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STAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation with the goal of putting people with developmental disabilities into the workforce.  Closely associated with the Scioto County Board of DD, STAR, Inc. operates the County Board's Community Employment Program. 

Its latest venture is The Vocation Station, located at 1619 Chillicothe Street, which has been made possible through a grant from the Ohio Rehabilitation Service Commission.  The grant is designed to help students ages 14 - 22 with DD make a smoother transition from school to work.  For more information, call 354-1517.
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Adams, Mantell appointed to SCDD Board

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COVID NOTIFICATIONS

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The July Newsletter is Here!

Superintendent Matt Purcell details how SCDD's response to the COVID-19 pandemic will change how we work in the future and Erica Wallace steps into new role as Director of Early Childhood Services at Carousel More +

Thank you, Direct Service Professionals!

Direct Service Professionals are the backbone of Ohio's DD system. They provide 1:1 supports for our family, friends, and neighbors with intellectual or developmental disabilities every day. During the COVID pandemic, everyone -- including our local DSP's -- have been confronted with new challenges and have found creative ways to continue serving the people we all care about. This is for our DSP's. Thank you. More +
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 info for families

These links come from the OSU Extension, and families and providers may find them useful during Ohio's stay-at-home mandate. More +

Coronavirus/COVID-19 info for DSPs

 As a Direct Service Provider, what is the best way to continue caring for people with developmental disabilities in the current pandemic? This graphic from DODD and the Ohio Department of Health offers advice and methodologies.  More +

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