Success Story: Heather
HEATHER is a young woman who doesn’t let life pass her by! She is very active in Special Olympics and plays on four of the Ottawa County Rocket teams—softball, basketball, bowling, and track. She told […]
Our Services
The Ottawa County Board provides services that inspire, empower, and support people and families to plan for, and achieve, their desired future.
Early
Intervention
We offer parents information about child development, activities to enhance development and referrals to community resources to children under the age of 3.
Family Support Specialist Services
If you or your child qualifies for services from the Ottawa County Board of DD, our Family Support Specialist is available to serve you or your family.
Service & Support Administration
Service & Support Administration supports individuals in identifying and pursuing life goals while coordinating services across multiple systems.
Recreational Experience in the Community (REC)
The REC Team strives to plan many different types of activities to fit a wide variety of interests, needs and budgets to eligible individuals.
About usWelcome to the
Welcome to the
Ottawa County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
The Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities operates a county agency providing direct or contracted services on a daily basis. The Board provides support services to children and adults of all ages, who have developmental disabilities.
Our Mission
We see a community where all people are respected, valued, included and live fulfilled lives.
The mission of the Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to inspire, empower, and support people and families to plan for, and achieve, their desired future.
How we help.Give a future full
Give a future full
of choices
Health
Education
Support
Recreation
Every child deserves a healthy start
Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities, through it’s Early Intervention program encourages early prenatal and well-baby care, as well as parenting education to promote the comprehensive health and development of children.
Education Opportunities
Early Intervention (EI) is a statewide system that provides coordinated early intervention services to parents of eligible children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities. EI is grounded in the philosophy that young children learn best from familiar people in familiar settings.
Parents are often the first to notice when their child is not learning or growing like other infants and toddlers. Sometimes, as they grow, children may have trouble seeing, hearing, talking, walking or have other special needs. That’s when Early Intervention can help.
Our Support Specialists are Here for You
If you or your child qualifies for services from the Ottawa County Board of DD, our Family Support Specialist is available to serve you or your family.
If you are in need of a support person, want to get connected with other families, or you’re seeking a way to enhance your ability to utilize resources, please call 567-262-3100 for more information.
Recreation Opportunities
The REC program serves individuals eligible for services through the Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The REC Team strives to plan many different types of activities to fit a wide variety of interests, needs and budgets.
Our focus is to provide enjoyable activities for individuals who want to integrate themselves in the community while making friends, being more active, and having fun!
Our Values
Respect - Integrity - Community Inclusion - Self-advocacy - Relationships - Accountability - Continuous Improvement
Featuring
Success Stories
Read some of our favorite success stories with the Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Success Story: Mac
“A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet” pretty much sums up Mac’s attitude about life. He always has a smile and some conversation ready to share with people he meets and is […]
Success Story: Gabby
Gabby was very recently named as an alternate for the Ohio Special Olympics swimming team for the 2022 National Special Olympics Games. She finished in 1st place at the 2020 State Winter Games at Bowling […]
Questions? Contact us!
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.