The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD) has appointed Melissa Ricker, current ACBDD Director of Community Support Services (CSS), as Assistant Superintendent.
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The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities recognized two board members on Thursday for completing their maximum terms. Thomas Fleming served 14 years on the board, 12 of those as board president. Phyllis Montrose served 13 years on the board.
September 30, 2024, Press Release from the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities: LIMA, OHIO – The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities is sponsoring the 26th Annual Chicken Barbecue on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities' offices located at 2500 Ada Road, Lima, OH. The menu includes ½ Romer's barbecue chicken, baked potato, green beans, roll and cookie. Tickets are $13.00 and can be purchased by calling 419-221-1385 ext. 1247 or 1033. Dinners can be purchased through pre-sale, or drive-thru the day of the event. All dinners are carry-out only and will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Deliveries must be arranged prior to the day of the barbecue and will be available to businesses from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Those with developmental disabilities got a chance to get out on the water and have some fun today. The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District teamed up with the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an adaptive kayaking event at Ottawa Metro Park. The adaptive kayaks come with additional safety methods and equipment, such as paddle holders and stabilizers, to make kayaking for all residents more accessible. The event also had karaoke, a photo booth, and the beetle van from the parks district for all to enjoy.