[INSERT PRESENTATION TITLE] COUNTY BOARD USER: Delete OACB logo and replace With your board logo. Delete this instruction box. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OHIO COUNTY BOARDS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES [INSERT PRESENTATION TITLE] [Month date, year] COUNTY BOARD USER: Change text as needed for your specific presentation. Delete this instruction box.

Primary text and bullets go here: Replace with your own bullet text HEADLINE GOES HERE Primary text and bullets go here: Replace with your own bullet text All of the next slides can be customized or duplicated and updated to support your local program Swap box with your local photos or a text box featuring the Always There colors (see pages 4 & 5 for examples) County Board of DD members are appointed by county commissioners and probate judges. Boards include seven community members, of which at least three of those members being a family member of an individual with a developmental disability. The Board Members govern the work of the County Board of DD. In conjunction with the county Superintendent and his/her staff ensures the development and operation of local programs that are responsive to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. COUNTY BOARD USER: This is a basic template page. Update all items and duplicate the page as needed. Delete this instruction box.

WHO ARE OHIO’S COUNTY DD BOARDS? MISSION: Provide supports and services to people with developmental disabilities (DD) in Ohio WHO WE SERVE: Ohio’s county boards support more than 90,000 children and adults every year WHERE WE SERVE: All 88 Ohio counties County Board of DD members are appointed by county commissioners and probate judges. Boards include seven community members, of which at least three of those members being a family member of an individual with a developmental disability. The Board Members govern the work of the County Board of DD. In conjunction with the county Superintendent and his/her staff ensures the development and operation of local programs that are responsive to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. COUNTY BOARD USER: Replace image with local family or board photo(s). Delete this instruction box.

HOW DO WE SUPPORT PEOPLE? County boards oversee case management and: Early childhood services Educational services Supported living & residential services Family support services Job training & employment services Specialized supports to address unique needs Funds are raised and services are managed at the county level to support OUR communities. — Continued local funding is critical to support individual needs and programs. This is a great opportunity to talk about individual needs And how each individual requires support for their unique challenges County boards assess and support access to services They help match funding and the funding stream to support those services COUNTY BOARD USER: You should update this text to be more specific to your local programs. (Delete this box)

CHANGE IS A CONSTANT CHALLENGE Ohio’s county boards are constantly evolving and overcoming challenges in order to meet the needs of people in our communities: Workforce shortages State and federal regulatory changes Public perceptions of people with disabilities It is critical that our employees, partners, and communities understand that county boards provide vital, life-long resources for people with developmental disabilities and their families. With our support, funding and access to vital resources help serve the lifelong needs of people with developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity to talk about all of the changes can challenges: Workforce challenges Legislative challenges Changes in reimbursement rates and processes Lack of understanding of how tax levies support our programs COUNTY BOARD USER: You may update text to be more specific to your local programs. (Delete this box)

50th ANNIVERSARY OBJECTIVES: WHY ARE WE CELEBRATING? 50th ANNIVERSARY OBJECTIVES: Educate our community and local leaders about evolving services and supports Demonstrate the current and future value of individualized support throughout a person’s lifetime Build support and engagement for our mission Develop a permanent historical resource about Ohioans with developmental disabilities To ensure continued service, we must engage with our communities about the value we provide to those with lifelong needs.

CELEBRATING OUR STORIES Our anniversary theme is designed for storytelling. “Always There” reminds everyone that county boards of DD: Fulfill a critical and always-present need for support Help individuals and families throughout their lifetimes Responsibly oversee local services according to community expectations It’s adaptable to local, personal storytelling: OUR ALWAYS THERE THEME: We created it to do these things: Unify all 88 counties Create a local rallying point Reflect the continuity of support, sense of security, and history of partnership offered by county boards Focus on the past, present, and look toward the future. The messages it delivers: Represents the critical and always-present individual and community need for support Reinforces the reliability of county boards Reassures individuals and families uneasy with change

CELEBRATION THROUGH STORYTELLING We will share our stories about providers, supporters, historical milestones, and the families and people we support here: History Project website Statewide events, local events, and service days Educational materials Social media campaigns Local news stories

HOW CAN YOU HELP US? If you are part of our community and know someone who has made an impact, help us shine a light on their story by telling us about them. We are also collecting historical photos, documents, videos, and other artifacts of significance to help us tell the stories of people with developmental disabilities in Ohio. You may submit stories or history information to the appropriate item-specific email address below: 50stories@oacbdd.org 50documents@oacbdd.org 50photos@oacbdd.org 50videos@oacbdd.org 50artifacts@oacbdd.org Send us your stories