Message From The Superintendent - December 2024

Greetings! 

We hope everyone is doing well! Here are the updates.

In 2024, Portage DD has done an Accessibility and Inclusion Grant based on our believe that all people should live personally fulfilling lives. We want people with developmental disabilities to be included in the community. With this goal in mind, Portage DD supported 23 projects throughout Portage County. These projects include inclusive playgrounds, communication boards, walking paths, and many more. We are proud of the work done by this grant and the projects everyone will have the opportunity to see. Congratulations to all the awardees!

We wanted to congratulate Tara Beatty, Business Director at Portage DD.  Tara graduated in November from the Executive Development Program (EDP). The EDP is developed by the Ohio Association of County Boards and is designed for professionals seeking leadership positions in the developmental disability service delivery system as well as those seeking to enhance the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Congratulations Tara!!

We are excited to share that Portage DD help Pictures with Santa at the Happy Day Services Building on Friday, December 6, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. This event was for the people served by Portage DD and their families. Our goal will be to provide a safe, quiet, and stress-free area where they can get a family holiday picture. At this event, Portage DD had close to 50 people/groups pre-registered, and over 100 people attended the event.

Portage DD is currently interviewing for three positions and hope to announce our new staff next month.  We are interviewing for an occupational therapist, physical therapist, and an instructor assistant. 

Have a great holiday season!!

Believe in People! 

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.

Sincerely,

John Vennetti