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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Usage of CCIP Funds
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Usage of CCIP Funds

Public hearing to discuss the use of CCIP grant funds for FY 2021.

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Notice, Public HearingTimothy TorchJune 24, 2020
Message From The Superintendent - Auction of St Rt 88 Building
Message From The Superintendent - Auction of St Rt 88 Building

Superintendent message regarding the auction of the State Route 88 building.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchJune 19, 2020
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, June 17, 2020)
NOTICE: Board Meeting (Wednesday, June 17, 2020)

Portage DD is holding its June 2020 Regular Board Meeting on the Zoom platform.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchJune 17, 2020
Joe Benedek - May DSP Award Recipient
Joe Benedek - May DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Joe Benedek (Intervention for Peace) as our May Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient!

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchJune 15, 2020
Message From The Superintendent (June 2020)
Message From The Superintendent (June 2020)

June 2020 Superintendent Message. This update inclines information on building hours, building updates, the auctioning of the State Route 88 building, and staff updates within Portage DD.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchJune 2, 2020
Tim Baker - April DSP Award Recipient
Tim Baker - April DSP Award Recipient

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to recognize Tim Baker (COBRA) as our April Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award Recipient!

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DSP AwardTimothy TorchMay 29, 2020
Portage DD Sale of Real Estate -  Auction
Portage DD Sale of Real Estate - Auction

Public auction notice for the sale of real estate owned by Portage County.

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Real Estate, AuctionTimothy TorchMay 19, 2020
Portage DD Sale Of Vehicles
Portage DD Sale Of Vehicles

Portage DD is auctioning off four vehicles at govdeals.com.

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AuctionTimothy TorchMay 18, 2020
Explore - Transition tips for students and families
Explore - Transition tips for students and families

Adjusting to a different daily environment.

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LTATTimothy TorchMay 15, 2020
NOTICE: May Board Meeting Canceled
NOTICE: May Board Meeting Canceled

The Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities cancels the May 20, 2020 regular board meeting. Next scheduled regular meeting is June 17, 2020.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchMay 14, 2020
Message From The Superintendent
Message From The Superintendent

A message regarding operations at Portage DD for the month of May.

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Superintendent MessageTimothy TorchMay 4, 2020
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting (Tuesday, May 5, 2020)
NOTICE: Special Board Meeting (Tuesday, May 5, 2020)

Special Board meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 12:15 p.m.

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Board MeetingTimothy TorchMay 2, 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 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
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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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