Blanchard Valley Center

10/16/2026

Happy Boss's Day to our fearless leader - Kelli Grisham! 👏

Five essential qualities of a good leader are clear communication, integrity, empathy, accountability, and adaptability. You better believe that our superintendent has all of these, PLUS more!

A superintendent's responsibilities span across:
☑️ Administrative Leadership
☑️ Human Resources
☑️ Fiscal Management
☑️ Board Governance

The superintendent of a county board of developmental disabilities has a huge job and ours handles it effortlessly. Thanks Kelli for all you do for BVC!😊

10/15/2026

We met up with Chandler Cramer, Findlay YMCA Operations Director, and asked her 3 questions about employing people with disabilities. Thank you for talking with us, Chandler, and for your support!

10/14/2026

Check out these short videos of Jennifer and Devin sharing where they work and a little about what they do. Thanks for sharing!

10/13/2026

Welcome back to Tidbit Tuesday! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (aka NDEAM) and we are highlighting the theme of the week - Accessibility.
Josh Teegardin (BVC Transition Coordinator) talks about awareness, and will leave you with a Quick Challenge.

10/12/2026

NDEAM Week 2 is all about Accessibility. The Job Accomodation Network (JAN) provides free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and technical assistance on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

JAN serves as a strategic resource that offers one-on-one consultation and identifies effective accommodation options across disabilities and job functions that support compliance with the ADA.

As the nation’s leading resource for workplace accommodations and proven strategies, JAN supports the employment and retention of Americans with disabilities.

Who belongs in today's workforce? EVERYONE.

https://askjan.org/sitsol/index.cfm

When JAN started in 1983, one objective of the program was to gather and share information about effective workplace accommodation solutions to help more employers across America successfully employ disabled workers. JAN users often ask what accommodations have worked for others in similar situation...

10/12/2026

In recognition of Columbus Day, BVC will be CLOSED on October 12th, 2026. For urgent matters, please call (419)722-9262.

10/09/2026

Another NDEAM proclamation was accepted this week! This time, we met up with the Hancock County Commissioners.

Two Project LIFE interns shared their current rotation sites and which ones they like the most. Danielle Fisher, Transition & Advocacy Coordinator, shared an update on the interns who attended the proclamation last year. Three people are seeking community employment and one person is currently employed!

We appreciate the commissioners for their continued support and recognition of our mission and the work we do.

10/08/2026

We sat down with Dan Burket, owner of Stevi B’s Pizza, and asked him 3 questions about employing people with disabilities. Thank you for talking with us, Dan, and for your support!

10/07/2026

Check out these short videos of Matthew and Nick sharing where they work, for how long, and what they like most about their jobs. Thanks for sharing! 😊