Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities

03/13/2026

Our Early Intervention Department partners with Be Ready By 5, and we want folks to know that reading a book over and over has many benefits for young children. No matter what age, doing this can teach valuable skills: you notice things you hadn’t seen before, or develop an appreciation for different aspects of the story. When it comes to books, try these 3 things: Read the book together with your child, ask questions about their favorite parts, and then take turns retelling the story. These actions help develop pre-reading skills and lay the foundation for future school success. [Image shows little girl reading a book, with words "Key 3: Read a book; ask questions; retell the story.]

Did you know? Reading a book over and over has so many benefits for young children. No matter what age, doing this can teach valuable skills to be ready by 5.

Like eating your favorite meal, each time is a little different, you notice different things you hadn’t seen before, or appreciate your favorite parts. With books, try these 3 things–read the book together with your child, ask questions about their favorite parts, and then take turns retelling the story! These pre-reading skills lay the foundation for future school success.

03/12/2026

Please join us in congratulating our staff who have reached milestone anniversaries with our agency! We appreciate Kathy Duffin, our Community Integration Supervisor, for 15 years of service; Stephanie Fair, Service & Support Administrator, 5 years; and Katie Baker, Early Childhood Development & Therapy Professional, for reaching her one-year mark. We are grateful for the work they do supporting people with developmental disabilities and are thankful to have them as part of our team! [Image shows four staff members recognized with the headline "MCBDDS Staff Anniversaries" and the phrase "We thank you for your service!"]

03/07/2026

Some of the most amazing athletic competitions you will ever see are underway at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The Paralympic Games kicked off March 6 and run through March 15. Check out the offerings at the International Paralympic Committee's website, and watch the competitions on Peacock, NBC Sports, CNBC and the USA Network.

Home of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, featuring 665 athletes competing in 79 events across six sports. Official updates and information.

03/06/2026

Did you know that The Dayton Art Institute offers "Art for All" weekends with free admission? This weekend, March 7 and 8, is one of those weekends. Visitors can explore the museum's permanent collection and and special exhibitions. The Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and is located at 457 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, 45405. Visit the Dayton Art Institute website for more information:

The DAI presents a diverse range of special and focus exhibitions.

03/04/2026

Yesterday MCBDDS kicked off DD Awareness Month in a fun way with a meetup at a local entertainment venue with the Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities' All Hands In Network - GCBDD. Folks enjoyed friends, karaoke, foosball, mini golf, bowling, and more. A good time was had by all! [Images include a variety of photos showing people taking part in the activities at OnPar, as well as a group of adults and a child, sitting in a golf cart, smiling.]

02/27/2026

MCBDDS Employment Navigator Sarah Patrick recently reached out with exciting news about one of the people she works with: Carsyn Prinz. Carsyn recently competed in swimming events at Special Olympics Ohio's State Games and earned second place in the 50-meter swim and fourth place in the 25-meter event. When Carsyn's co-workers in the Brookville Local Schools culinary department found out about her accomplishments, they decided to surprise her with a celebratory poster filled with messages from her biggest fans! Carsyn has been swimming since she was 8, and is part of the Special Olympics team based at the Kleptz YMCA in Englewood, Montgomery County. The MCBDDS team loves the support that Carsyn got from her work colleagues and wants to add its congratulations as well! [Image description: Carsyn stands with her Brookville Schools co-workers, holding a poster that reads, "Way to go, Carsyn! We are PROUD of you!" that is covered in messages and signatures of her work friends.]

There is nothing quite like the support of the Blue Devil family! We are incredibly proud to celebrate Carsyn Prinz for her outstanding performance at the Special Olympics Ohio! Carsyn showed true determination and heart, bringing home 2nd place in the 50-meter and 4th place in the 25-meter swimming events.

When our amazing cafeteria staff heard the news, they sprang into action to make sure Carsyn knew just how much her Brookville family was rooting for her. They surprised her with a poster filled with signatures and messages from her biggest fans! It's another great day to be a Blue Devil!

02/17/2026

Exciting news! GoBus, a service that offers affordable, accessible, and safe transportation between Ohio's cities and small towns, is expanding its service to include the Dayton area effective March 2. The GoBus service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year, and now connects cities including Cincinnati, Oxford, Middletown, Dayton, Yellow Springs, Springfield, and Urbana, with Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland, Ashtabula, Akron, Wooster, Athens, Zanesville and points between. Its 56-seat motor coaches are all wheelchair accessible. They feature Wi-Fi, a restroom, and electric outlets at every seat. Tickets can cost $5 to $30 before tax. People requiring disability accommodations are asked to contact GoBus as far in advance as possible at 888-95-GOBUS to inform them of their needs. When booking a trip online, it's important to self-select "require ADA assistance." Tickets for expansion routes, including Cincinnati-Dayton-Toledo, are available now. Use coupon code GOBUS15 for 15 percent off all ticket orders between now and March 31.

02/15/2026

MCBDDS staff will observe the Presidents' Day holiday Monday, February 16. We will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 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.
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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.]