The Ross County Board of DD has rescheduled their August Board Meeting to Thursday, July 29 at 6:00pm at the Administration Office due to a conflict. This meeting is open to the public.
SSA Department Receives MI/ID CCOE Team Award
Congratulations to the Service and Support Administration Department for receiving the MI/ID CCOE Team Award at this year’s NADD Annual Conference! Each year the Coordinating Center of Excellence in Mental Illness/Intellectual Disability and Ohio’s Telepsychiatry Project for Intellectual Disability recognizes counties in the state of Ohio that have excelled in the areas of provision of services and resources to individuals …
Sign Up Today for Camp Dream!
Goodwill is hosting their 2nd Annual Camp Dream — a free day camp for kids and young adults with disabilities! Kids Camp – Ages 6 -18 WHEN: August 2-6 9am – 2pm Click below to learn more and fill out the registration packet. If you have questions, call Goodwill Missions Coordinator Cana Horner at 740-702-4000 ext. 144.
Camp Cattail Renovates Restrooms Funded by Landrum Grant
Camp Cattail invited the County Commissioners and Pioneer Center Leadership to view the newly renovated restrooms that are now ADA friendly and more accommodating for visitors. Camp Cattail was rewarded a grant from the Landrum Endowment Fund. This second annual grant round was designed to support nonprofit and public organizations serving those with developmental disabilities in Ross County by working …
Pioneer School Graduation 2021
Congratulations to all the seniors graduating this year!
Over $40,000 Awarded to Ross County Projects that Serve Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Six Ross County Organizations Receive Funding from Landrum Endowment Fund Chillicothe, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities (RCBDD), known locally as the Pioneer Center, are pleased to announce that six Ross County projects have received funding through the Landrum Endowment Fund. These grants will support projects related to improving the lives …
Know The Facts about the COVID-19 Vaccine
(info below is from Health and Welfare Alert #68-1-21) We know there is a lot of information out there about the vaccines and we want you to make an informed decision. Please take time to learn the facts from reputable sources like the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and theCenters for Disease Control …
Ross County Board of DD Appoints New Superintendent
After an extensive interview process, the Ross County Board of DD is happy to announce they have selected Amy Beeler as the next superintendent of the Pioneer Center organization. Amy is a lifelong resident of Ross County with 19 years of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities. Most recently, she was the Executive Director of the Southern Ohio Council …
Funding Available for Projects Serving Ross County Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Landrum Endowment Fund Opens Annual Grant Round Chillicothe, OH – The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and the Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities are pleased to announce a grant opportunity that will support projects related to improving lives of individuals with developmental disabilities in Ross County, Ohio. Applications are due by Friday, January 29, 2021. The Landrum Endowment Fund’s annual …
Special Board Meeting
There will be a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 29 at 6:00pm at the Administration Building. The Board will immediately go into executive session to discuss the next steps in the superintendent search process.