Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities

1. Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities

2. Our Mission • Ensure individuals and their families access to: • programs, services and supports • choice and achievement of a life of increased capability.

3. Our Mission • Ensure that individuals and their families are able to: • live • work • participate in their community

4. Weston-25 3% BG-293 (35%) Portage 36 (4%) Pville-18 2% NB-29 (3%)

5. Weston-25 3% Walbridge 50 (6%) Rossford34 (4%) BG-293 (35%) Portage 36 (4%) Pburg -212 (25%) Millbury-17 2% Pville-18 2% N-wood 45 (5%) NB-29 (3%)

6. Children’s Services Wood Lane School Early Intervention

7. Early Intervention • For children birth – 3 and their families/care providers) • Individual Family Service Plan developed to assist child’s development.

8. Early Intervention • Staff provide services in child/family’s“naturalenvironments” (home, daycare, church, playground, etc) • EI specialists, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language, Parent Support • Collaborate with Wood County’s Help Me Growprogram

9. Wood Lane School • Six to eight students in each class • One certified teacher and one classroom aide for each class • Staff/student ratio is low to meet the physical, medical and educational needs of children

10. Wood Lane School • Occupational therapy, physical therapy, communication, adapted physical education • Nursing • Community-based activities • Transition services for youth age 14 - 22

11. Adult Services Employment • Wood Lane Industries • Community Employment Services • Laser Cartridge Express • Business Supports Associates • Scanning Solutions • Recycling • Confidential document destruction • Wood Lane Farm

12. Adult Services Program • Habilitation • Life Enhancement Options Habilitation • Life Enhancement Options Day Hab • Life Enhancement Options Older Adult • Nursing • Occupational Therapy

13. Adult Services • Workers earn a paycheck and in turn pay taxes. • Reduces entitlement liabilities of state and local government. • In 2011 Individuals working through Wood Lane earned $894,177 and contributed $69,357 in federal, state, and local taxes.

14. Wood Lane Industries Work center • structured production environment • Employment opportunities in light assembly, labeling, packaging, sorting, and other work are contracted. • 50 year history as a valued community business partner in Northwest Ohio

15. Laser cartridge express • Business started in 1993 • Remanufactures cartridges for copy machines, printers, fax machines, and other office and personal equipment • Quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. Guaranteed for one-year from purchase • Cost-savings of 15-30% for customers • Inkjet, laser jet, micro(check printing), bio cartridges, • postage ink, ribbons, drum units, • maintenance kits for fax, copiers, and • printers. • New cartridges also for sale

16. Scanning solutions • More than a scan – itis your document management system. • Scanning makes your files easy to access. • Cost efficient. Save money on storage units and increase your available office space. • Paper files destroyed in a disaster cannot be replaced. Scanned data is safe and provides a secure storage solution. • Ability to shred documents after they have been scanned, with your approval.

17. Confidential document destruction • Secure and confidential shredding services • Drop off at WLI Work Center or • Free pickup by WLI • Shredded material is recycled • Certificate of Destruction is available upon completion. • A full array of recycling services is available with particular focus on cardboard. Talk with us about your needs.

18. Confidential document destruction • A full array of recycling services available • focus on cardboard.

19. Community EmploymentIndividual workers and Enclaves • Individuals can fill a wide range of positions for employer. • Reliable, dependable, and take pride in work • Cost effective solution for your workplace. • Job Coaches provide on-the-job training at no additional expense. • Unlimited follow along - we provide ongoing staff support for as long as the employee is working for you.

20. Wood Lane Farm • Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, and plants for landscaping grown year-round. • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) – individuals, groups or business can purchase shares.

21. Wood Lane Farm • Individuals served by Wood Lane are employed to work on the Farm • Greenhouses • Land for use during spring, summer, and fall.

22. Adult ServicesLife Enhancement Options/Day Habilitation Program • Training provided for individuals who live in the community. • Goal is to improve skills needed within the community that include budgeting, banking, household tasks, and assistance with health care issues • Support is based upon the interest of the individuals and his/her needs and interests.

23. Adult ServicesLife Enhancement Options/Day Services • Older Adults: Fifty-five and older, • Individuals can participate in community-based programs which include: • Senior Center activities • bowling • events geared towards older adults.

24. Adult ServicesLife Enhancement Options/Day Services • Therapy and Sensory Rooms • Occupational therapy services • Nursing

25. Special Olympics Athletes include • youth and adults served by Wood Lane • students in special education classes in public schools

26. Wood County Special Olympics Program’s success is enhanced by over 200+ volunteers each year. Fifteen sports Year-round training

27. Nichols Therapy Pool • Built in 1993 thanks to donations by John and Nancy Nichols and other donors. • Used by children and adults served by Wood Lane, public schools special education classes, Special Olympics. Community rentals for birthday parties and other events help offset operating costs

28. Ohio National Guard Community Training Center Dolores A. Black Gymnasium Used by: • Individuals eligible for services; Special Olympics • Community groups can rent

29. Transportation Buses cover all school districts in Wood County. County-wide van shuttle service: • Transportation for adults to/from jobs in the community. • Service utilized 200,000 miles each year

30. Transportation All buses equipped with lifts for individuals who use wheelchairs

31. Service and Support Administration • Independent service unit • Reports directly to the Superintendent • Staff include Service Coordinators, Major Unusual Incident Specialist and Behavior Support Specialists. Staff assist individuals with eligibility, intake, referrals, linkage, placement, coordination, monitoring, follow-up, and crisis intervention.

32. Family Support Services • Financial support for families/care providers for areas like respite care, adaptive equipment, and special diets. • Assistance provided on a sliding scale.

33. Volunteers Volunteers include board members, community members, university students, and junior high and high school youth

34. We appreciate the diverse talents of our volunteers!

35. Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities www.woodlane.us www.facebook.com/Wood.Lane.Works www.LCEonline.com