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September 22, 2023 Exercise Your Right to Vote!People with disabilities can exercise their right to vote in the Nov. 7 election. -
September 19, 2023 Fall Prevention Awareness WeekFall Prevention Awareness Week is a national campaign to increase awareness around falls and injury... -
September 10, 2023 Direct Service Professional Recognition Week 2023We always love our DSPs, but we take the time to celebrate them in September! -
September 7, 2023 Advocacy Summit is Sept. 30Join Neighbors in Action for their first Advocacy Summit with dinner, games and engaging conversations! -
August 14, 2023 Celebrating Exceptional AdvocacyCongratulations to Alicia Hopkins, Dr. Courtney Reece and Melinda Gabelman, the inaugural winners of our... -
July 26, 2023 SNAP Benefits Fraud AlertHamilton County is seeing an increase in SNAP benefits fraud. Learn how to report an... -
July 21, 2023 Ohio Budget UpdatesOhio’s budget for fiscal years 2024-2025 makes the largest investment in the history of Ohio’s... -
July 5, 2023 513 Relief BusHCDDS is excited to be part of the 513Relief Bus this summer to provide resources... -
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June 14, 2023 Act of ServiceOur Board honored Corporal Michael Hatter for his selfless services to a person with developmental... -
June 2, 2023 From the SuperintendentUpdates about our annual report, Early Intervention expansion, and the state budget process.
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May 23, 2023 2022 Report to the CommunityOur 2022 Annual Report to the Community highlights the progress we’ve made toward our long-term... -
May 10, 2023 New Voter ID LawsA new Ohio law requires voters present photo identification when voting in person. This might... -
April 19, 2023 John Romer Advocacy AwardNominations for the John Romer Advocacy Award will open May 1. HCDDS created the award... -
April 13, 2023 Summer CampsThis year we partnered with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati to create our... -
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March 23, 2023 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2023March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This year, we’re amplifying stories and voices of people... -
February 24, 2023 PigAbilities MeetupsHCDDS and Queen City Running Club partnered for a weekly training group. -
February 22, 2023 Medicaid service updatesThe federal public health emergency that prevented people from being disenrolled from Medicaid expired March... -
February 16, 2023 New Board MembersTeresa Hoelle and Michael Odioso will serve as the newest members of the board of... -
February 7, 2023 New Parternship for RespiteHCDDS partners with St. Joseph Home to operate Alice’s House, a respite center in Hamilton... -
January 20, 2023 2023 Annual PlanAt its Jan. 10 meeting, our Board approved the 2023 Annual Plan, which identifies goals... -
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December 28, 2022 From the SuperintendentAs we countdown to the end of 2022, I want to take a moment to... -
December 15, 2022 Celebrating Board Members Nestor & ReneOn Tuesday, we celebrated Nestor Melnyk and Rene Eisele for their time on our Board.... -
December 6, 2022 Life Stage Transition GuidesImportant considerations for families navigating life's significant transition times. -
November 22, 2022 Advocacy Group Now IndependentNeighbors In Action signs agreement for new partnership. -
October 23, 2022 Remembering John RomerHonoring the life, legacy and impact of former advocacy director John Romer. -
October 14, 2022 Determination leads to job successNatalie Gibson's drive to find a community job impressed hiring managers. -
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October 4, 2022 Fall PreventionWe celebrated National Falls Prevention Awareness Week with special events at Active Day. -
September 23, 2022 From the SuperintendentProject CARE supports people with disabilities impacted by or at risk for violence. -
September 16, 2022 DSP Recognition Week 2022We were excited to celebrate Direct Support Professionals during DSP Recognition Week earlier this month!... -
September 8, 2022 Disability Language Style GuideTalking about disability doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be respectful. -
August 29, 2022 Flu Shot and COVID-19 Vaccine ClinicHamilton County DD Services will offer flu shots and 1st, 2nd, and booster doses of... -
August 11, 2022 From the SuperintendentRecent changes implemented to continue providing high-quality services to people we support and their families. -
July 19, 2022 Ohio ISP UpdateIn Hamilton County, the OhioISP will replace the My Plan, the individual service plan currently... -
July 6, 2022 Live Q&A SessionDuring our Facebook Live Superintendent Leia Snyder shared how we are working to meet the... -
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May 26, 2022 Reaching MilestonesLearn how Early Intervention services help young children and families. “My team was always willing... -
May 19, 2022 Poetry & ArtNina Matthews-Hull self-published with help from her aunt, members of her church, and her team... -
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April 21, 2022 2023 Summer CampsSummer is right around the corner! Every year, HCDDS compiles a list of summer camps. -
April 12, 2022 2021 Report to the CommunityOur 2021 Annual Report to the Community highlights the progress we’ve made toward our long-term... -
April 2, 2022 From the SuperintendentRecent changes implemented to continue providing high-quality services to people we support and their families. -
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March 15, 2022 DD Awareness MonthWe're excited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of DD Awareness Month with our partners at... -
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February 4, 2022 Strategic Plan & Annual PlanOur 2022-2024 Strategic Plan and 2022 Annual Plan are now available. -
January 20, 2022 New Appointment to HCDDS BoardDr. Leesha Thrower was recently appointed to our board. -
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December 1, 2021 EI TransitionHCDDS is in the process of taking over the service coordination component of Early Intervention.
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November 12, 2021 Information on Vaccine BoostersThe Ohio Department of Health recommends a third dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines... -
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October 11, 2021 Helping Students ThriveLisa Grady spent her 35-year career working with students with disabilities and their families. -
September 28, 2021 Sharing His StruggleDaniel Nardi, who has autism, hopes his new memoir helps others. -
September 10, 2021 MyLife Magazine – Fall 2021We're excited about the first issue of My Life magazine. Digital copy now available. -
September 2, 2021 From The SuperintendentAcross the country, labor shortages are affecting many industries, and disability service providers are feeling... -
August 20, 2021 New Advocacy CoordinatorWe're excited to announce Amber Cowart has been selected as the new HCDDS Advocacy Coordinator. -
August 3, 2021 COVID-19 UpdatesMoving forward, we are updating our operating procedures based on current guidance. -
July 27, 2021 From the SuperintendentWe are excited to earn a three-year accreditation from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities...
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July 16, 2021 Celebrating InclusionFor Disability Pride Month, we partnered with the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library to... -
June 25, 2021 Ribbon-Cutting CeremoniesThis month we officially opened two new housing developments, a respite home in Spring Grove... -
June 22, 2021 Making an ImpactLong-time advocacy director John Romer left a mark on many people during his career in... -
June 15, 2021 From The SuperintendentThis month we began the gradual process of returning to in-person services.
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May 25, 2021 Sustainability GrantsIn recognition of the importance of our provider community and the challenges they faced during... -
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April 27, 2021 From The SuperintendentIn-person services for important for many people our agency supports. We continue to follow guidance...
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March 30, 2021 From The SuperintendentThe last year has been incredibly difficult for so many people in our community.
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March 9, 2021 Making ConnectionsAs Max Champion prepared to move back to Cincinnati, his mom wondered how he’d transition... -
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December 10, 2019 Behavior SupportThe HCDDS Behavior Support team uses trauma-informed care strategies to help prevent incidents by focusing... -
October 17, 2019 Employment NavigationOur Employment Navigation team works with people we support to explore career options that fit... -
September 23, 2019 School-Age ServicesHamilton County DD Services supports many school-age children in their local public school districts. We... -
August 20, 2019 Innovation & QualityOur Innovation & Quality team empower providers to offer the highest possible quality of services... -
July 21, 2019 Funding ServicesHCDDS receives about 78 percent of our revenue from a property tax levy. When possible,... -
June 26, 2019 Family SupportA supportive community is critical to a good life for all age groups, from babies... -
May 22, 2019 Service & Support NavigationOur service and support administrators (SSAs) use tools to discover a person’s strengths, abilities, talents... -
April 25, 2019 Major Unusual Incident & PreventionOur Major Unusual Incident & Prevention team investigates reports of abuse, neglect, theft and other... -
March 20, 2019 Early InterventionEarly Intervention (EI) is grounded in the philosophy that young children learn best from familiar...
