Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities members detailed a proclamation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at their recent meeting, and were updated about Dr. Seuss Week activities at the Discovery Center.
Discovery Center students celebrated the beloved children’s author and his birthday with a different theme each day, including a“Cat in the Hat” Day.
LCBDD Executive Director Krista Oldiges paid a visit to the school dressed like the Cat in the Hat. Teacher Jill Butler and assistant Brandy Newland dressed as Thing 1 and Thing 2.
The Discovery Center prepares children with or without developmental disabilities for kindergarten. The preschool has openings for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in more information, call (937)-592-2009.
In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the Logan County Commissioners Joe Antram, Mark Robinson and Michael Yoder signed a proclamation March 2
The commissioners encouraged all residents to recognize the tremendous value and potential of people with developmental disabilities and include them in all aspects of community life. The proclamation was presented to Oldiges as well as Lindsay Krieger and Howard White.
Members also reported the LCBDD Foundation’s annual flower sale is underway, with all orders due April 20. Geraniums and hanging baskets will be offered.
If you are interested in placing an order, call (937) 592-0015 or e-mail brobison.
SSA Director Jason Moyer offered a training during the meeting about trauma-informed care.
A trauma-informed care approach strives to understand the whole of an individual who is seeking services, Moyer said.
When trauma occurs, it affects an individual’s sense of self, their sense of others and their beliefs about the world. These beliefs can directly impact an individual’s ability or motivation to connect with and utilize support services, the presenter noted.
A system utilizing a trauma-informed care approach realizes the direct impact that trauma can have on access to services and responds by changing policies, procedures and practices to minimize potential barriers. LCBDD staff are trained and practice trauma-informed care.
Board meetings are typically conducted the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the board office, 1973 W. State Route 47, Bellefontaine. The next meeting is April 6.