Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities

01/26/2026

Due to the ongoing level 3 snow emergency, our office will be closed today. Our staff are working remotely today and should be available via cell phone or email. Stay safe and warm!

01/23/2026

On Sunday Special Olympics Ohio Knox County was able to host the NW Basketball Regional Competition at Kenyon College! Thank you to everyone that helped make this afternoon such a fun day! To check out more photos, please check out our website: https://www.knoxdd.com/stories/2026/1/23/nw-regional-special-olympics-competition-11826

01/18/2026

Good luck to our very own Knox County Eagles as they prepare to take on the Richland Bears at Kenyon College!

01/16/2026

Are you interested in learning more about disability etiquette? Join Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities on January 22 for an engaging webinar focused on fostering respectful and inclusive interactions with people with disabilities—both in the workplace and when serving visitors and guests.

This session will:
✅ Enhance your understanding of disability awareness and etiquette
✅ Provide practical communication strategies
✅ Offer actionable tips for creating accessible, welcoming environments for all

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4bttAt1

01/15/2026

Earlier this week our very own Special Olympics Ohio Knox County had their first game of 2026 against the Hopewell Indians! Great job, everyone! To see more photos, please check out our website: https://www.knoxdd.com/stories/2026/1/15/knox-county-eagles-hopewell-indians-basketball

01/06/2026

Last summer we were honored to partner with iCanShine, Kenyon College and Get Healthy Knox County to host the iCan Bike program! This program allows people with developmental disabilities to partner with volunteers and learn how to ride a bike independently! Thank you for the story, Knox Pages!

The I Can Bike program teaches individuals with developmental disabilities how to ride a two-wheeled bike.

01/05/2026

SPRING SPORT SIGN-UPS OPEN TODAY
🎳Bowling, 🏋️‍♂️Powerlifting, 🏐Volleyball

Click the link for Sign-Up and Info Meeting Details: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/ASy2Ay9/KnoxSO

Info Meeting TOSAY! -- 4pm or 5:30pm
zoom or in person

*** BOCCE AND TRACK -- Sign-ups will be in February

12/15/2025

12/12/2025

We are looking for a new Help Me Grow Home Visitor to join our team! To learn more, please check out the job posting on our website: https://www.knoxdd.com/careers

12/11/2025

This past weekend, we hosted our Sensory Santa event—a special time for families to meet Santa in a calm, quiet, and welcoming environment.
It was such a joy to see smiles, laughter, and holiday magic without the hustle and bustle. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this day so meaningful!
https://www.knoxdd.com/stories/2025/12/10/sensory-santa-2025

12/10/2025

We loved having The Hive Adult Day Service sing us some Christmas carols yesterday!