Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities

10/31/2026

🎃👻 **Happy Halloween from ACBDD & Dale-Roy School!** 👻🎃

What a SPOOKTACULAR week! 🧡🖤

This week was Spirit Week, and the staff and students of Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Dale-Roy School went ALL OUT with costumes, creativity, laughter, and Halloween fun! 🎃

We kicked off the week with our school Trick-or-Treat celebration! 🍬 Families were invited to join their students for trick-or-treating and then head back to the classrooms to enjoy a special family activity together. ❤️

We wrapped up the week with a Halloween Dance Party! 🎶💃🕺 There was music, dancing, smiles, and plenty of fun!

These are the moments that make Dale-Roy School so special! It's more than costumes and candy — it's about friendships, inclusion, making memories, and bringing our students, families, and staff together. 💜💚

A HUGE thank you to our amazing staff and families for making this week so memorable!

🎃 **Happy Halloween from our Dale-Roy family to yours!** 🎃

10/30/2026

💜💚 OUR COMMUNITY. OUR SERVICES. OUR FUTURE.

📢 WHAT HAPPENS IF THE NOVEMBER LEVY DOESN'T PASS?

If the levy does not pass, the Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities will have to make difficult decisions about reducing or eliminating services.

Here's what could happen:

🏫 DALE-ROY SCHOOL
Could be reduced to one or two classrooms or possibly close. Students may have to return to their local school districts.

🚐 TRANSPORTATION
Board-operated transportation could be eliminated.

💚 EARLY INTERVENTION
Services for infants, toddlers, and their families could be significantly reduced.

💜 OTHER PROGRAMS
Programs and services that are not required by law could be eliminated.

📢 WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

For 20 years, the Board has not requested an increase in its levy rate. Meanwhile, the cost of providing services continues to rise.

The Board has already made changes to reduce expenses, but additional funding is needed to maintain current services.

These are potential cuts, not final decisions.

💜💚 These services make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Ashland County.

Our community deserves to know what is at stake.

💜💚 Live. Learn. Work. Play.

Learn more at www.daleroyworks.org

10/30/2026

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨

The Ashland County Board of DD levy is OUTSIDE MILLAGE!

🤔 What does that mean?

🏡 Outside millage is a property tax that must be approved by voters. Unlike inside millage, which is permitted under state law without a separate vote, outside millage requires voter approval.

💰 Even when property values increase, the Board of DD does NOT automatically receive more revenue from this existing levy due to Ohio's tax reduction rules.

💰 Ohio's property tax rules generally prevent existing voted levies from automatically collecting more money just because property values increase.

🗳️ To increase the amount collected, the Board must ask Ashland County voters for approval.

⏰ This is the FIRST time in approximately 20 YEARS that the Board has requested a levy increase!

Meanwhile, the cost of providing services continues to rise.

❤️ For nearly 60 years, the Ashland County Board of DD and Dale-Roy School have supported individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

📢 Know the facts before you vote on November 3rd!

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10/29/2026

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10/28/2026

💜💚 DID YOU KNOW? Cost Reductions Came BEFORE the Funding Request!

The Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD) understands that every taxpayer dollar matters!

Before requesting additional levy funding, the Board took important steps to reduce expenses, improve efficiency, and make responsible financial decisions — all while continuing to support individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Ashland County.

💜 Here's what the Board has done to control costs:

🤝 Shared Leadership: Moved to a shared board arrangement with Wayne County to streamline leadership and operations.

💚 Administrative Efficiency:Kept reported administrative costs BELOW 4%!

🚐 Transportation Changes: Transitioned from buses to vans as part of efforts to reduce transportation expenses.

💜 Program Restructuring: Privatized adult programs to change how services are delivered and manage costs.

🏫 Dale-Roy School: Capped school capacity to help manage operational expenses and available resources.

💚 Funding & Service Reviews: Expanded grant-funded Early Intervention services and reviewed Medicaid Waiver recipients to help manage funding and service needs.

📢 WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

For 20 years, the Board has not requested an increase in its levy rate.

During that time, expenses have continued to rise due to inflation, increasing Medicaid Waiver costs, and the growing complexity of services needed by individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Board has already made changes, restructured programs, and worked to control spending BEFORE asking the community for additional funding.

💜💚 Being responsible with taxpayer dollars while providing essential services to individuals and families in Ashland County remains a priority!

Our community deserves to understand not only why additional funding is being requested, but also what has already been done to reduce costs.

💜💚 Live. Learn. Work. Play.

Learn more at www.daleroyworks.org

10/28/2026

The Ashland Aktion Club met on Tuesday October 27, 2026 to work on cards to our troops. This is an activity that is done yearly to send cards to our troops during the holidays.

Aktion Club is an organization for adults with disabilities to help further their experiences out in the public.

10/27/2026

Thank you Ashland Source for this article about the levy. Take a read.

Learn more at www.daleroyworks.org

The two levies impact the Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Ashland County Council on Aging and Ashland County JFS.

10/27/2026

💚 Helping Individuals Live, Learn, Work, and Thrive in Ashland County!

Did you know that the Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD) supports more then 275 county residents through Service & Support Administration (SSA)?

Living a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life often takes a team of people working together. That's where our dedicated Service & Support Administrators come in! 💜

Our SSA team works one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to help them navigate services, access resources, and coordinate the supports they need to live their best lives.

🌟 What does Service & Support Administration do?

💜 Helps individuals identify their goals, needs, and dreams.

💚 Connects individuals and families with available services and community resources.

💜 Coordinates Medicaid Waiver services.

💚 Supports opportunities for greater independence, community involvement, and meaningful experiences.

💜 Helps individuals access residential supports, employment opportunities, and other essential services.

📊 Did You Know

🏡 More than 275 Ashland County residents receive Service & Support Administration.

💚 178 Medicaid Waivers are currently active, helping individuals access services that allow them to live and participate in their communities rather than institutional settings.

Additional supports available in our community include:

✅ Adult Day Programs and Habilitation Services

✅ Vocational Skills Training

✅ Special Olympics Participation

✅ Residential and Community Support Services

💜 Why is local levy funding so important?

Medicaid Waivers help pay for services that support individuals with developmental disabilities, while local levy funding helps provide the coordination needed to connect individuals with those services.

As individuals live longer, more fulfilling lives and their needs become increasingly complex, the importance of these supports continues to grow.

💚 Behind every service is a person, a family, and a life filled with possibilities.

We are proud of our dedicated SSA team and the important work they do every day to support individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Ashland County!

💜💚 Live. Learn. Work. Play.

🔗 Learn more at www.daleroyworks.org

10/26/2026

💜💚 Early Intervention & Home Visiting: Making a BIG Difference in Little Lives and Supporting Families! 👶🏡

The first three years of a child's life are filled with incredible growth, learning, and development. Sometimes, a little extra support can make a lifelong difference!

The Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD) is proud to offer Early Intervention and Home Visiting services that help children and families throughout Ashland County.

💜 Early Intervention: Building Strong Foundations

Our Early Intervention program supports infants and toddlers from birth through age 3, helping children reach important developmental milestones while empowering parents and caregivers.

Our dedicated specialists work alongside families in their homes, providing individualized services that may include:

💚 Occupational Therapy

💜 Physical Therapy

💚 Speech and Language Development

💜 Developmental Coaching and Guidance

💚 Connecting Families with Helpful Resources

🌟 Did You Know?

117 families are currently receiving Early Intervention support in Ashland County!

❤️ Something We're Especially Proud Of!

The satisfaction surveys we've received back from parents have all been filled with high praise for our Early Intervention program!

This positive feedback reflects the dedication, compassion, and meaningful relationships our team builds with the families they serve. 💜

🏡 Home Visiting: Bringing Support Right to Your Door!

When families are navigating a new diagnosis, learning how to support their child's development, or facing ongoing challenges, having someone to turn to can make all the difference.

Our Home Visiting program brings knowledgeable specialists directly into families' homes to provide:

💜 Guidance and emotional support

💚 Help understanding a child's developmental needs

💜 Assistance navigating services and resources

💚 Support during important family transitions

💜 A dependable point of contact when questions or challenges arise

🌟 Did You Know?

8 Ashland County families are currently receiving support through our Home Visiting program!

💜💚 Why Do These Programs Matter?

Early Intervention and Home Visiting are about more than providing services. They're about building relationships, celebrating milestones, strengthening families, and making sure parents and caregivers have the tools and support they need.

Whether it's helping a child learn a new skill or guiding a family through an unfamiliar situation, our dedicated staff makes a meaningful difference every day!

❤️ 117 Early Intervention families. 8 Home Visiting families. Countless opportunities to make a difference!

We are incredibly proud of our staff and the important work they do for children and families throughout Ashland County!

💜💚 Live. Learn. Work. Play.

Learn more at www.daleroyworks.org