Services Provided

For eligibiity information call the Intake and Referral Office
at 419-381-8320.

The Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities provides programs, supports and services to enhance the independence, community acceptance and physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities.

What is a Developmental Disability?

In Ohio, a developmental disability is one that occurs before a person's 22nd birthday, causes the person to experience limitations before age 22, and continues for an indefinite period of time. Examples of conditions that qualify as developmental disabilities may include but are not limited to the following: traumatic head injury, muscular dystrophy, sensory impairment, seizure disorders, orthopedic impairments, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation.

To verify eligibility contact the Centralized Intake Office at 419-381-8308.

Self-Determination

The Lucas County Board of MR/DD embraces the philosophy of self-determination, an approach for planning individualized services and supports. We will support eligible individuals and their families in developing a vision for their future based on individual strengths, interests and choices. We will also assist with identifying, creating and funding the supports needed to pursue that vision.

Early Intervention Services

Early Intervention means identifying problems or what could become problems early in a child's life so that the child grows and develops in the best way possible. Early Intervention Services vary for each family depending need. Services may be provided in a home-based or center-based setting and may include service coordination, parent education, parent support, and consultation in the areas of language development, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Parents are regarded as full partners.

Children ages 0-2 are eligible with one developmental delay or who are at established risk. A developmental delay means that the child has not reached a developmental milestone that other children of the same age can perform. An established risk involves developmental problems related to diagnosed medical disorders, or physical or mental conditions known to result in developmental delay such as prematurity, low birth weight, mother under age 18, drug or alcohol abuse by the mother, lack of early prenatal care and poverty.

School-Age Program

School-Age Services are provided in a variety of ways to students, families and school districts. These services might include service and support administration, school-to-work transition support, Summer Options, and assistance to school districts with Medicaid billing.

Adult Options

Individuals are eligible for adult options if they have a developmental disability that results in substantial functional limitations in at least three of the following areas: self-care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency.

Lott Industries provides employment opportunities at one of its three production facilities and in comunity settings. For almost 50 years, Lott Industries has been proving that persons with disabilities can be viable, productive members of the community's workforce. Employees are paid in accordance with the amount of work actually produced and receive fringe benefits such as paid holidays and paid vacation time.

Through the Vocational Services Center individuals develop specific work skills and explore opportunities for a successful transition into competitive employment in the community. Assistance includes job searches, skill training, and the necessary follow-up support to maintain successful employment and career development.

Support Services

The Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities supports a variety of services designed to maintain the family unit and provide individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities the opportunities to participate in community life and achieve their full potentials. Such services include Family Crisis Intervention; Supported Living; Supported Housing; and Family Resource Services, which provides financial assistance to families for respite care, adaptive equipment, special diets, family education, and other necessities.

Service and Support Administration

The Department of Family and Community Supports houses the services and
support administration delivering the following functions:

1. Establish eligibility
2. Assess individual needs for services
3. Develop a single service plan for each individual
4. Establish a budget for services based on assessed needs
5. Assist individuals in the selection of service providers
6. Ensure that services are effectively coordinated and provided
7. Monitor implementation of the individual plan
8. Incorporate the results of quality assurance reviews into the individual plan to
enhance desired outcomes
9. Ensure that the person has representation and advocacy

Transportation

The Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities operates one of the largest bus fleets in Northwest Ohio. A fleet of passenger vans provides transportation to and from home, program facilities, and many recreational events.

Recreation/Leisure

The Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities provides a broad array of recreational and athletic activities including dinner-dances, field trips, bowling, basketball, softball, and swimming. The Board is a sponsor of Special Olympics.

For more information call the Intake and Referral Office at 419-381-8320.

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