Jefferson County Board of DD

03/09/2026

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Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong motor disability.

Cerebral palsy isn’t rare and it isn’t just a childhood condition. In the U.S., more than 1 million people live with cerebral palsy, and more than 50 million people worldwide! For far too long this diagnosis has been overlooked and under-recognized.

Learn more about how we're taking action for the cerebral palsy community and get involved at cerebralpalsyfoundation.org/advocate.

03/09/2026

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STEUBENVILLE, OH (WTRF) — The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities is planning several events during March to mark National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Many of the a…

03/09/2026

Thank you, McKinley STEM Academy!

Your students are ! 🌟

Keep up the fantastic work of creating disability allies and advocates for inclusion.

03/09/2026

Jefferson County Board of DD and the School of Bright Promise would like to recognize the outstanding individuals in our local community who have dedicated their time, talents, and hearts to advancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

Their commitment goes far beyond service — it reflects a deep belief in dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all.

✅🤝🌟Nominations are being accepted for:

🏆STANDING OVATION Award, which honors a family member or supporter of a person with developmental disabilities.

🏆RIPPLE EFFECT Award, which honors a business or employer that champions inclusive employment and engagement within the community.

🏆DIAMOND Award, which celebrates a local self-advocate with developmental disabilities who inspires others through courage and leadership.

🏆BETTER TOGETHER Award, which honors an exceptional professional who directly supports people with developmental disabilities and promotes independence, equity, and inclusion.

🏅😁Award presentation week of March 23-27.

📧Any question contact Sara Wright at swright@jcbdd.com

Follow the link 🔗 to submit your entry: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=YOeECAUSrEurUm9-4KG4GzKNMRiBuWdOqk6eTG961sdUMzczOFpJT0FPUTVNS0tEWkREVlI1VlFORi4u&origin=QRCode

03/09/2026

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WINTERSVILLE — Indian Creek High School’s unified sports team plans to lay down the law against the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in friendly basketball game on March 27. Unified sports combine general pupils and students with developmental and intellectual needs, and the game is set for 1...

03/09/2026

We will see you tonight! 🧡😁💙

03/09/2026

We are excited to be with McKinley STEM Academy today! 🧡😁

03/09/2026

Have a magnificent Monday! 😁

03/08/2026

We are so excited to see our artist shining. The Steubenville Art Association has demonstrated its ability to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Acceptance!

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03/08/2026

🧡Developmental Disabilities 🧡 is about the value, strengths, and contributions of with developmental disabilities while inclusion and equal opportunity.

🕵️This scavenger hunt awareness into action by
participants:
🧐 Recognize visible and invisible accessibility
😄 about different types of developmental disabilities
🤩 Practice communication
🤓 simple ways to make environments more welcoming
🥳 neurodiversity and diverse ways of thinking and learning

❓Any questions can be directed to Sara Wright via email 📧 swright@jcbdd.com or ☎️ phone (740) 264-7176 ext 2504.

Please follow the 🔗 link below to begin— Happy Hunting 😉

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YOeECAUSrEurUm9-4KG4GzKNMRiBuWdOqk6eTG961sdUODRNMzhPQjVQVU0xT1dLOTBSOEFUNFNSNS4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

03/08/2026

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03/07/2026

We Love to See It! 🧡

A nationally recognized inclusive dance company will bring a community workshop to Wheeling next month focused on movement and accessibility.

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