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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month—a perfect time to celebrate the benefits of inclusive hiring. According to Ohio Employment First, 62% of individuals with disabilities stay in the same job for three years or more, and 90% perform as well as or better than their peers without disabilities.
When individuals are matched with jobs that fit their skills, everyone wins. Local employers are discovering that people with disabilities bring reliability, dedication, and valuable perspectives to the workplace. At CCBDD, our staff works closely with individuals to connect them to the right resources and supports, including direct assistance and referrals to agencies like OOD. If you’re a business interested in learning more about hiring or if you’d like to explore our services, please contact Jeff Coaty at 937-653-5217. This article was originally published on the Urbana Daily Citizen. Read it here: https://www.urbanacitizen.com/2025/10/27/champaign-county-board-of-dd-highlights-inclusive-employment/
Click to read full article on the Urbana Daily Citizen's website: Understanding eligibility for services at CCBDD - Urbana Daily Citizen
 On Friday, July 18, 2025, the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) hosted its annual Touch A Truck event at 224 Patrick Avenue in Urbana. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., families came out to explore a wide variety of vehicles, meet local service workers, and enjoy a fun, interactive day.
Along with the vehicles, guests enjoyed hot dogs, chips, Kona Ice, and had fun with games like Plinko and Pick a Duck, plus temporary tattoos for kids. The event offered something for everyone and gave them the chance to get up close to big trucks, sit behind the wheel, and learn about the people who drive and operate them. Thanks to everyone who helped to make the event a success, including the following partners and participants:
And thank you to the local media for covering the event:
📸 Check out more photos from the event on our Facebook page! (link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AnD9fymZR/)
The purpose of this review is to ensure that we follow all state and federal guidelines while truly meeting the needs of the people we serve. We’re thrilled that the reviewers took special note of the strong relationships we’ve built with the individuals and families in our community. For us, that’s one of the highest compliments we could receive.
The team also recognized our commitment to helping people with developmental disabilities live full, inclusive lives in their communities — whether through local events, social opportunities, or day-to-day supports. We’re honored by this recognition and remain committed to providing high-quality, person-centered services right here in Champaign County. Click to read full article on Urbana Daily Citizen.
Attendees can also enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and water, as well as free Kona Ice for the first 200 visitors. In addition to the impressive lineup of vehicles, guests can look forward to family-friendly activities and interactive fun throughout the day.
Touch-A-Truck is an inclusive event, designed to be fun and welcoming for all members of our community. CCBDD is proud to create a space where families can explore, learn, and connect in a relaxed and engaging environment. --- About CCBDD The Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides, coordinates, and monitors services and supports for eligible individuals and their families that promote a pathway to individual success. Our mission is to promote independence and a pathway to success for those we serve. We believe everyone has abilities. That is why we provide support to individuals of all ages who have developmental disabilities. Our team helps people with developmental disabilities succeed in what they do. The county board hosts many programs aimed to improve skills, help people be part of our community, and be active. We also help connect individuals and families to other organizations in the community which assist in fostering skills and providing activities and fun things to do. Check out event coverage from our local news outlets: Urbana Daily Citizen - https://www.urbanacitizen.com/2025/06/16/gearing-up-for-fun-touch-a-truck-returns-to-urbana-in-july/ Urbana Daily Digital - Gearing Up for Fun: Touch-A-Truck Returns to Urbana This July - Urbana Daily Digital
Early Intervention is a statewide system that offers coordinated services to parents of eligible children under the age of three. The program focuses on helping children develop essential skills and supports families in understanding and addressing their child's developmental needs. Services are typically provided in the child's natural environment, such as the home or childcare setting, to promote learning through everyday activities.
Early Intervention (EI) services are available for children from birth to age three who have at least one documented developmental delay or a medical condition known to cause delays. Eligibility is determined through a free, comprehensive evaluation by trained professionals. Getting started is easy. Anyone—parents, caregivers, doctors, teachers, or even extended family members—can make a referral. Families can begin the process by calling Ohio Early Intervention at 1-800-755-4769 or by completing a simple form online at ohioearlyintervention.org. If a child qualifies, a personalized plan is developed to support areas of need—whether that’s motor skills, communication, social interaction, or something else. Our certified and licensed staff work closely with families, helping them learn how to incorporate strategies into everyday routines. My biggest advice to families who are unsure about their child’s development? Don’t wait. Those early years are critical to a child’s growth and future success. These services are free, and we come to you. If you have questions about services offered by CCBDD, call us at 937-653-5217. And don’t forget to follow us on social media to stay up to date on services, events, and resources.
His words made such an impact that he’s been invited to testify again on April 29th!
You can watch John's testimony starting at the 1 hour, 11 minute, and 45 second mark by clicking the link: http://ohiochannel.org/video/ohio-house-health-committee-2-26-2025  Did you know that one of the priorities of the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities have the same access to safe, appropriate housing as everyone else? This goal is at the heart of what we do, and we use a variety of strategies to make it happen.
Our Service and Support Administrators, often referred to as case managers, work closely with individuals to help them find housing that meets their needs—whether that’s renting, leasing, or even purchasing a home in the community. In addition, we partner with a non-profit housing board that helps us purchase, update, and lease homes to individuals with disabilities. Through this partnership, CCBDD not only invests its own funds but also secures grants to make housing more accessible and affordable. These funds allow us to adapt homes to meet a variety of needs. Currently, we are proud to have 13 homes in Champaign County. These homes will provide individuals served by CCBDD the opportunity to live in comfortable, accessible spaces while paying affordable rent. At CCBDD, we believe that housing is more than just a place to live—it’s the foundation for independence, dignity, and community inclusion. We’re committed to making sure everyone has the chance to call a place “home.”  By Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning
You may have seen our activities this month celebrating March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. At the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD), we strive to remind our community that we are all better when we include everyone. This month we celebrated with a variety of activities, including a trips to our local libraries to participate in themed activities and to share our mission. We also played a game of cards with the Champaign County Young Professionals organization. We also made our annual trip to the Ohio Statehouse to share our stories and thoughts with our representatives. Before going to the statehouse, we made custom awareness ribbons that say “All means All”, “All means All” was the theme of Advocacy Day at the Statehouse. We were able to hand these ribbons out locally and proudly wear them at the event. National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month began in 1987 with a proclamation from President Reagan to bring awareness and acceptance for people of all abilities. One of our goals at CCBDD is to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life. Developmental disabilities are defined as lifelong disabilities with an onset before the age of 22, resulting in functional limitations. That’s the definition of developmental disability, but the people we serve are so much more than a disability or a diagnosis. The people we serve have rich, complex lives just like everyone else. They have dreams like living on their own, having a job they love, or owning a pet they have always wanted. And generally, they want the same things that everyone else wants. They want to be treated like valued members of the community. They want to be involved. Or they just want their neighbors to say hello. They want to be seen as an individual and not their disability. March is almost over, but this can be a reminder for every day of the year. Including everyone makes our communities better. If you’d like to know more about what the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities does or be involved, please go to our website at www.champaigncbdd.org. Also make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If you’d like to know more about working in the DD field, please call our office at 937-653-5217 and ask for Kirby Keller. |
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