The Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities

10/20/2026

10/16/2026

💙 WHAT IS AN SSA? AND WHAT DOES THE SSA DEPARTMENT DO? 💙

At the Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities, our Service and Support Administrators (SSAs) play an important role in helping individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful, fulfilling lives in their communities.

But what exactly does an SSA do? 🤔

An SSA is a partner, advocate, and guide who helps individuals and families navigate services and supports while keeping the person’s needs, choices, and goals at the center of every decision.

💙 Building Relationships
SSAs get to know the individuals they support, listen to their hopes and concerns, and help them work toward the things that matter most to them.

📋 Creating Individual Service Plans
SSAs work with individuals, families, and support teams to develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP). This plan outlines personal goals and the services and supports that can help each person succeed.

🤝 Connecting People With Services
From coordinating supports to helping individuals explore service providers and community resources, SSAs help people understand their options and make informed choices.

🌟 Monitoring Progress and Well-Being
SSAs follow up to help ensure services are meeting the individual’s needs, address concerns, and adjust supports when circumstances change.

🏡 Promoting Independence and Community Inclusion
Every person deserves opportunities to learn, grow, build relationships, make choices, and participate in their community. SSAs help individuals work toward greater independence and a life that reflects their own interests and goals.

At the heart of Service and Support Administration is the person. Every individual has unique strengths, dreams, preferences, and abilities. The SSA department works alongside individuals, families, providers, and community partners to help turn goals into opportunities.

💙 An SSA is more than a connection to services. It’s a connection to possibilities, choice, and a community where everyone belongs.

10/13/2026

A big Thank You to our SSA staff!!

10/09/2026

📢 REMINDER: OFFICE CLOSURE

In observance of Columbus Day, all Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities offices will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, during regular business hours.

10/08/2026

What Is the Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities?

The Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Pike County Board of DD) is a local organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Pike County. Our goal is simple but meaningful: to help people live, learn, work, participate, and pursue their dreams as valued members of their community.
We believe every person deserves the opportunity to make choices about their own life, be treated with dignity and respect, and have the support necessary to reach their individual goals.
Supporting People Throughout Their Lives
The Pike County Board of DD provides services and support for eligible children and adults at different stages of life. Our Service and Support Administration (SSA) team works with individuals and their families to identify needs, establish person-centered goals, connect people with resources, and coordinate services. The goal is to make sure the support a person receives are centered around what is important to them and what they want their life to look like.
Services can include assistance with community living, residential support, employment and day services, funding resources, transportation coordination, crisis assistance, and connections to other community resources.

Our work does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach. Every person has different abilities, interests, needs, and dreams. We work alongside individuals, families, guardians, providers, schools, and community partners to build supports around each person's unique goals.

The Pike County Board of DD: Supporting People. Empowering Choices. Building Community.

To learn more about the Pike County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the services available to Pike County residents, contact the Board's administrative office at:
330 East North Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690
or call us at (740)947-8470.

10/08/2026

FYI!!! Here are some upcoming training opportunities.

10/07/2026