Jackson County Board of DD

01/27/2026

💙 Community Resource Spotlight: SOCIL 💙

Have you heard of the Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living (SOCIL)?

🌟 New & Upcoming Opportunities! 🌟
SOCIL is starting:
• A Parent Group
• A Youth Leadership Group
• A Regional Disability Council

These opportunities are designed to build connections, confidence, and leadership while supporting individuals with disabilities and their families across our region.

📄 See the attached flyers for more information on these opportunities and other services SOCIL offers.

Please feel free to share and help spread the word about this valuable community resource!

01/26/2026

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01/26/2026

Police departments across Ohio are participating in the Blue Envelope Program to improve law enforcement interactions with drivers who have developmental disabilities.

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Calling all heroes! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

💥 DD Awareness Month is flying in faster than a speeding bullet, and it’s time to suit up! Our super-powered DD Awareness Month t-shirts are here—but just like any good superhero, they won’t stick around forever.

⚡ They’ll be gone in a flash! ⚡
So don’t wait until the last minute like a sidekick in distress—grab yours now and show the world the Power of Support.

🗓️ Important mission deadline:
🦹‍♂️ All orders and payment must be received no later than February 13. Miss it, and even a time-turning hero can’t save you!

🦸‍♀️ Suit up. Stand proud. Be a hero for DD Awareness Month.
Because supporting our community is the real superpower 💙💥

01/12/2026

Join us for Developmental Disabilities Awareness & Advocacy Day 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium.

This annual event brings together self-advocates, families, providers, and allies from across Ohio to raise awareness and advocate for strong policies that support people with developmental disabilities.

Registration opens January 23, 2026
Stay tuned for the registration link!

We can’t wait to see you at the Statehouse!

12/09/2025

Send us a FB message or contact us at 740-384-7938. You can also stop by the SSA office to pick one up in person! The SSA office address is 202 South Pennsylvania Ave, Wellston (the old JVAC building).

12/02/2025

Send a message to learn more

10/28/2025

10/24/2025

We had a great time passing out candy at Wellston’s Block Party last night! 👻 🍬

10/22/2025

🎃✨ WOW — what an incredible night!!! ✨🎃

We had an amazing turnout for the Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat, and our hearts are absolutely full! 💜🧡💚

A HUGE shoutout to everyone who set up trunks, volunteered, helped spread the word, and came out to make this event such a success. 🙌 You all made it a fun, inclusive, and unforgettable night for so many families! 👻💫

Thank you for helping create a space where everyone could enjoy the Halloween fun — sensory-friendly style! 🎃💜

10/21/2025

We hope to see you tomorrow!