Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities

What Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities does

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is a county government agency operating under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5126, serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families exclusively within Medina County, Ohio. The organization delivers a full lifecycle continuum of services from birth through adulthood, organized into four functional domains: Children's Services (Early Intervention for ages 0-3 in partnership with Help Me Grow, and Windfall School for ages 6-21); Service and Support Administration (case management via Individualized Service Plans); Community Supports (Community Employment, Residential options including Supported Living and ICFs, Transportation, Supportive Technology, and Recreation/Leisure); and Health & Safety (MUI reporting and emergency resources such as ROTH ID Tags and the Blue Envelope Program). Headcount is reported in the 101-250 range, with a defined management team led by Superintendent Stacey Maleckar and functional directors across SSA, Community Supports, Children's Services, HR, and Facilities/IT.

MCBDD does not develop proprietary technology products. Its technology surface consists of consumer-facing assistive technology (Remote Support, Smart Home demonstration, tablets and devices) plus standard organizational infrastructure (website, Constant Contact newsletters, provider portal, YouTube channel, social media accounts). The agency also operates a Mobile Changing Unit in partnership with Momentum Refresh to provide accessible restroom facilities at community events.

The organization is funded almost entirely through public sources: voter-approved local property tax levies, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) state allocations, federal Medicaid waiver pass-through (approximately 60% federal, 40% local match), and IDEA Part B funds for Windfall School. Services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible individuals. Service delivery occurs through a mix of direct MCBDD staff (SSAs, Windfall School teachers, transportation staff) and a contracted network of independent providers and agency providers throughout Medina County, with oversight authority for eligibility determination and MUI reporting vested statutorily in the board. The seven-member volunteer governing board is appointed by the Medina County Commissioners or Probate Judge, and the organization has no parent company or private equity ownership.

Name

Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Legal name

Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://mcbdd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is a county government agency under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5126 that coordinates and delivers a full continuum of developmental disability services, from Early Intervention through adulthood, for residents of Medina County, Ohio, funded by local tax levies and Medicaid waivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education Alternative / Nonpublic Schools (NPS) & Placements (EDAKAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Managed Care Entity Administration for Medicaid (MCO/PHP/PIHP/PAHP) (HLAEAEAJ)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Early intervention services
• Case management support
• Special education programs
• Community employment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Funding: MCBDD is funded primarily through local tax levy dollars approved by Medina County voters. Services such as Early Intervention are funded through local levy dollars with no out-of-pocket fees for eligible individuals.
2. Medicaid Waiver Funding: Many services are funded through Medicaid Waivers. When Medicaid Waiver funding is available, MCBDD pays approximately 40% of the cost of service and the other 60% is paid for by federal Medicaid funds. Services include personal care, respite, transportation, social work, nutrition, adult day services, accessibility adaptations, supported employment and medical equipment.
3. State and Federal Funding: Services receive additional funding through Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) and federal IDEA Part B funds for Windfall School special education services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MCBDD is a county government board that provides and coordinates a full continuum of services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Medina County, Ohio. Core offerings include Early Intervention for ages 0-3, the Windfall School for ages 6-21, Service and Support Administration (case management and ISP development), Community Employment, Residential Services, Transportation, Supportive Technology, Recreation and Leisure programming, advocacy training, safety programs, and a Mobile Changing Unit deployed at community events. Services are delivered through MCBDD staff and a contracted network of independent and agency providers, free of out-of-pocket cost to eligible individuals.

Product overview

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is a county government agency that provides a comprehensive range of services for individuals with developmental disabilities across all ages. Rather than a unified software product, MCBDD offers multiple interconnected service programs including Early Intervention Services (birth to age 3), Windfall School (ages 6-21), Service and Support Administration (case management), Community Employment Services, Residential Services, Transportation, and Supportive Technology. Additional programs include Recreation & Leisure activities, advocacy programs, family support services, and summer camperships. The agency also operates specialized programs like the Mobile Changing Unit, Safety Town Plus, DSP University training partnership, and recognition programs for Direct Support Professionals. Services are funded through local tax levies and Medicaid waivers, with the agency serving as the community resource for connecting, coordinating, and funding services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Medina County, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Intervention Services Services for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) who have developmental delays or disabilities, including evaluations, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), and service coordination delivered in partnership with Help Me Grow. Provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible families.
• Windfall School School program located inside the Medina County Achievement Center serving students ages 6-21 with developmental disabilities, with individual and small group instruction in communication, daily living, academic skills, vocational skills, and community learning. Funded in part through IDEA Part B.
• Service and Support Administration (SSA) Case management services that help individuals and families identify and receive services; SSAs develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and connect individuals with independent or agency providers.
• Community Employment Services Employment services helping people with developmental disabilities secure and maintain community jobs, including evaluations, job-seeking skills training, job development, job coaching, and follow-along services.
• Residential Services Residential options including Supported Living, Shared Living, and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) that allow individuals with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community.
• Transportation Services Transportation services connecting individuals with developmental disabilities to employment and program locations, with trained van drivers and aides certified in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention.
• Supportive Technology Technology services including Remote Support (off-site monitoring via live two-way communication) and Assistive Technology (tools that increase communication, learning, and independence), with a Smart Home demonstration.
• Recreation & Leisure Social and recreational activities including Special Olympics, We Thrive Together virtual programs, and community activities that help individuals develop social skills and build friendships.
• Major Unusual Incidents (MUI) Reporting and Investigation State-designated incident reporting and investigation services for alleged, suspected, or actual incidents affecting individual health and safety, including abuse, neglect, exploitation, and medical emergencies.
• Family Support Services (FSS) Program designed to keep individuals with developmental disabilities living at home by helping families purchase necessary equipment and services to ease financial burdens.
• Summer Camperships Funding program providing camperships for children and adults with developmental disabilities to attend the summer camp of their choice.
• Direct Support Professional University (DSP-U) Partnership program with Medina County Career Center and the Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP) providing nationally recognized training and the Certificate of Initial Proficiency (CIP) credential for direct support professionals.
• Mobile Changing Unit Mobile accessibility unit providing a safe, private space for personal care for individuals with mobility limitations at community events throughout Medina County, free of charge, featuring a platform lift and adult changing table with trained staff.
• Advocacy Programs Programs teaching individuals with developmental disabilities to advocate for themselves, including Leadership Academy, monthly Advocate Meetings, Advocacy Mingles, People Together, and the Speakers Bureau.
• ROTH ID TAG Emergency Identification Free emergency identification system provided through partnership with ROTH ID TAG, attaching informational tags to equipment containing critical personal and medical information for first responders.
• Blue Envelope Program Communication tool program assisting individuals with developmental disabilities during interactions with law enforcement and emergency personnel, containing personal information and identification documents.
• Camp Wonderful Summer camp partnership with the Medina Recreation Center designed for children ages 6-17 with developmental differences, offering personalized support, trained staff, and engaging activities.
• Safety Town Plus Safety education program for children in grades K-1 with developmental disabilities, teaching safety choices and emergency response using a small-scale town learning environment.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Help Me GrowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCBDD works closely with Help Me Grow to offer Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) with developmental delays or disabilities. Together, they review applications for services and complete evaluations to determine eligibility and service needs.
• Medina County Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Medina County Career Center (MCCC) to deliver the Direct Support Professional University (DSP-U) program, preparing students for careers as direct support professionals through hands-on experience and nationally recognized training.
• Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOADSP partners with MCBDD and Medina County Career Center on the DSP-U program, providing nationally recognized curriculum and the Certificate of Initial Proficiency (CIP) credential for graduates.
• The SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Society partners with MCBDD to provide Ombudsman services, helping Medina County individuals with disabilities, their families, and guardians resolve concerns and find solutions on a case-by-case basis.
• Medina County Public Transit (MCPT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMCPT provides ADA-compliant public transportation services for individuals with disabilities in Medina County, participating in Elderly and Disabled Programs of Ohio Department of Transportation and offering half-priced fares to eligible individuals.
• We Thrive Together OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWe Thrive Together Ohio offers virtual educational and recreational programs daily across all 88 Ohio counties. MCBDD covers program costs for Medina County individuals, families, and providers to participate free of charge. Over 5,000 virtual programs have been hosted connecting people with developmental differences.
• Catholic CharitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic Charities provides Service Coordinators for Early Intervention services, working with MCBDD staff to support families with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Medina County Health DepartmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedina County Health Department provides Registered Nurses who serve as Designated Evaluators for Early Intervention services, collaborating with MCBDD on child evaluation processes.
• Special Olympics Ohio Medina CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecial Olympics Ohio Medina County provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, helping individuals gain confidence and build positive self-image through successful sports experiences.
• Medina Recreation CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedina Recreation Center partners with MCBDD to offer Camp Wonderful, a summer program for children ages 6-17 with developmental differences. The program provides personalized support, trained staff, and engaging activities in a supportive environment.
• Medina County Junior Fair BoardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedina County Junior Fair Board partners with MCBDD to host Fair Friends events, providing fun activities, games, fair animals, sensory activities, and music for children with developmental differences ages 4-22 and their siblings.
• Momentum RefreshcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMCBDD funds the Mobile Changing Unit services from Momentum Refresh for events throughout Medina County, free of charge. The unit provides accessible restroom and changing facilities for people with mobility limitations at community events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National advocacy and direct-service organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, operating a federation of state and local chapters. Comparable in mission, family support, and advocacy programming, though delivered through a membership/grant-funded model rather than county-board authority.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit operating a broad portfolio of disability and developmental disability services across therapy, employment, and early intervention nationwide. Comparable on service categories (EI, employment, camp, assistive tech) but operates at portfolio scale and is not a county-designated authority.
• United Cerebral Palsy (Inclusion): National network of affiliates delivering residential, employment, and assistive technology services for people with cerebral palsy and broader developmental disabilities. Overlaps directly with MCBDD's residential, supported employment, and supportive technology service lines, but at affiliate-mediated scale rather than a single county mandate.

Direct peers

• Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Adjacent Northeast Ohio county board of DD operating under the same Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5126 framework, providing the same ISP-led case management, adult services, and school-age special education programs as MCBDD. Directly comparable on mission, funding mix (tax levy + Medicaid waiver), and DSP-staffed service delivery model.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Largest Ohio county DD board, operating the same Ohio DODD-regulated service model at much greater scale. Provides an upper-bound benchmark for service catalog breadth, contracted provider network, and organizational complexity relevant to MCBDD's trajectory.
• Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Rural Ohio county DD board offering the same statutory service mix as MCBDD. Comparable in scope and statutory mandate; differs chiefly in scale and rural provider density, making it a useful sizing reference.
• Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Another Ohio county DD board delivering the same full lifespan continuum (Early Intervention through adult employment/residential). Highly comparable on revenue model, regulatory authority, and service catalog, with overlapping contracted provider networks in the Cleveland-Medina corridor.

Others

• National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD): Member association of state and territorial DD councils that informs federal DD policy and best-practice sharing. Indirectly comparable as a peer ecosystem MCBDD participates in for advocacy, federal funding alignment, and program design intelligence.
• Help Me Grow (Ohio): Ohio's Part C Early Intervention system and MCBDD's named co-delivery partner for EI services. Functions as upstream referral funnel for MCBDD's EI program rather than a competitor, but its funding and eligibility rules materially drive MCBDD's pediatric pipeline.
• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD): State-level oversight and funding agency that sets the regulatory framework MCBDD operates within, including waiver administration and MUI rules. Not a competitive peer, but the upstream funder and policy authority whose decisions directly shape MCBDD's revenue and compliance posture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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