The Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides a vital link between individuals with disabilities and the services they receive. Without the efforts of the County Board, services to developmentally disabled individuals would be virtually non-existent. • The Board’s Early Intervention program is assisted financially by federal Part C dollars and state General Revenue…
The Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities is committed to self-advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. It is also an important concept in the disability rights movement, referring to people with disabilities taking control of their own lives. This includes being in charge of their own care in the medical system. The self-advocacy movement…
The Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities recognizes employment as an important part of adult life. It is pleased to be working with the statewide initiative focused on providing services and supports for developmentally disabled individuals that are focused on finding and retaining gainful employment in the private sector. Every person has abilities, skills…