Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities

06/08/2026

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

Enjoy a calmer fair experience:

🎡 Rides without flashing lights or music
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities with smaller crowds
🛋️ A Quiet Room for breaks and relaxation

Learn more about Sensory Friendly Morning and accessibility initiatives: https://bit.ly/4lfQ82c

06/05/2026

We are bringing you another random fun fact today! Did you know that our offices are located conveniently across the street from The Chapel? We are open from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday through Friday excluding government holidays.

06/04/2026

BLOG: The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has their summer communication boards available for download! Find out about these resources here:
https://www.eriecbdd.org/resource-communication-boards/

06/03/2026

TOMORROW!

It’s staring to feel a lot like summer! This Thursday (6/4) we will have some good eats and maybe a couple of treats at the stops below! All locations in Sandusky, ОН.
*rain or shine*

Stop 1: Walk up Park (1607 S. Forest Dr) 4-4:40pm
-*the drive-thru for stop 1 is @ STROBEL FIELD (2118 camp st)

Stop 2: New Jerusalem Church (1920 Eddy Henry Way) 4.50-5.30p drive thru and walk up options.

Stop 3: Orlando Pace Park (1130 Wamajo Dr.)
5.50-6.30p walk up option only.

06/03/2026

The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council(OSILC) wants to hear from people with disabilities!

Share your experiences, goals, and any challenges you face—whether or not you are connected with Center for Independent Living (CIL) services. Your feedback will help improve services and help OSILC better support people with disabilities in the community.

Please take the survey today using the link below:
https://www.research.net/r/OSILC_Survey

06/03/2026

Congratulations Maggie!

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

We are excited to once again partner with Children's Hunger Alliance to offer FREE grab-and-go meals for kids this summer, beginning Monday 6/1. No registration is necessary - just stop by the main desk between 11AM and 1PM.

*Child must be present, unless a permission form is completed by the legal parent or guardian.

05/29/2026

Happy Friday! Did you know that you can access a full guide of community resources from our website? The Erie County Community Resource guide, located under the "Resources" tab on our website has contact information for local resources that can help with common needs in our community.
Check them out!
https://www.eriecbdd.org/resources/