COVID-19

RCBDD Coronavirus Response Update (3/19)

As we continue to monitor the impact of the coronavirus, we want you to know we are committed to continuing to providing quality services and taking extra steps to help individuals and families. Pioneer Center/RCBDD is staying up to date on guidance from our leaders and health professionals at the state and local levels and making changes as needed. Below …

Coronavirus

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) making its way through the US, its most likely we will begin to get cases here in Ohio over the next couple of weeks. As more testing starts happening in Ohio, we encourage you to stay informed on COVID-19 on a local level. The government is now shipping out test kits across the nation, so be …

Landrum Endowment Fund

Landrum Endowment Fund Opens Inaugural Grant Round

Upcoming Grant Application to Fund Ross County Projects Improving Lives of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 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. The Landrum Endowment Fund’s first …

Strategic Planning Survey

We are currently working on our 2020-2025 strategic plan. To help inform our planning, we’re interested in feedback from our stakeholders. Please take a few minutes to complete this quick survey. Thank you!

DSP Betty

Provider(s) of the Month : September part 5

This week we are featuring FIVE amazing Direct Support Professionals during National DSP Week! We are celebrating ALL DSPs — they are the heart and soul of everything we do to help people with disabilities feel, and be, included in the community. #DSPRW19 DSP WEEK ALL STAR:Betty Long, Independent Provider Betty has completely devoted her life to helping individuals with DD …

Back to School at Pioneer

Pioneer School Back to School Night

Reminder! Friday August 16 5:00-6:00pm. Come meet your new teachers, therapists and staff, tour the school, and reunite with friends! See you there!

August Provider of the Month

Provider of the Month :: August

We would like to recognize Scott Morris as August’s Provider of the Month. Scott has been a provider for 7 years as a wonderful support and advocate for Kasey. They have a lot of fun together down in the park or just hanging around the house. Scott is in tune with Kasey’s needs and understands how best to support him. …

Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity!

Pioneer is hiring! We are looking for a Speech Therapist. For more details on qualifications, summary of duties and to apply, visit our jobs page.

Mobile Smart Home Demonstrates How People with Developmental Disabilities can Live More Independently

Chillicothe, OH: The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) was awarded grant funding to purchase a Mobile Smart Home to promote awareness of technology-based support for people with developmental disabilities. Devices and services called “remote supports” can give people access to support staff over two-way video or audio conversations. In addition, many technologies in the home such as security systems, …

Donate To Goodwill And Help People With Disabilities

Happy Spring! Did you know that when you do your spring cleaning and donate your unwanted items to Goodwill, that people with disabilities benefit? When you donate to Goodwill and use our donation ticket, Goodwill then gives people with disabilities vouchers so they can buy items they need to live and work in their community. Just be sure to use …