Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities

02/05/2026

Do you want to help community leaders understand what they can do to make sure the needs of people with developmental disabilities are taken into account during emergencies? The Access Center for Independent Living is looking for people to join its Access and Functional Needs Committee. Learn how you can get involved here:
https://acils.com/press-release-call-for-new-members-to-join-the-access-functional-needs-committee/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExR1hlc0pPU0VISE9SbGlqRXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6VLDPSuObkFtAZtEinrFYxSa1E-oRlxSHxYuBr2dJk1VeZ396J4dl0JGeYAg_aem_NKSW19Oq1s5feFkRF7QxjA
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Miami Valley Region—[2/3/2026] — The Access & Functional Needs Committee is seeking new members to help enhance emergency preparedness and response for individuals with access and functional needs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to your community by sharing valuable insights and e...

01/29/2026

Due to the frigid temperatures, our Northview Center building will not be open Thursday, January 29 or Friday, January 30, but staff will continue to work remotely. If you have a previously-scheduled in person meeting with a member of our staff on these days, they may reach out to you to discuss in-person and virtual scheduling options.
Should you have an emergency or need to reach our team, please call 937-457-2765. To report a MUI (Major Unusual Incident), call the MCBDDS 24-hour MUI Reporting Line at 937-296-1235. [Image of Northview Center in the snow.]

01/26/2026

Keith's Law gives first responders like firefighters, emergency medical personnel and law enforcement information that people with disabilities voluntarily share when responding to countywide 9-1-1 calls. Any person with a diagnosed disability can enroll in a database that connects to the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS)--they just need to have their healthcare provider fill out a Disability Verification Form. Once the form is complete, just follow the instructions on the form to return it via email, U.S. Mail or in person:https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ood.ohio.gov/Policies/HB_144_Accessible_Fillable_PDF-OOD-FINAL.pdf [Image of fire truck and ambulance traveling on road]

01/25/2026

Due to the winter storm, our Northview Center building will not be open Monday, January 26 or Tuesday, January 27, but staff will continue to work remotely. Should you have an emergency or need to reach our team, please call 937-457-2765. To report a MUI (Major Unusual Incident), call the MCBDDS 24-hour MUI Reporting Line at 937-296-1235. Many thanks to all the hardworking snow removal crews and essential workers. Stay safe, everyone! [Image of snow on ground, sparkling in sunshine.]

01/19/2026

The Dayton area has a new resource to help people connect with free or low-cost support, mental health care and resources: the Hope Booth. This telephone-like booth is located at the Main branch of the Dayton Metro Library downtown, and is designed to deliver hope and connection. Christina Grant and her husband, University of Dayton Men's Basketball Coach Anthony Grant, donated the booth. Check out the Dayton.com story, below, for further details.
[Image accompanying shared Dayton.com post shows Montgomery County Commissioner Carolyn Rice, Dayton Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss, Anthony Grant, Christina Grant, Dayton Metro Library External Relations and Development Director Debi Chess, and Hope Booth Founder/CEO Gloria Umanah, Courtesy of Dayton Daily News.]

The Hope Booth is a reimagined telephone booth at Dayton Metro Library designed to deliver hope and connect individuals to free or low-cost support, mental health care and resources. The booth is a gift from Christina Grant and her husband, Anthony Grant, University of Dayton men’s basketball coac...

01/19/2026

For those who know teenagers with disabilities, the School to Adult Life Transition Series (SALT) has some some great online programs coming up this week and next:

"Transition and Technology"
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Special Guest Speaker: Sarra Burnham, Community Life Engagement Project Manager Division of Policy and Strategic Direction Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

"Preparing & Planning for Independent Living"
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Janet Maine & Alycia Champion, Team Leaders, Maine Champion Coaching
Pre-Register: https://bit.ly/SALT2025-2026

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01/19/2026

MCBDDS staff will observe the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Monday, January 19 . We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, and our Northview location will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are a person served and have an emergency, please call 937-457-2765. To report a MUI (Major Unusual Incident), call the MCBDDS 24-hour MUI Reporting Line at 937-296-1235.
To learn more about Dr. King's leadership in the struggle for equality and civil rights, we encourage you to visit the National Park Service webpage dedicated to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. [Image shows monument of Dr. King, sculpted in white granite, looking forward, with arms folded across his chest .]

01/07/2026

Today, MCBDDS staff helped We Care Arts assemble 500 Transition to Work kits for special education students in Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clark, Darke, Miami, Preble and Warren counties. These kits are designed to inspire creativity and skill building, and align with the Ohio Department of Education's Fine Arts teaching standards. Special thanks to Julie, Celia, Kathy, Detra, Rachel, Traci, Donna and Lauren for volunteering their time. [Images show MCBDDS team members, singly and in groups, stuffing brown paper gift bags with art supplies.] Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Association of County Boards of DD

12/22/2025

Learning to take advantage of teachable moments plays a big part in preparing children for success. When you talk about emotions with your little one, it helps them build the communication skills they’ll rely on for years to come. These small, everyday conversations play a huge role in social readiness! Learn more at https://bereadyby5.org/
[Image shows photo of little girl talking, accompanied by headline that reads "Big feelings start between ages 1 & 2. Talking about emotions with your child can help them learn to talk about how they're feeling as they grow."]

12/21/2025

Our Saturday morning Breakfast with Santa event was SUCH a fun way to celebrate the holiday season! Thanks to all the families who participated, and to our staff who helped make the morning special. It's definitely the MOST wonderful time of the year! [Photos show families getting their picture taken with Santa, eating pancakes together, posing in front of a Christmas tree, getting wash-off glitter tattoos, and sharing their wish lists with Santa.] Montgomery County, Ohio Ohio Association of County Boards of DD Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

12/18/2025

Want to take in some holiday cheer? Check out Tourism Ohio's list of holiday light displays, including nine sites that are within a half hour of Dayton:

Enjoy the glow of holiday cheer with the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail! 79 stops take you around Ohio to the best light displays in the state. Plan your adventure today!

12/13/2025

The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities' Holiday Hoopla Dance scheduled for Saturday evening, December 13 at Northview has been cancelled due to winter weather. It will now be held Saturday, December 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Northview.