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Summer fun starts with water safety! Whether you're visiting a community pool, water park, or backyard pool, a little pr...
05/29/2026

Summer fun starts with water safety! Whether you're visiting a community pool, water park, or backyard pool, a little preparation can help everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.

✅ DO:
- Review pool rules before entering the water.
- Ensure constant supervision, especially for children and individuals who may wander.
- Use life jackets or approved flotation devices when appropriate.
- Communicate expectations clearly and use visual supports if helpful.
- Take sensory needs into consideration; ear protection, sunglasses, or breaks from crowded areas may help.
- Know where lifeguards, exits, and quiet spaces are located.

❌ DON'T:
- Assume everyone understands water safety rules without explanation.
- Leave anyone unattended near water, even for a moment.
- Force participation if someone is uncomfortable or overwhelmed.
- Rely solely on flotation devices as a substitute for supervision.
- Ignore signs of sensory overload, fatigue, or anxiety.

Water safety is everyone's responsibility. By planning ahead and providing the right supports, we can help ensure that all individuals have a safe, fun, and inclusive summer experience.

05/28/2026

The sun was shining and the dance moves were flowing at the Annual Summer dance at the The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields! Thank you to the GE Band and all those attended and volunteered for our favorite Summer kick off event! Watch and check out our moves:)

Looking for summer camp opportunities? Check out these inclusive options right here in Butler County!  - Fitton Center f...
05/27/2026

Looking for summer camp opportunities? Check out these inclusive options right here in Butler County!

- Fitton Center for Creative Arts (Hamilton)
The Fitton Center offers a variety of summer arts camps focused on creativity, music, theater, and visual arts. Many programs are designed to be welcoming and accessible to participants of all abilities.
🔗 Register & Learn More: https://www.fittoncenter.org

- Fairfield Family Y Summer Day Camp (Fairfield)
The Fairfield Family YMCA provides inclusive camp experiences featuring swimming, sports, STEM activities, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures. The YMCA works with families to support campers with diverse needs.
🔗 Register & Learn More: https://myy.org/camp

- MetroParks of Butler County Summer Programs
MetroParks offers a variety of nature-based camps and educational programs throughout the summer. Many activities are designed to be accessible and provide opportunities for all children to explore the outdoors, learn new skills, and make connections.
🔗 Register & Learn More: https://www.yourmetroparks.net/programs-events

Before registering, contact each organization to discuss accommodations and supports that can help ensure a successful camp experience!

05/26/2026

What does inclusion mean to you?

At the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities, inclusion means creating a community where everyone belongs, is valued, and has the opportunity to participate fully in everyday life!

In this video, individuals we support share what inclusion means to them in their own words. After watching, tell us: What does inclusion mean to you?

Happy Memorial Day to all those who have served or are currently serving our country! We are thankful for your service!T...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day to all those who have served or are currently serving our country! We are thankful for your service!

The Janet Clemmons Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observation of Memorial Day. If you have an emergency and need immediate assistance, please call (513) 867-5913.

Did You Know?A developmental disability is a condition that begins before age 22 and is likely to continue throughout a ...
05/22/2026

Did You Know?

A developmental disability is a condition that begins before age 22 and is likely to continue throughout a person's life. These disabilities may affect physical, learning, language, or behavioral development and can impact daily living activities.

Developmental disabilities include, but are not limited to:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Down Syndrome
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Certain genetic and neurological conditions

People with developmental disabilities are students, employees, neighbors, friends, family members, and valued members of our community! With the right supports and opportunities, they can live, work, and thrive in the communities they choose!

At BCBDD, we're committed to connecting individuals and families with resources and supports that promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life!

To learn more about the BCBDD, visit our website at https://www.butlerdd.org/.

As pools begin to open this Memorial Day weekend, let's be sure to make this Summer a "Safe Swim Summer!" According to t...
05/21/2026

As pools begin to open this Memorial Day weekend, let's be sure to make this Summer a "Safe Swim Summer!"

According to the CDC, drowning deaths among people with Autism are nearly 40 times as likely than among the general population. Fatal drowning in children with Autism typically occurs in bodies of water near homes in the afternoon hours, precipitated by wandering. People with seizure disorders, such as epilepsy, are also at a higher risk of fatal and nonfatal drowning than the general population. To protect those with developmental disabilities, making sure you are educated on water safety and drowning prevention is essential!

Here are some quick swimming and drowning prevention tips!

Did you know Butler County has several publicly accessible adult changing tables thanks to partnerships supported by the...
05/20/2026

Did you know Butler County has several publicly accessible adult changing tables thanks to partnerships supported by the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities?

For many individuals supported by BCBDD and their families, these tables make it possible to spend more time in the community with greater dignity, comfort, and inclusion.

The following locations are located on the Universal Changing Table Map:
📍 MetroParks of Butler County
📍 Fitton Family Y
📍 MidPointe Library System West Chester
📍 Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill
📍 Inspiration Studios

The Universal Changing Table Map helps individuals and caregivers locate accessible changing stations while out in the community.

View the Universal Changing Table Map here:
https://www.changingspacescampaign.com/map

Together, we are helping create a more accessible and inclusive Butler County for everyone.

It was a standing-room-only crowd last evening for the Project SEARCH/Project LIFE - Butler Tech graduation, where the i...
05/19/2026

It was a standing-room-only crowd last evening for the Project SEARCH/Project LIFE - Butler Tech graduation, where the incredible 2026 graduates were honored! Cassie Ring Murray and the BCBDD Transition Team were thrilled to see the culmination of time and effort into employment learning by these outstanding interns!

Congratulations to all the 2026 Grads!!

*Pictured are SSA Cassie Ring Murray and Jackson Sander, Project Search graduate

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