defiance county board of dd

What defiance county board of dd does

The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD), also doing business as DCBDD and Defiance DD, is a county government agency headquartered at 195 Island Park Ave., Defiance, Ohio, operating under the statutory authority of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). Its mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their community across the lifespan, delivering services from early intervention through adulthood. Programs are organized around four pillars: education (Good Samaritan School and preschool), Service & Support Administration (eligibility determination, intake referrals, MUI/abuse reporting, due-process rights, and an Assistive Technology Lending Library plus a Sensory Lending Library), Community Services and Activities (Employment Services, Individual Support Services grants, Special Olympics, Art Nite, No Limits with Kaitlyn's Cottage, the C.I.A. self-advocacy group, and Project STIR leadership training), and resource navigation (Funding and Grant Opportunities). After-hours crisis coverage is provided through OhioGuidestone (1-800-468-4357).

The agency's technology footprint is intentionally limited: a WordPress website at defiancedd.org, Facebook and YouTube channels, an event calendar, and Google Forms-based annual community surveys; there is no proprietary platform, mobile app, API, or AI/ML capability disclosed. Service delivery relies on direct in-person coordination at the Defiance office and community-based programming, supplemented by referral partnerships with state agencies (Ohio Employment First, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities/Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Ohio Means Jobs) and advocacy organizations (Ohio Self Determination Association, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, The Arc Ohio, Ohio SIBS). Local employer partners including Kroger, ServiceMaster, Chief Super Market, Nemco Food Equipment, McDonald's, and Defiance College provide employment destinations and student intern support.

The business model is non-commercial: the entity is a public county board, not a for-profit company, and accordingly generates no private equity, venture, or investor-backed funding. Revenue (appropriations) flows from Defiance County property tax levies, state DODD allocations, and Medicaid waiver pass-through funding for eligible services. The Individual Support Services (ISS) program is a grant-style reimbursement mechanism subject to annual allocation caps and a sliding-fee structure. The Special Olympics program operates as a separate non-profit 501(c)(3) funded by private and corporate donations, with the website stating that nearly 99% of funds raised go directly to Special Olympics programming. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no commercial customer relationships exist; the organization is therefore not an investable target under PE/VC/M&A frameworks.

Name

defiance county board of dd

Legal name

Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Website

https://defiancedd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities is a county government agency in Defiance, Ohio that delivers lifelong education, employment, service coordination, and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, funded primarily through county appropriations and state Medicaid waivers.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Therapeutic & Developmental Preschools (Specialized Support) (EDACABAO)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Special education
• Employment support services
• Community inclusion programs
• Assistive technology lending

Headquarters

HQ city

Defiance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD) is a county government agency that provides lifelong supports, education, and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Defiance County, Ohio. Its core offerings include Service & Support Administration, the Good Samaritan School (including preschool), Early Intervention, Employment Services, Individual Support Services (financial assistance grants), Assistive Technology and Sensory Lending Libraries, Special Olympics, and recreational/self-advocacy programs.

Product overview

The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities operates as a county government agency providing a comprehensive range of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The organization offers educational services through Good Samaritan School and preschool programs, service coordination via Service & Support Administration, assistive technology through lending libraries, employment services, recreational programs including Special Olympics, Art Nite, and No Limits, self-advocacy initiatives through the C.I.A. Group and Project STIR, financial assistance via Individual Support Services, and resource navigation for funding and grants. These services work together to support individuals throughout their lifetime, from early intervention through adult services, focusing on community inclusion, independence, and quality of life.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Inclusion Action (C.I.A.) Group: A self-advocacy group that meets monthly to discuss, plan and act on various issues such as increasing accessibility in the community, encouraging inclusion with local events, participating in community service projects, and promoting advocacy awareness.
• Good Samaritan School
• Early Intervention
• Individual Support Services (ISS)

Products and services

• Good Samaritan School
• Service & Support Administration
• Assistive Technology Lending Library
• Sensory Lending Library
• Individual Support Services (ISS)
• Employment Services
• Defiance County Special Olympics
• Art Nite
• No Limits
• Community Inclusion Action (C.I.A.) Group
• Project STIR
• Funding and Grant Opportunities
• Early Intervention

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Employment FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState initiative that provides professional development tools to state and county agencies and service providers to help people with developmental disabilities get jobs. The initiative was signed into law in 2012 by Governor John Kasich with the philosophy that every person has abilities, skills and talents to enrich the community.
• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOOD houses the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) which provides services and support to help individuals obtain and maintain employment. Services include evaluation, vocational counseling, job placement assistance, and transportation services.
• Ohio Means JobsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState workforce development platform connecting job seekers with career opportunities and skills training resources.
• Kaitlyn's CottagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint recreational programming partner providing activities twice monthly including baking, movie night, karaoke, and bingo. Recreation nights are held at the Cottage or community locations.
• Ohio Self Determination AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState organization providing advocacy, education, leadership and supports for adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Ohio Developmental Disabilities CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState council focused on advocacy and policy development for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• The Arc, OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState chapter of national advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• OhioGuidestoneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAfter-hours and weekend crisis support provider for Major Unusual Incident (MUI) reporting. Contact number is 1-800-468-4357.
• Defiance CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal college partner and employer of people with disabilities. Also provides student intern support for programs like Art Nite.
• Local Employers (Kroger, ServiceMaster, Chief Super Market, Nemco Food Equipment, McDonald's)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDefiance County businesses employing people with developmental disabilities through employment services program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD): State-level agency that oversees, funds, and sets policy for all 88 Ohio county boards of DD; DCBDD operates as a local arm of this statewide system, making DODD the umbrella regulator and primary funding source.
• The Arc of Ohio: Statewide advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; a formal referral and policy partner of DCBDD and a broader alternative to direct county-board services.
• Special Olympics Ohio: Statewide sports training and competition organization that DCBDD partners with to deliver local Special Olympics programming; comparable in mission (disability inclusion) but operates at statewide scale.

Direct peers

• Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services: Southwest Ohio county DD agency serving Hamilton County (Cincinnati); operates under the same Ohio DODD system and delivers the same school, SSA, and employment services portfolio.
• Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Adjacent Ohio county board of DD serving Lucas County (Toledo area); operates the same set of school, SSA, employment, and recreation programs under the Ohio DODD framework, making it the closest structural and operational peer.
• Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Ohio county board of DD serving the Columbus region; offers school, early intervention, SSA, employment, and community services under the same Ohio DODD regulatory structure as DCBDD.
• Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board: Northeast Ohio county board of DD providing SSA, school, employment, and recreation services to individuals with developmental disabilities under the same state regulatory model.
• Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Larger Ohio county board of DD serving the Cleveland area; runs comparable SSA, school, employment, and community-inclusion programs under the same state framework.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio: Regional nonprofit providing employment and training services, including programs for people with disabilities, in the same northwest Ohio service area as DCBDD; partial overlap on employment services and a potential collaboration or competition point.

Others

• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD): State agency housing the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation; an upstream referral source for DCBDD's employment services program rather than a competitor, channeling clients into county DD services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe604HICIVnmOHm6orqbk2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/DefianceCountyBoardofDD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/defiance-county-board-of-dd

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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