Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities

07/24/2026

We are SO thrilled to share that our Mobile Accessible Restroom will be at the Dayton Celtic Festival this weekend! Thanks to the United Irish of Dayton and the organizers of the festival for prioritizing inclusion of people with disabilities. You've made a WHOLE LOT of people and their families and friends very happy! Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Association of County Boards of DD Montgomery County, Ohio [Photos show the exterior of the Mobile Accessible Restroom trailer and the interior, which includes an electronic, height-adjustable universal changing table, a lift, an accessible toilet and sink.]

07/24/2026

Today is the day--the day of our 5th annual Disability Pride Rally, and we hope you can come out and celebrate with us! Festivities begin at 11 AM at Cooper Park, which is located just behind the Main Dayton Metro Library building downtown, between Second and Third streets and Patterson Boulevard and St. Clair Street. Keynote speakers will be people with disabilities, and Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley will have its food truck on hand so you can purchase lunch afterward. It's going to be a beautiful day--come spend it with us! [Image shows keynote speaker from 2025 Disability Pride Rally accompanied by the event's Master of Ceremonies. The photo sits atop a rendering of the Disability Pride flag.]

07/16/2026

07/06/2026

We are SO excited about our upcoming Disability Pride Rally, and hope you can join us Friday, July 24 at 11 AM at Cooper Park, behind the Main Library in downtown Dayton. Hear from three inspiring disability advocates, enjoy free ice cream courtesy of Choices In Community Living, and grab lunch from the Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley food truck after the event. Need more details? Check out our website. See you there! Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Montgomery County, Ohio

07/03/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! MCBDDS will observe Independence Day on Friday, July 3. We will reopen Monday, July 6. If you are a person served and have an emergency, please call 937-457-2765. To report a MUI (Major Unusual Incident), call the MCBDDS 24-hour MUI Reporting Line at 937-296-1235. [Graphic shows a slice of cake that looks like an American flag, with the words "Happy Independence Day" and "America 250" surrounded by stars.]

06/25/2026

Tommy wanted to learn to ride a bicycle, but seizure and sensory issues made it difficult to ride on his own. So his Service and Support Administrator, Brittany Schwaberow (pictured at left), reached out to May We Help, which creates adaptive equipment to help people with disabilities gain independence and pursue their passions. Several months later, Tommy received a bicycle specifically adapted for his needs—one with a pull bar that can be attached to his parents’ bicycle, as well as cuffs to keep his feet on the pedals and a special seat. Now Tommy and his family are able to enjoy riding their bikes on the local bike trail and even around town together, whether it be to the park, the library, the nearby pool, or even Grandma’s house. It's summer fun for all! Montgomery County, Ohio Ohio Association of County Boards of DD Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

06/06/2026

This piece from Dayton 24/7 Now does a nice job of showcasing the new universal changing table at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. We were so happy to provide the funding and guidance for this project, and appreciate the folks who lead, work and volunteer at Dayton's own National Park Service site. It is a true gem and we hope you will all make time for a visit there soon! Montgomery County, Ohio Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Association of County Boards of DD Changing Spaces Ohio Changing Spaces Ohio - Adult Changing Table Awareness

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Visitors to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park now have access to a universal changing table designed to serve people with

06/05/2026

The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park now has a universal changing table! We were so excited to work with the leaders of the Park to enhance accessibility by providing the funding and guidance for its installation. Located at the Wright Cycle Company Complex at 16 South Williams Street in Dayton, this table is in a lockable family restroom in the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and is accessible via elevator. The table is electronic, height-adjustable and can hold people up to 400 pounds. Best of all, it offers a clean, hygienic space where personal care needs can be met for everyone from babies to adults. We hope this table will allow many more folks to enjoy this gem among our National Park sites and take inspiration from our local heroes, the Wright brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar! Montgomery County, Ohio Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Ohio Association of County Boards of DD National Park Service

05/29/2026

Today our Early Intervention Department bids goodbye to one of its most experienced staff. Elisa Bechtel, a MCBDDS Early Intervention supervisor, spent 36 years coaching families and caregivers to help their infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities reach their potential. Studies show that the work she and early intervention specialists perform has a very real impact on the development and success of children, not just in school, but later in their lives. We wish Elisa (pictured at left, with her supervisor) a Happy Retirement and all the best in the future!

05/22/2026

Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services (MCBDDS) will observe Memorial Day Monday, May 25. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. If you are a person served and have an emergency, please call 937-457-2765. To report a MUI (Major Unusual Incident), call the MCBDDS 24-hour MUI Reporting Line at 937-296-1235.

[Graphic shows MCBDDS logo on an American Flag background with the words Memorial Day Monday, May 5.]