Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

We welcomed @dressforsuccess Cincinnati to the Janet Clemmons Center today to empower the women we serve to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life!
#dressforsuccess

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

We had an unbelievable visit with the new SW Regional Director of the @ArcOfOhio , Jennifer Powers Alge! Today we discussed how we can provide more family supports to both children and adults with DD as well as create more inclusive summer camps across the region!
#inclusion

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Congrats to Susan Weber Worrell, July's Employee Spotlight winner! She started her career as an SSA then applied for the Rates & Contract Coordinator position in 2021. "I think my favorite part of the job is supporting the SSAs the best I can!" Read more: https://t.co/6jJFvDnece

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

July's "Nurse's Notes" are in! Every month, our staff nurses share important health updates and this month, our nurses are giving out hot weather tips and talking about how prevent to heat-related illnesses. Click to read the latest Nurse's Notes: https://t.co/smEP3roIrt

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Jeremy, his provider, Christine, & her family took a trip to Niagara Falls! Jeremy's SSA, Lily Garver said, "Jeremy is such a cool kid who loves to be outside, especially if there is water around, typically he spends his time in creeks. Niagara Falls was a dream place for him!"

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Congratulations to William Downs who graduated last week from @ButlerTech's Project LIFE! William's SSA, Rebecca Allen, attended William's graduation and said Project LIFE made so many more personal goals possible for William to achieve! We are so proud of you William! #Goals

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

The Give Back Crew were back in action today at River Center in Middletown! The crew spent the morning planting summer flowers! We are so thankful to have volunteers willing to spend their time making our community beautiful!

#giveback #community #volunteer

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

May's "Nurse's Notes" are in! Every month, our staff nurses share important health updates and this month, our nurses are talking about Mental Health and Suicide Awareness. Click the link to read the latest Nurse's Notes: https://t.co/dEqhDVS1q3

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

We were honored to be invited to @Topgolf West Chester for the Joe @NuxhallMiracle League Leading Ladies Night Out! Two of our top female leaders, Tracy Boraz Shepherd, SSA Manager, and Jennifer Rice, SSA Director, represented the BCBDD at the special event!
#giveback #support

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Watch 21 year-old Kat Feldmann, talk about how she overcame obstacles in her life in order to achieve her ultimate goals! Kat has proven that having a disability doesn't have to deter you from living out your dreams! Watch and read Kat's story: https://t.co/UiMqfH2Hnm
@OACBDD

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month we decided to re-release our very own Community Outreach Advocate, Courtney Hineman's episode about disabilities and language on her Vlog, Courtney Explains It All! Click the link to watch Courtney's Vlog episode: https://t.co/P09IZRJQdh.

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

We are pleased to announce that our very own Community Outreach Advocate, Courtney Hineman, has been re-appointed to serve on the @ohioddcouncil! Ohio's Governor @MikeDeWine made the latest Ohio DD Council selections on February 24. Congrats, Courtney, we are so proud of you!

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Congratulations to Jacqueline Rioja Velarde on being elected as the @OACBDD Vice President! We are very excited & honored to have one of our very own Board Members represent Butler County as she advocates across Ohio for individuals with DD! Learn more:
https://t.co/aB5hjsPtVt

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Take a look into the BCBDD Early Intervention (EI) Program in this all-new video featuring Tamara Thompson, Idris Issa, their son Julius Issa, and BCBDD Physical Therapist Cathy Zeiger! Click the link to watch the video now on our @YouTube channel: https://t.co/3e3LbNHFYS
@OACBDD

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

The "Nurse's Notes" are in! Every month, our staff nurses share important health updates and this month, our nurses are talking about Glaucoma Awareness! Click the following link to learn why you should be aware of Glaucoma...https://t.co/niMR2g97gM.
#glaucoma #awareness

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

The Janet Clemmons Center will be closed on Wednesday, January 25 due to inclement weather!

Staff will be working remote and available to assist with any needs.

#staywarm #besafe #snow

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Understanding Major Unusual Incidents (MUI) & Unusual Incidents (UI) is one way we can all ensure the health & welfare of those with developmental disabilities! @DODDohio has provided valuable MUI/UI Reporting System resources! Learn more here-> https://t.co/LpnkoHVoai

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Medicaid home & community-based service waivers allow people with developmental disabilities to receive care in their homes & communities instead of in long-term care facilities, hospitals or intermediate care facilities. Need help navigating waivers? https://t.co/ippKSolah7

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

New to 2023 - BCBDD Employee Spotlight! Help us pay tribute to our incredible staff by taking a moment to nominate someone you think is doing great work for the DD community! Every month, we'll select 1 BCBDD employee to be in the spotlight! Nominate here: https://t.co/FIuBx7J2qs

[Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities @CountyButler]

Let's Get Festive! Check out Walker and his brothers in their Christmas pajamas! Walker asked Santa for a tricycle and "lift-the-flap" books! This year Walker and his family are celebrating Christmas in the Smokies at Dollywood! #holidayseason #SantaClaus #Celebrate