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DD Council Seeks Applicants for Membership
***(Note applications due by August 1st)***
The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) is currently seeking applicants for membership terms beginning in October, 2008. Council membership must comply with categories listed in the federal DD Act. Openings this year will be for the following categories: a) two (2) individuals with a developmental disability, and/or b) two (2) parents or guardians of children with a developmental disability. It is possible that one (1) representative will also be selected from a non-governmental agency or private nonprofit group concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
All candidates for DD Council membership
should have experience serving on committees, boards, or organizations.
Such experience concerned with persons with developmental disabilities
would be especially relevant. Applicants should have first-hand
knowledge about developmental disabilities in
It is very important that applicants have time to attend six meetings per year and serve on at least two committees. Each meeting of Council occurs over a two-day period.
Serving as a member of Council provides the opportunity to get involved and work in a collaborative manner with state and federal policymakers, state and local providers, and individuals with developmental disabilities and their family members. Council advocates to improve the system of supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, and it conducts grant activities for the same purpose.
Governor Ted Strickland will appoint members for three-year terms beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September 30, 2011. Application packets are available from the ODDC office and must be completed and returned to the office by August 1, 2008. Applications may be requested:
· By
mail: ODDC, 8 East Long Street,
· By phone: (614) 466-5205or toll-free (800) 766-7426. If you are leaving a message, please spell out your name, and give your address including zip code, and phone number.
· By email by contacting Tammy.Waller@dmr.state.oh.us
***Please visit our June Newsletter *** posted 7/08/08
At the Blanchard Valley Center (BVC), we are pleased to have the opportunity to serve the community through addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families.
This is a true privilege we take very seriously and hope that your experience in our provision of service delivery meets your need, and we surpass your expectations in regard to quality of services and timeliness of these services.
Please feel free to call at 419-422-6387 or visit with me to discuss anything you would like. Thank you for your trust in us, as we endeavor to be of service to the most vulnerable and needy individuals in our community.
Our Mission:
The mission of the Blanchard Valley Center, as Hancock County's lifeline to persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families, is to be the lead organization coordinating a continuum of lifelong services and supports
that prepare individuals to make informed, responsible decisions through education and community partnership.
Hancock County Board of MR/DD Profile
2008 Administrative Team Members:
Superintendent:
Administration:
- Steve Harper - Assistant Superintendent
- Greg Wehr - Business Manager
- Jenny Ferguson - Human Resource Specialist
- Jody Ewing - Human Resource Specialist
- Kim Darnell - IT Coordinator
- Cindy Maag - Administrative Assistant
BVC School:
- Deb Rife - Principal
Residential:
- Tammy Bonifas - Director
Adult Services:
- Susan Kayser - Community Development Manager
Maintenance:
- Jim Greene - Maintenance Supervisor
Transportation:
- John Crom - Transportation Supervisor
Board Members:
- President: Larry Grove
- Vice President: Charles Hirschy
- Secretary: Mary Walsh
- Darlene L. Baney
- Phil Haggard
- Eddie Gossman
- Bill Heidlebaugh
Contact Information
- Telephone: 419-422-6387
- FAX: 419-425-7073
Postal address:
1700 East Sandusky Street Findlay,
Ohio 45840
Electronic mail:
- Superintendent: cament@blanchardvalley.org
- General Information: info@blanchardvalley.org
- Webmaster: kdarnell@blanchardvalley.org
Service and Support Administration
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Phone: 419-425-8747
After Hours Emergency Service
- Phone: 1-888-454-0657
- This is an answering service that will contact the service and support
administrator on duty, ready to address the emergency.