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Established in 1953 as the Lima and Allen County Clinic, the center has undergone several name changes before officially becoming the Lima Children’s Developmental Center in 1996. It remains the only private, non-profit early intervention and preschool program for special needs children in Allen County.

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If you were at 19 Hawthorne Friday evening, chances are, you likely saw a lot of people dancing with ostriches, elephants, and even a giraffe! On Friday evening, the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted "Night at Nineteen, An All Abilities Prom" that provides individuals with special needs and disabilities a fun atmosphere to dance and enjoy themselves.

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For nearly a century, the Lima Rotary Club has helped local children have a special day just for them.  Their annual Special Needs Christmas Party continues their century long tradition to help kids with disabilities.  Over 30 kids, ages 5 to 14-years-old, were invited to the party.  this year businesses, club and community members sponsored each of the kids and got them a present that they have been wishing for.   During the party, the Bath Interact Club helped with some activities like face painting and balloon animals.   The party is something that the kids and the organizers look forward to each year.

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The Lima Rotary Club hosts its annual Special Needs Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3 from 11:30-2:00 at Shawnee United Methodist Church, 2600 Zurmehly Road. The party is for children with disabilities from ages 5-14. There will be food, gifts, entertainment, Santa and Mrs. Claus, super heroes and much more.