Residential Services
The Morrow County Board of MR/DD is currently unable to provide the required local funds for residential services. These services include the payment for vital services rendered by agency and independent providers in Morrow County to enable individuals to live and work in, as well as contribute to, their home communities.
Early Intervention (EI) Services
Early Intervention classroom and therapy services were suspended in June 2006. Early Intervention services, beginning at birth and continuing through age 2, have proven to be invaluable in the development of young children, often reducing or eliminating the need for life long services. Families must frequently travel out of Morrow County to professionals for services. As the miracle of medical advancements provides families with lifesaving measures for their infants, Early Intervention becomes essential to provide the necessary steps to full development.
Adult Services
Community and recreational services for adults were suspended over five years ago. These services provide support to adults seeking opportunities for community involvement, employment, job coaching, recreational therapy and activities, etc. By helping adults with mr/dd to become more involved in their communities, we help them increase their independence and self-sufficiency so that their lives can be more fulfilling.
Capital Needs
Funds have not been available for capital needs for several years. With aging buildings and deteriorating vehicles, substantial funds will be needed in the immediate future to provide the proper care and maintenance to ensure valuable services can continue.
Helping School Age
Collaboration with area schools is necessary to meet the year-round needs of Morrow County school age students. Many students are in need of vital services during the summer months. Gaps in services can cause greater setbacks and developmental delays for children with mr/dd than for typical students. These services may include service and support, therapies, family support/respite, and summertime day activities.
Now, what can you do to help?
Reach Out with a Helping Hand
There are many ways each of us can help to enrich the lives of others around us. Let’s work together to restore the services and programs that Morrow County residents with mental retardation and developmental disabilities desperately need. Your vote of confidence on November 6th will secure their future. For just 11 cents a day, Morrow County taxpayers can restore the basic services needed by their neighbors, friends and relatives.*
*Based on 1.31 mill levy on $100,000 property value, annual rate approximately $41.27
The Starfish Story
Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to
the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he
began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the
beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the
thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch
up.
As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that
what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the
shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean. He came
closer still and called out "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are
doing?"
The young man paused, looked up, and replied, "Throwing starfish into the
ocean."
"I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" said the
somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and
the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die."
Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize
that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every
mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" At this, the young man bent down,
picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the
water, he said, "I made a difference to that one!"
adapted from The Star Thrower
by Loren Eiseley
1907 - 1977
There are many ways each of us can help to enrich the lives of others around us. Let’s work together to restore the services and programs that Morrow County residents with mental retardation and developmental disabilities desperately need. Your vote of confidence on November 6th will secure their future. For just 11 cents a day, Morrow County taxpayers can restore the basic services needed by their neighbors, friends and relatives.*
*Based on 1.31 mill levy on $100,000 property value, annual rate approximately $41.27
Paid for by Whetstone Levy Committee, Jim Seckel, Treasurer. 406 Bank Street, Mt. Gilead OH 43338 (419)947-7045