Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities TuscBDD provides services and supports to roughly 700 people with developmental disabilities in Tuscaraws County. We welcome your comments.

We serve people from birth through the end of life. Services are provided through the use of state and local levy dollars. Services include early intervention, school-age services, service and support administration (SSA), employment navigation, FANS Network, behavior support, provider support, and more! The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest pertaining to TuscBDD. We encourage you to submit your comments, but please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. We expect comments to be made in a respectful manner. Posts or comments that offer thoughtful criticism of TuscBDD are welcomed and will not be removed or altered. TuscBDD reserves the right to delete posts that contain vulgar language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive comments that target or discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We also reserve the right to delete comments that are spam or include links to other sites, advocate illegal activity, promote services/products/views that are not consistent with the mission of TuscBDD or are from political organizations, infringe on copyrights or trademarks, use personally identifiable medical information or contain case-specific confidential information, are clearly off topic, or are in violation of any local, state, or federal laws and regulations. Repeated violations of this comments policy may cause the author to be blocked from the site. Disclaimer: Please note that the comments expressed on this site do not reflect the opinions and position of TuscBDD, its Board or its employees. Products, businesses, links and information shared here are not necessarily endorsed by TuscBDD. Information posted on this site should not be considered medical advice and should not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. By submitting content to this site, you acknowledge that this information is available to the public. Please note that other participants may use your posted information beyond the control of TuscBDD. If you do not wish to have the information you have made available via this site used, published, copied and/or reprinted, please do not post on this page. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online moderated discussion site, please contact the Community Relations/Special Projects Director.

Just a quick reminder this Valentine's Day to send us your submissions for the Developmental Disability Awareness Month ...
02/14/2026

Just a quick reminder this Valentine's Day to send us your submissions for the Developmental Disability Awareness Month Photo Contest, hosted by TuscBDD and the Tuscarawas County Public Library! Share photos that represent what support means to you! The deadline for submissions is February 18th, 2026, and on March 12th, 2026 we will hold a ceremony at TCPL to announce the winners! Open to everyone who utilizes TuscBDD services and supports in Tuscarawas County. To submit a photo and caption, text 330-440-5278 or email to ksilverthorn@tuscbdd.org. Please include your name, age, category, and phone number. For more information, check out the attached flyer.

🧡Scan the QR code or use the link below to RSVP to our TuscBDD Annual Community Partners Pancake Breakfast and awards ce...
02/13/2026

🧡Scan the QR code or use the link below to RSVP to our TuscBDD Annual Community Partners Pancake Breakfast and awards ceremony.

& Help us celebrate people in our community by submitting a Better Together Award nomination. It's easy! Click the link below, or scan the QR code. Fill in the reason why you think your person should win, and you are done! Easy? You bet ya!
https://forms.office.com/r/v6GRyBJ3Jt

The FANS Network would like to thank Active Day Tuscarawas, Alco Services, and Stepping Stones for attending Craft Day t...
02/12/2026

The FANS Network would like to thank Active Day Tuscarawas, Alco Services, and Stepping Stones for attending Craft Day this morning. There will be a Disney Jeopardy next Tuesday at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System from 10am-11am. 🎨🎤

The dentist is coming to Starlight School on February on February 24th! Signup your child today at www.schoolsmiles.com/...
02/12/2026

The dentist is coming to Starlight School on February on February 24th! Signup your child today at www.schoolsmiles.com/student-signup or scan the QR code with your camera.
Dental services include:
Cleaning
Fluoride
X-Rays
Sealants
Restorative Care
Free Dental Supplies

School Smiles will bill insurances, offer a self-pay option, and a grant foundation option for those who qualify. *No cost for patients covered by Medicaid and Grant Approvals.

From the hospital room to the living room floor, Early Intervention (EI) has helped kids like Emery thrive. To learn mor...
02/12/2026

From the hospital room to the living room floor, Early Intervention (EI) has helped kids like Emery thrive. To learn more about EI, visit www.tuscbdd.org.

02/11/2026

From the hospital room to the living room floor. We help bridge the gap between surviving and thriving. To learn more about Early Intervention, visit www.tuscbdd.org.

Don't forget! TuscBDD and the Tuscarawas County Public Library are hosting a photo contest to celebrate Developmental Di...
02/11/2026

Don't forget! TuscBDD and the Tuscarawas County Public Library are hosting a photo contest to celebrate Developmental Disability Awareness Month! The deadline for submissions is February 18th, 2026, so be sure to share with us your photos that represent what support means to you right away! On March 12th, 2026, we will hold a ceremony at TCPL to announce the winners! Open to everyone who utilizes TuscBDD services and supports in Tuscarawas County. To submit a photo and caption, text 330-440-5278 or email to ksilverthorn@tuscbdd.org. Please include your name, age, category, and phone number. For more information, check out the attached flyer.

NewPointe Church in Dover is hosting their annual dance for adults with developmental disabilities. Be sure to register!...
02/10/2026

NewPointe Church in Dover is hosting their annual dance for adults with developmental disabilities. Be sure to register!

The dance will be held on Wednesday, February 25th from 6:00–8:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM. Dinner will be provided, and registration is required at the link below:
https://newpointe.org/event-details?EventOccurrenceId=10867

The FANS Network would like to thank Starlight Enterprises, Incorporated for attending Novel Adventures Book Club this m...
02/10/2026

The FANS Network would like to thank Starlight Enterprises, Incorporated for attending Novel Adventures Book Club this morning. We did a Valentine's activity after the story called Mr. Goat's Valentine written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Kevin Zimmer. Please enjoy here: https://youtu.be/vuQ1rLWptfM?feature=shared. There will be a Craft Day on Thursday at Tuscora Park from 10am-11am. 📚🐐

Mr. Goat has just opened the newspaper and read that it is Valentine’s Day. He then rushes out in search of gifts for his first love. But just what does a g...

While Emery ponders some of life’s biggest questions, we just want to remind you of all the benefits Early Intervention ...
02/10/2026

While Emery ponders some of life’s biggest questions, we just want to remind you of all the benefits Early Intervention (EI) can have for your child! EI can be super impactful in helping children with developmental disabilities reach early milestones, from rolling over, to walking and babbling, to speaking. To learn more about EI, visit www.tuscbdd.org.

🚨The FANS Network has a Serving Hands need! 🚨Someone who TuscBDD serves lives in an apartment and needs a microwave, a b...
02/09/2026

🚨The FANS Network has a Serving Hands need! 🚨

Someone who TuscBDD serves lives in an apartment and needs a microwave, a bed frame and would like to have a small table/chairs, couch, and chair/recliner. If you or anyone you know have something to donate, please contact SSA Julie Price at (330) 308-7155. 🤝⭐️

Address

610 Commercial Avenue SW
New Philadelphia, OH
44663

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Saturday 7:30am - 4pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram