If you enjoy the excitement of local basketball, you wonโt want to miss the HCBDD Celebrity Basketball Game. Community leaders, High School, and Special Olympics athletes will share the court for a night full of teamwork, fun, and inclusion.
Grab your friends and come cheer them on March 18- 6PM at Norwalk High School!
Biggest game of the season deserves a special announcer โฆ and boy howdy, do we have one! Josh Bowman, the crafty, retired Celebrity All Star veteran will be calling Huron County Bears game this Wednesday at 6p on our sister station - WLKR Classic๐ฉต๐ป
03/14/2026
Bears vs. Celebrity All Stars- What makes this game special?๐
The athletes.
The teamwork.
The community coming together.
Join us March 18, 2026, 6pm at Norwalk High School, as Special Olympics athletes and local leaders share the court for HCBDDโs Celebrity Basketball Game in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
During a recent visit to Dominoโs Pizza, Project LIFE interns rolled up their sleeves and got to work learning how to make pizzas and garlic knots. With guidance from the Dominoโs team, they practiced kitchen skills, teamwork, and attention to detail- important skills that translate to many jobs.
Thank you to the Dominoโs staff for welcoming our interns and sharing your knowledge!
Place: The Gerken Center, 120 Shady Lane Dr., Norwalk
Date/Time: March 11, 2026, at 5:30 โ 6:30 PM
If you have a post-graduate young adult (up to age 25) living in Huron County, this program could be the next step toward employment and independence.
Applicants must be Huron County Board of DD eligible.
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๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐- ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐!
Join us this Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm for a Project LIFE Open House at The Gerken Center, 120 Shady Lane Dr., Norwalk.
Come see how Project LIFE can support your young adult's path to independence and success. Applicants must be Huron County Board of DD eligible.
๐ Featured Speaker Spotlight: Jordyn Zimmerman ๐
Weโre excited to welcome Jordyn Zimmerman โ Advocate and Educator โ as our keynote speaker at Finding Your Voice Through Technology on March 26, 2026 in Tiffin, Ohio.
Jordyn will present:
๐ค โGaining Access Through Technology: Communication, Access, and Beliefsโ
Her powerful perspective challenges us to rethink communication, access, and the assumptions we make โ and highlights how technology can open doors for individuals to fully share their voices.
If you work in the DD field, education, or support individuals who use AAC, this is a session you wonโt want to miss.
๐จ Registration is filling quickly and seats are limited.
Secure your spot today.
๐ฒ FREE for COG Members
๐ฒ $75 for Non-COG Members
Donโt miss the 2026 Celebrity Basketball Game on March 18 at 6PM!
Bring a nonfood donation item and help us pack the stands for a night of fun, friendly competition, and creativity in action. ๐
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Bring your little ones (birthโage 5) for singing, dancing, and lots of fun! This is a great way to help your child learn, move, and make new friends. ๐
Friday, March 6, 11:00 AM at Monroeville Public Library 34 Monroe St, Monroeville, OH.
Project LIFE is a two-year program designed to help young adults (up to age 25) in Huron County gain real-world work experience, build confidence, and grow toward independence.
Applicants must be Huron County Board of DD eligible.
Want to learn more about Project LIFE? Visit: https://hurondd.org/services-for-transition-youth/
03/02/2026
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For more information on Keithโs Law please visit: https://ood.ohio.gov/laws-rules-and-policies/laws/hb144
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