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The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Immediate need for Direct Care Workers (Work Available TODAY)
Immediate need for Direct Care Workers (Work Available TODAY)

Right now there is an IMMEDIATE need for direct care workers to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more about temporary jobs available.

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Direct CareTimothy TorchApril 30, 2020
Special Olympics Ohio Fitness Influencer Challenge
Special Olympics Ohio Fitness Influencer Challenge

Special Olympics Ohio is hosting the first ever Fitness Influencer Challenge.

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Special OlympicsTimothy TorchApril 30, 2020
VIDEO: Weekly Agency Provider Meeting
VIDEO: Weekly Agency Provider Meeting

The weekly provider call provides an opportunity for agency providers to receive updates from the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

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BoardTimothy TorchApril 16, 2020
John Vennetti Named Portage DD Superintendent 
John Vennetti Named Portage DD Superintendent 

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities on Wednesday voted to name John Vennetti its new Superintendent through December 31, 2022.

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BoardTimothy TorchApril 16, 2020
VIDEO: April 2020 Board Meeting Live Stream
VIDEO: April 2020 Board Meeting Live Stream

A video recording of the Live Streamed Portage DD Regular Board Meeting on April 15, 2020.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchApril 15, 2020
Special Olympics Ohio Cancels State Summer Games
Special Olympics Ohio Cancels State Summer Games

Special Olympics Ohio has extended the suspension of sports training and competition, including the State Summer Games, through July 6, 2020.

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Special OlympicsTimothy TorchApril 10, 2020
VIDEO: Weekly Agency Provider Meeting
VIDEO: Weekly Agency Provider Meeting

View the video recording of the April 9, 2020 Agency Provider Meeting, hosted by Zoom Conferencing.

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BoardTimothy TorchApril 9, 2020
Portage DD Board Meetings To Be Streamed Online
Portage DD Board Meetings To Be Streamed Online

In response to raising concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus, Board Meetings will be streamed online until further notice.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchApril 8, 2020
VIDEO: Weekly Provider Meeting Kickoff Call
VIDEO: Weekly Provider Meeting Kickoff Call

Unable to join us for our weekly provider meeting kickoff call? Check out the video here.

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BoardTimothy TorchApril 2, 2020
Portage DD Facilities Closed To Public, Operations Continue As Normal
Portage DD Facilities Closed To Public, Operations Continue As Normal

Portage DD personnel are currently working remotely and/or in the office; however, our buildings are closed to the public.

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BoardTimothy TorchMarch 24, 2020
A Message from the Interim Superintendent
A Message from the Interim Superintendent

All essential county board staff are continuing to work to make sure there are no gaps in care for you or your loved ones. Read more.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchMarch 23, 2020
Immediate need for Direct Care Workers (Work Available TODAY)
Immediate need for Direct Care Workers (Work Available TODAY)

Right now there is an IMMEDIATE need for direct care workers to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more about temporary jobs available.

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Direct CareTimothy TorchMarch 20, 2020
Portage County Programs & Community Services Enhanced to Assist With Those Affected by COVID-19
Portage County Programs & Community Services Enhanced to Assist With Those Affected by COVID-19
ServiceTimothy TorchMarch 19, 2020
March 2020 Board Meeting Live Stream Recording
March 2020 Board Meeting Live Stream Recording

In response to developing circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted the regularly scheduled March Board Meeting via live stream.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchMarch 18, 2020
Krystie Harris - March DSP Award Recipient
Krystie Harris - March DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Krystie Harris (All Hearts Home Healthcare) as our March Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient!

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchMarch 18, 2020
Notice: March Board Meeting To Be Held Online
Notice: March Board Meeting To Be Held Online

In response to raising concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus, members of the community will be prohibited from physically attending the March Regular Meeting of the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities on Wednesday, March 18.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchMarch 13, 2020
GUIDANCE: Special Olympics Activities Cancelled
GUIDANCE: Special Olympics Activities Cancelled

Due to recent developments tied to the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Special Olympics Ohio is suspending all sport training and competition activities and other activations involving our athletes through 31 March 2020.

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COVID19Timothy TorchMarch 11, 2020COVID19
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Board Room, at the Dennis M. Coble Administration Building.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchMarch 9, 2020
Photos: DD Awareness Rally
Photos: DD Awareness Rally

Thank you to more than 100 individuals who came out to support Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

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AwarenessTimothy TorchMarch 4, 2020
Notice From Portage Health District
Notice From Portage Health District

Information regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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COVID19Timothy TorchMarch 2, 2020COVID19
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Portage county board of developmental disabilities

2606 Brady Lake Road
Ravenna, OH · 44266-1604

Phone: 330-297-6209
Fax: 330-297-1202

Major Unusual Incidents Hotline: 330.678.7559

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