Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities

10/30/2025

🎃 Make Halloween Fun for Everyone! 👻

As you head out for trick-or-treating and weekend festivities, remember that communication boards can help everyone take part in the fun. These boards use pictures and symbols to help people share their needs, choices, and excitement during Halloween activities.

DODD has created a Halloween-themed communication board so everyone can feel included and connected this spooky season.

🕸️ Find and download the boards here:
👉 https://shorturl.at/FZfPB

10/28/2025

📬 Check Out Our Latest Newsletter!

Stay connected with updates, events, and resources from Fairfield DD.

👉 Read it here: https://conta.cc/4odBABW

Email from Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities Imagine what’s possible together October 2025 Celebrating a Big Win for Fairfield DD and Our Community Fairfield DD is excited to shar

10/27/2025

Looking for a fun, dry way to trick or treat? Check out the Pickerington Public Library's event!

This unique setting offers a safe environment for kids to enjoy the traditional activity of trick-or-treating. Enjoy candy and non-candy treats, a photo with reading Ambassador Violet, and more! Join us for Trick or Treat at the Library on Oct. 30, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Pickerington Main Library

10/24/2025

💙 A heartfelt thank-you to the Knights of Columbus for their generous contribution in support of Fairfield DD! Your kindness and commitment to our community help make it possible for us to continue empowering people to live, learn, and thrive. We are so grateful for your partnership and generosity! 🙏✨

10/23/2025

📚 A legacy of learning and generosity!

In 2009, Penny Wasem, then president of the Lancaster Ohio Rotary, began a special tradition — donating a book each week in honor of the club’s guest speaker. 🌟

That simple yet meaningful idea grew into something incredible: over 15 years, nearly 750 books were donated to the Forest Rose School Library!

Thanks to Penny’s vision and the continued support of the Rotary Club of Lancaster, our students now enjoy a library filled with stories, knowledge, and imagination. 💛

Fairfield DD is deeply grateful for this lasting contribution to our Forest Rose community.

10/22/2025

💜 Today our team wore purple to show our support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

If you or someone you know needs support, local resources are available in Fairfield County at The Lighthouse Domestic Violence Shelter of Fairfield County, Ohio Learn more at www.lancasterlh.org

10/21/2025

🍎✨ It’s National Apple Day! ✨🍎
The staff at Fairfield DD is celebrating with all things crisp, sweet, and delicious — from apple pie to caramel-dipped treats!

What’s your favorite apple snack or recipe? Drop it in the comments below! 👇
Let’s spread some fall flavor and community fun. 🍏🍂

10/20/2025

What’s better than Boss’s Day? Boss’s Day with cookies! 🍪

Students from the Senior Room at Forest Rose baked and delivered treats to Superintendent Uhl to celebrate.

10/18/2025

🎃🚗 Bumper Car Showdown on the Trail of Scarecrows! 🚗🎃

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🍂
Come check out Fairfield DD’s entry in the Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows – Autumn Experience!

Outside Forest Rose School, you’ll find two fearless scarecrows locked in a bumper car battle — a playful tribute to the thrills of the Fairfield County Fair and Lancaster’s 175th anniversary! 🎡💥

📍 Visit us at 739 College Avenue to see the display, snap a photo, and enjoy a little fall fun with the whole family.
📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your pictures!

Learn more about the Trail of Scarecrows and vote for your favorite here:
🔗 https://visitfairfieldcounty.org/listing/trail-of-scarecrows
or click the link in our profile.

10/17/2025

🍝 Happy National Pasta Day! 🍝

At Fairfield DD, we believe in celebrating the little things that bring people together through interests and relationships. Pasta is definitely one of them! Whether it’s spaghetti, penne, or mac and cheese, pasta has a way of turning an ordinary meal into something comforting and joyful.

Today, we’re giving a shoutout to all the people in our lives who make mealtime meaningful — and maybe even a little saucy. 😉

What’s your favorite pasta dish? Share it with us in the comments!

10/16/2025

🏆 The Hunger Games: Food & Hygiene Drive 🧼🥫

Fairfield DD and Fairfield County Job and Family Services teamed up for a friendly competition — and together, we collected 4,405 items for local food pantries!

Fairfield DD: 1,581 items
JFS: 2,824 items
JFS may have taken the win, but the real victory belongs to the individuals and families who will benefit from your generosity. 💛

Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this effort during !

10/15/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! Join the annual hosted at the Fairfield County Workforce Center! With up to 75 employers expected, you'll be networking with businesses that are actively hiring. Don't miss this great opportunity and be sure to dress for success!
📆 Thursday, October 16, 2025
⏰ 4-6 p.m.
📍Fairfield County Workforce Center (4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll, OH)

Tomorrow is the big day! Join us for our annual hosted at the Fairfield County Workforce Center! With up to 75 employers expected, you'll be networking with businesses that are actively hiring. Don't miss this great opportunity and be sure to dress for success!

📆 Thursday, October 16, 2025
⏰ 4-6 p.m.
📍Fairfield County Workforce Center (4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll, OH)