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04/27/2026

The Best Buddies International Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and Cincinnati's is THIS SATURDAY at Marcum Park in Downtown Hamilton, Ohio! Remember, individuals who raise $50 or more will receive an exclusive event t-shirt! Snacks and drinks will be provided free of charge to all registered walkers and volunteers at the event! Check-in for the walk begins at 10:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies beginning shortly after at 11:15 a.m. If you need more details or want to put in a last-minute donation, visit the Best Buddies Friendship Walk website: https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/cincinnati/.

Watch our 2024 Best Buddies Ohio Walk video!

Please see the latest update on our fiscal emergency in the all-new Journal-News story.
04/24/2026

Please see the latest update on our fiscal emergency in the all-new Journal-News story.

The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities is eliminating 31 positions and relinquishing its operational headquarters as part of an $8.4 million effort to manage an unavoidable fiscal emergency.

Congratulations to DSP of the Month, Inspiration Studios Haylee Richards!Haylee is the Assistant Manager of the new Incl...
04/23/2026

Congratulations to DSP of the Month, Inspiration Studios Haylee Richards!

Haylee is the Assistant Manager of the new Inclusive Wellness Program, and thus far, Kimberly Steigerwald, Inclusive Wellness Program Manager at Inspiration Studios and Haylee’s direct supervisor, says that Haylee has been a driving force within the Inclusive Wellness Program.

"She is compassionate and respectful to every client, every day," Kimberly said. "She is working hard on our literacy pillar and identifying clients who want additional assistance in literacy and finance. Haylee is often the go-to person for clients needing extra assistance. She is working to develop a new curriculum and intramural activities as well. She embraces an ‘if it’s not fun, why do it?’ mentality that we’ve been working to build in our small community.”

To read more about Haylee, visit our website: https://www.butlerdd.org/dsp-of-the-month-haylee-richards/

BCBDD was proud to celebrate another amazing year of Best Buddies Ohio at the End-of-Year Celebration! From honoring the...
04/22/2026

BCBDD was proud to celebrate another amazing year of Best Buddies Ohio at the End-of-Year Celebration!

From honoring the graduating seniors as they take the next step in their journey to recognizing the incredible leadership of the Best Buddies President, Vice President, and executive team, the day was filled with gratitude, connection, and joy.

Community Connection Coordinator Lynn Goodwin shared:
“As another incredible program year comes to a close, we had a great day celebrating with our buddies! It was a day full of appreciation! Managing a program of 300+ members has been such a joy this year, and this kind of impact doesn’t come from one person; it’s something we’ve built together. Our participants brought energy, positivity, and respect for one another all year long, and it truly showed. Their joy is contagious, and we love spending time with each and every person involved. Thanks for a great year!”

Thank you to everyone who made Best Buddies so meaningful this year! We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

Best Buddies International

Zach is rocking ALL BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month! Zach shared with us that Autism Acceptance Month is important to h...
04/21/2026

Zach is rocking ALL BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month! Zach shared with us that Autism Acceptance Month is important to him because, "it's who he is and it's a part of him!"

Thanks, Zach, for being a fantastic advocate!

There are 10 more days to show off your BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month!Share a photo of you in your BLUE along with a ...
04/20/2026

There are 10 more days to show off your BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month!

Share a photo of you in your BLUE along with a short quote answering the question: “Why is Autism Acceptance Month important to you?” Please send all photos and quotes to Cassie Mattia at cqmattia@butlerdd.org.

Don’t forget to register!The Annual DD Fairfield Optimist Club Fishing Derby is right around the corner! Join us on Satu...
04/15/2026

Don’t forget to register!

The Annual DD Fairfield Optimist Club Fishing Derby is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 194 Joe Nuxhall Way in Fairfield for a fun-filled morning by the water!

We’ll have bait, food, and drinks covered. Bring your fishing rod and a lawn chair! No rod? No problem! We’ll have extras available.

Be sure to register by Friday, May 1, 2026, to secure your spot: https://www.butlerdd.org/events/annual-dd-fairfield-optimist-fishing-derby/

We can’t wait to see you there!

We’re excited to introduce Filomena Nelson, who has joined the BCBDD Board for her first term! With a strong connection ...
04/14/2026

We’re excited to introduce Filomena Nelson, who has joined the BCBDD Board for her first term! With a strong connection to our community and a passion for making a difference, Filomena is ready to help us continue supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Butler County.

Read more about her journey and vision here: https://www.butlerdd.org/bcbdd-welcomes-new-board-member-filomena-nelson/

Big smiles this week as Donna from Make a House a Home (pictured) delivered an incredible amount of new furniture, essen...
04/13/2026

Big smiles this week as Donna from Make a House a Home (pictured) delivered an incredible amount of new furniture, essentials, and decorations to Zach!

Zach received tables, chairs, lamps, rugs, pillows, laundry baskets, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, and so much more, all thanks to the amazing team at Make a House a Home!

Zach's SSA Sophie Albin said he was beyond excited to see his space come together, and now his house is truly starting to feel like home! A huge thank you to this incredible agency for making a real difference in Zach’s life!

We are so happy to announce that Rachel Andrew will be hosting her very own art show at Pendleton Art Studios Middletown...
04/10/2026

We are so happy to announce that Rachel Andrew will be hosting her very own art show at Pendleton Art Studios Middletown, on Friday, June 5, from 6-9 p.m!

Rachel's SSA, Nickie Johnson, said Rachel has been attending Inspiration Studios for 8 months, doing remarkable work!

"Rachel has come a long way, and I am very proud to see that she is doing well
for herself," Nickie said, "Rachel also has a new job where she has made so many new friends!"

Congratulations, Rachel! We hope all those who can attend will go and support Rachel at her first art show! To purchase Rachel's artwork, visit Inspiration Studios (Inside Out Studios) website or visit their shop located at 140 High Street in Hamilton, Ohio.

Join us in wearing BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month!We’re inviting the community to join us in showing support, celebrat...
04/09/2026

Join us in wearing BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month!

We’re inviting the community to join us in showing support, celebrating inclusion, and amplifying the voices of individuals with Autism! Throughout the month, we encourage everyone to wear blue and share a photo along with a short quote answering the question: “Why is Autism Acceptance Month important to you?” Photos and quotes will be featured all month long on our social media pages! Help us make April a month of connection, education, and advocacy! Please send all photos and quotes to Cassie Mattia at cqmattia@butlerdd.org.

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