Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities

09/04/2026

📣 Attention: Provider Agencies, Direct Support Professionals, Independent Providers 📣
​​Don't miss the remaining 2026 Provider Training Series Sessions!!

​​Registration is live for the remaining two sessions of the 2026 DODD Provider Training Series.
Register here: https://dodd.ohio.gov/communication/events

​Session topics:
September 17: Medication Administration and Nursing Quality Assessment Reviews – What Providers Need to Know
October 29: Personal Funds

​Visit DODD’s event page to learn more or register for these sessions. https://dodd.ohio.gov/communication/events

​If you have questions or need accommodations, email [email protected]. ​

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08/25/2026

Join us for the Paulding County Resource Fair for Families on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Payne Church of the Nazarene.

This year's event will feature:

🌈 Color Fun Run/Walk
☕ Coffee Truck
🍪 Free-Will Donation Bake Sale
🎈 And more!

Color Fun Run/Walk registration forms may be picked up at the Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities (451 McDonald Pike, Paulding, OH 45879, Door #4).

For more information, please contact Denise Kinder or Kimberly Troth at 419-399-4800.

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

You're invited to join DODD at the Ohio Proud Kitchen on Thursday, July 30, at 11 AM at the Ohio State Fair!

DODD's Medical Director, Dr. Laura Sorg, and her friend Anna will host a cooking demonstration in the new Ohio Agriculture Center. Attendees will learn how to make healthy snacks using a combination of innovative adaptive equipment and everyday kitchen tools.

No registration is required.

06/18/2026

This year marks the 10th anniversary of STABLE Accounts becoming available to Ohioans with disabilities.

Join DODD Podcast host Nate Turner as he talks with Kenyatta Chandler and Alaina Bowers of the Ohio Treasurer's Office STABLE Account team.

In this episode, learn how STABLE Accounts support financial independence in the disability community and hear about important updates to eligibility requirements.

Tune in to the latest DODD Podcast: dodd.ohio.gov/communication/Podcasts

06/18/2026

📅 Save the date! Sensory Friendly Morning returns to the Ohio State Fair on July 30 from 9 AM to 2 PM.

Planning a trip to the Ohio State Fair? The Fair runs July 29-August 9 and offers a variety of accessibility supports to help everyone enjoy the experience, including accessible parking and shuttles, communication boards, ASL interpretation, companion tickets, wheelchair charging stations, quiet rooms, and more.

Sensory-Friendly Morning will take place July 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring reduced lights and sounds, sensory activities, quiet spaces, and other supports designed to create a more comfortable experience for fairgoers.

Before you go, check out the Ohio State Fair Accessibility Guide and plan your visit: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/accessibility

06/12/2026

Yesterday, we held our 2026 Animal & Me Show, and words can't fully express how amazing this event truly is.

The Paulding FFA members did an incredible job working alongside our individuals, helping them show their animals and creating memories that will last a lifetime. The smiles, encouragement, and connections made throughout the day are what make this event so special.

A huge thank you to all of the students, clients, and especially Mrs. Miller and our SSA, Jessica, for their hard work and dedication in making this wonderful event possible. We are so grateful for everyone who helps make Animal & Me such a meaningful and successful experience each year.

We are already looking forward to next year's show and another opportunity to celebrate the talents, friendships, and experiences that make this event so special!

**Live feed from the show is posted below**

05/26/2026

Educator Anna Gurney from Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District spoke at our May Self Advocacy Meeting about Non-Point Source Pollution. She demonstrated how pollution effects our waterways with the Lake in a Bag demonstration. We learned how yard waste, chemicals, garbage, sunshine and manure can pollute our waterways with this hands on activity.