Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

09/04/2026

🎃 Activities Confirmed So Far 👻
📸 A photo booth with FREE printed photos thanks to the generous donation of services from Thanks for the Memories Events
🚓 Sheriff's Office Cruiser
🧩 Sensory Activity
🎨 Temporary Tattoos

Join us for a day of Halloween fun at our Trunk or Treat event! We are looking for businesses, groups, and community members to help make the day special. Reach out today to reserve a trunk space, host an activity, or donate items such as treats or prizes.

This event will serve approximately 300 people with developmental disabilities in our community. Guests will include children visiting on school field trips, students from Starlight School, infants and toddlers in Early Intervention, and adults who attend day programs or attend with their families. Help us create a fun and welcoming day for everyone!

📢 Frequently Asked Questions 📢

🧡 Why is the event during the day?
Daytime hours allow more people to attend, including Starlight School students and adults who use transportation services.

🧡 What items should I avoid donating?
Please avoid choking hazards, hard candy, and foods with common allergens such as peanuts or peanut butter.

🧡 What are good donation options?
Individually wrapped snacks, puffs that melt easily, melt away chocolates, drinks, stickers, sensory items, and small prizes are great choices.

🧡 Can I wear a costume?
Yes! Costumes are welcome.

🧡 Are there any costume guidelines?
Please avoid very scary costumes that may be overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities.

📩 To learn more or sign up, contact Kerri Silverthorn at [email protected] or 330-440-5278 (text or call).

09/04/2026

Members of the Tuscarawas County Advocates Council (TCAC) met recently with the Tuscarawas County Humane Society to learn more about its work in the community and opportunities to get involved.

The visit provided a chance to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with a local organization making a difference for animals in our community.

Our next TCAC meeting is on September 16. Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio will join us. To learn how you can get involved, email [email protected] or call 330-308-7173.

09/03/2026

TuscBDD would like to thank Stepping Stones for attending Novel Adventures Book Club today. We did a fall craft and read Humpty's Great Fall written by Amy Moore. Please enjoy here: https://youtu.be/l4Kj45Bf6-w?si=iDparu2iBv3OmuNv. There will be a Game Time next Tuesday and a Craft Day next Thursday from 10am-11am. 📚🍁

One crisp autumn day, Humpty Dumpty is relaxing on his wall, when h...

09/02/2026

Sparkling teeth and fresh cuts! Sign your Starlight School student up for these onsite services ✨

09/01/2026

TuscBDD would like to thank Active Day Tuscarawas, Stepping Stones, Starlight Enterprises, Incorporated and ALCO Services LLC for participating in Walking Club. It's always a good time for exercise. There will be a Book Club on Thursday from 10am-11am at the Dover Public Library. 👟📚

08/31/2026

Fall Fun, Fresh Starts & Community Wins - https://mailchi.mp/494c6b5a7830/fall-fun-fresh-starts-community-wins

08/28/2026

A Cincinnati entrepreneur is reimagining what accessible fashion can look like through a clothing brand designed with women and girls with disabilities.

08/27/2026

Say hello to Darcie, our newest Teacher at Starlight School!
Darcie Bell is from North Canton and graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Education. She is a proud mom of three and enjoys spending time with her family hiking, trying new restaurants, and watching movies. Darcie and her family are also big Cincinnati Bengals fans.

Please join us in welcoming Darcie to the TuscBDD family! If you see her, be sure to ask about her favorite hiking spot or how she thinks the Bengals will do this season.

Darcie's Favorites List
-Colors: Blue and Pink
-Food: Mashed Potatoes
-Drink: Starbucks Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher
-Seasons: Summer and Fall

08/26/2026

Say hello to Katrina, our newest Classroom Assistant / Substitute Teacher!

Katrina grew up on a dairy farm in northwestern Illinois and studied music education at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of the Performing Arts. Her career has included teaching music to students from elementary through high school, working as an ABA therapist in early intervention, and serving as a reading specialist after receiving training in multi-sensory structured literacy.

When she's not working, Katrina enjoys music, children's books, yoga, and spending time with her dog, Tillie. She's also a proud mom who's currently celebrating some exciting family milestones as her oldest daughter plans her wedding and her younger daughters begin their first year of college.

Be sure to welcome Katrina when you see her! If you're looking for a great conversation starter, ask her about musical theater, her favorite books, or which Billy Joel song tops her playlist. Bonus points if you order Flory’s!

Welcome to the TuscBDD team, Katrina!

Katrina's Favorites List
-Music: Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Laufey, and Emma Nissen
-TV: The Bear, A Small Light, Andor
-Movies: The Good Lie, A Million Miles Away, Project Hail Mary, Dan in Real Life
-Treat: Dates and coconut
-Food: Flory's Papusas
-Ways to Relax: Meditation, reading, and playing outside with her dog, Tillie
-Hobbies: Playing the piano, musical theater, and yoga, especially at Be Yoga