Service and Support Administration is the primary point of service coordination for people with developmental disabilities eligible for County Board of DD Services. The Service and Support Administrators (SSAs) assess a person’s needs and identify supports that will emphasize a good life, dignity and respect, community inclusion with quality staff and services. SSA supports may span throughout a lifetime. You can contact any one of our dedicated SSA team members by calling our main office number at 937-592-0015.
SCHOOL AGE SERVICES
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We are committed to providing supports to school age children and their families. We recognize that the needs of people vary depending on their age and realize that the needs of school age children are unique. Services to school age children include Parent Support Group, Teen Summer Programming, the RISE (Recreation, Independence, Skills and Exploration) program and service coordination. We also assist with transition planning for teens as they transition from school to adulthood and the unique changes in their life; whether that be employment, volunteering, life skills education or special programming that encourages and supports community integration.
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Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group was created to provide a place of friendship and support for families with children with developmental disabilties. Meetings are held monthly at the Discovery Center.
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BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION
Behavioral Intervention is a service designed to help individuals, providers (DSPs) and families cope with challenging behaviors. The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) assists in the coordination of Functional Assessments of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans that address behaviors and provides a means to help the individual become more socially adapted.
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TEEN RECREATION
Teen Recreation is a program that focuses on vocational exploration and job readiness skills. It could be an important step in planning for life after school. This program serves youth 14 to graduation during the summer break from school.
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TRANSITION SERVICES
Transition services: RTC Industries Inc. serves as a vendor for the Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities in the Transition program. Eligible individuals are served utilizing many different locations in the community. The program is designed for individuals with disabilities between the ages of 14-22. It serves to provide experience in regard to community employment and will be instrumental in Employment First. Employment First emphasizes employment as the priority and preferred outcome for working-age adults with disabilities. It recognizes the social and economic benefits of meaningful work for all individuals.
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Adult Services
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Services for adults include service coordination for housing, benefits, employment, transportation, providers, community integration, health and much more. Services are coordinated with the needs of the person in mind. Employment, vocational, day habilitation, seniors and recreational services are available. People may be connected to those services by working with their SSA (Service & Support Administrator).
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Individualized plans may include services such as job shadowing, job developing, on-the job training, and integration services. Many providers work together with us to support people in obtaining rewarding careers. This coordination of job-related services helps to ensure mutual satisfaction by the employee and the employer.
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VOC HAB AND DAY SERVICES
Behavioral Intervention is a service designed to help individuals, providers (DSPs) and families cope with challenging behaviors. The Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS) assists in the coordination of Functional Assessments of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans that address behaviors and provides a means to help the individual become more socially adapted.
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SENIORS’ PROGRAM
LCBDD finds it important that Seniors are still involved in their community and feel connected. People receiving services should see their SSA for options including the Friendly Senior Center, Green Hills, Adult Day Services, RTC Industries, and many other options.
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TRANSPORTATION
Logan County has many transportation options for individuals with developmental disabilities. There are multiple Non-Medical Transportation options in Logan County that can assist people with getting to and from adult day services, vocational habilitation services, and job sites. In addition to this, people receiving services through LCBDD should contact their SSA to receive a discount on public transportation options in Logan County.
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COMMUNITY FIRST
Supports for adults to be linked and become an integral part of things going on outside of DD services. This may include recreation, safety training, joining service organizations, health classes, volunteering, advocacy training, and participating in Special Olympics. People may be connected with these supports by working with their SSA.
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