Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities

What Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities does

Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ECBDD) is a county government social services agency established in 1967 under Ohio state law and headquartered at 4405 Galloway Road, Sandusky, Ohio. It serves as the single designated county board responsible for eligibility determination, Service and Support Administration (SSA), and Medicaid waiver certification for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Erie County, operating under oversight of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). The agency delivers lifetime support across three cohorts: Help Me Grow (birth to age 3, including home visiting and early intervention), School Age Support (ages 3 through high school graduation), and Adult Support (advocacy, community engagement, Employment First, and residential service coordination). It supports 926 eligible individuals, primarily through its 25-person staff plus a network of 100+ certified service providers.

ECBDD's service portfolio is composed of nine core programs: Help Me Grow, Service and Support Administration, Community Engagement, Employment First, Tech Home (a life-skills training facility at 2205 Campbell St), Provider Search Tools, Waiver Certification, Family Directed Resources, and a Board Support Resource Videos library. Technology assets are limited to third-party tooling rather than proprietary platforms: a WordPress-based website integrated with the Recite Me accessibility toolbar (WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant, 100+ languages), Constant Contact for email, SMS opt-in for alerts, and standard social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). The agency maintains HIPAA Privacy Practices and TCPA-compliant SMS practices.

Funding is derived from a $6M annual local property tax levy, supplemented by state Medicaid waiver reimbursements and federal pass-through funding; services are delivered at no cost to eligible individuals. The organization markets through its website, SMS, newsletter, social media, and community events, and operates partnerships with Ohio DODD, Erie Metro Parks, OHgo, Erie CORE, local schools, and Cinemark. There is no commercial revenue model, no equity funding, no parent company, and no M&A activity; the entity is a standalone county government board.

Name

Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Legal name

Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://eriecbdd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities is an Ohio county government agency, established in 1967, that delivers lifetime case management, early intervention, employment, and community-engagement services to 926 eligible individuals with developmental disabilities across Erie County through a network of 100+ certified providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Early intervention programs
• Case management services
• Employment support services
• Community disability supports

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandusky

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Publicly funded agency supported by local tax levy ($6M) and state/federal developmental disability funding through Ohio DODD. Services are provided at no cost to eligible individuals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities is a governmental social services agency that provides lifelong support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Erie County, Ohio. Services span Help Me Grow early intervention (birth to age 3), Service and Support Administration (school-age through adulthood), Employment First job placement, Community Engagement programs, and Tech Home technology training. Services are delivered at no cost to eligible individuals and families through direct agency staff and a network of over 100 certified service providers.

Product overview

Erie County Board of Developmental Disabilities is a governmental social services agency that offers a comprehensive suite of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout their lifetime. The organization operates a platform of interconnected services including Help Me Grow (birth to age 3 early childhood support), Service and Support Administration (school-age and adult case management), Community Engagement programs, Employment First job placement services, Tech Home technology resources, and various administrative services including Provider Search Tools, Waiver Certification, and Family Directed Resources. The agency supports more than 900 individuals through a network of over 100 certified service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Help Me Grow Early childhood support program for children from birth to age 3, including home visiting and early intervention services for developmental delays or disabilities.
• Service and Support Administration Agency staff work directly with individuals and families to develop and carry out individualized service plans, serving both school-age (age 3 to high school graduation) and adult populations.
• Community Engagement Program that creates opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to engage with family and friends, contribute to their community, and live a life reflecting individual choices.
• Employment First Program partnering with local agencies, schools, and individuals to promote and facilitate employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities in Erie County.
• Tech Home Technology-focused program and facility providing technology-related resources and life-skills training (including survival cooking classes) for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Waiver Certification Certification process through which providers become authorized to deliver Medicaid waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Family Directed Resources Resources and support for families of individuals with developmental disabilities to help navigate services and life transitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 926 eligible individuals receiving services
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)coreOthersState agency that oversees developmental disability services in Ohio. ECBDD operates under DODD guidelines and receives state funding through this partnership.
• Erie Metro ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular partner for community engagement events including guided walks, nature activities, and outdoor recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Erie COREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly meetings for Erie CORE (Community of Resource Engagement) with monthly agenda items. Monthly collaborative meetings for community coordination.
• OHgocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for community engagement activities including mobile food pantry volunteer opportunities and summer park parties for children.
• Local Schools and Educational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local schools for Employment First program and transition planning for students with developmental disabilities.
• CinemarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to host sensory-friendly movies for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• The Arc of Ohio: Statewide advocacy and family support organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable mission (lifelong IDD support, family navigation) but advocacy-focused rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Ohio county DD board serving the Cleveland metro area. Closest direct peer — same state law framework, same DODD oversight, same Help Me Grow / SSA / Employment First service model, but at much larger scale.
• Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Ohio county DD board serving the Toledo region, geographically adjacent to Erie County. Direct regional peer operating under the same Ohio DODD oversight and levy funding structure.
• Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Ohio county DD board serving the Columbus area. Direct operational peer under the same statutory framework, with comparable lifetime service offerings and levy funding model.
• Hamilton County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Ohio county DD board serving the Cincinnati area. Same statutory role, service categories, and funding mechanism — a true functional peer for benchmarking service delivery and budget scale.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD): State-level oversight and funding agency for all Ohio county DD boards. ECBDD operates under DODD guidelines and receives state funding through this body, making DODD the direct upstream regulator and counterpart.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability services including early intervention, employment support, and community engagement. Overlaps ECBDD's Help Me Grow and Employment First services.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Large publicly traded provider of home and community-based services for IDD populations. Comparable service categories (home care, day programs, behavioral health) but operates commercially across many states at vastly larger scale.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National IDD services provider offering residential, day, and community-based supports across many states. Comparable in service mix (lifetime IDD support) but commercial and multi-state.

Regional players

• Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Adjacent Ohio county DD board serving a similar rural/suburban demographic profile to Erie County. Comparable in scale and operating constraints.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/eriecbdd/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ErieCBDD
• Instagraminstagram.com/eriecbdd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erie-county-board-of-developmental-disabilities

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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