2015
ANNUAL REPORT
MISSION To support individuals with developmental disabilities.
VISION
Individuals with developmental disabilities will achieve full inclusion to live, learn, play, work, and participate in their communities.
CORE VALUES Self-determination: We believe that self-determination gives individuals with developmental disabilities and their families greater control over the services they receive and promotes enhanced quality of life. Excellence: We are committed to ensuring quality, and promoting integrity, professionalism, and mutual respect. Individual Rights: Individuals have the right to make informed choices, to experience life, to take advantage of opportunities for learning, and to develop competencies and independence. Fiscal Responsibility: We are committed to good stewardship of public funds.
“Self-determination If people gain control, their lives will improve and costs will decrease.� - James Conroy, Ph.D.
MESSAGE FROM BOARD PRESIDENT
I started serving on the Board in 2003 and will complete my final full term at the end of 2016. I have seen Delaware County go through many changes while maintaining a level of quality in our services that is second to none in Ohio. When I started serving on the Board, we provided services to 1305 individuals with disabilities. Today, we provide services to almost 2500 individuals. The Delaware County community has supported the Board by passing the necessary levies to continue to meet the needs of a growing community. Without the support of Delaware County, the Board would not be able to serve so many. Despite being the fastest-growing county in Ohio for two decades, the Self-Determination Service Delivery Model has allowed DCBDD to meet the ever-growing demands of the county. The combination of local tax dollars and Medicaid Waiver funding has resulted in
an overall reduction in the average cost to serve an individual. In short, DCBDD is serving more people, empowering the individual to direct his or her own care, and doing it in a more cost-effective manner. It takes a strong community of support to make what we do a reality. I have been blessed to have been a part of the outstanding services provided by the Board. I have met so many people along the way and am truly grateful for their service and support. I will miss the Board, but I will remain a strong advocate for individuals with disabilities. Delaware County is a great place to live because of the community’s support and the love they provide to so many in need. Stephen E. Finney President, Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities
MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT As superintendent of the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, I am humbled and appreciative of the generous support we receive in our community. Coming into this position on June 1, 2015, I followed an incredible advocate in self-determination, not only in Delaware County, but throughout the state of Ohio. DCBDD has a tradition of excellence and service, and I am excited to work alongside the passionate and dedicated staff to continue to advocate for full inclusion for those with developmental disabilities in our county. There are continual changes in the service delivery system for individuals with developmental disabilities. DCBDD will build from its strong foundation and consistently educate ourselves and our stakeholders as the system changes, but as we seek to understand and implement new initiatives, we will continue to incorporate self-determination and choice in services. Having worked in the field of developmental disabilities for more than 20 years,
I am most impressed by DCBDD’s commitment to doing what’s best for the individuals and families we serve. I am excited to have the opportunity to lead DCBDD into 2016 and beyond. We will continue to focus on the agency’s core values: self-determination, excellence in service, ensuring individual rights, and fiscal responsibility. The work we do will always reflect that, but the manner in which we conduct this work is always being evaluated, tweaked, and improved so that we can best serve individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We are so proud of the work we do and will continue to lead the way in providing choice and control for those we serve. Kristine Hodge Superintendent, Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities
ABOUT THE BOARD Ohio Revised Code prescribes that each county shall have a board of developmental disabilities consisting of seven members. Members of county boards of developmental disabilities are appointed by county commissioners and probate judges. The board members must be residents of Delaware County, and three seats are designated for family members of individuals eligible for service. Terms last four years and members may not serve more than three full terms. Delaware County’s Board includes:
Stephen Finney, President Relative of an adult eligible for services
Louis M. Borowicz, Esq. Relative of a child eligible for services
Jeffrey Wallace, Vice President Relative of a child eligible for services
Patty Lyons Relative of a child eligible for services
Alice Nicks, Secretary Relative of a child eligible for services
Gerald Plassenthal Relative of an adult eligible for services
Rita J. Seese Relative of a child eligible for services
DCBDD: BY THE NUMBERS
2,436 Percent of people receiving services under the age of 21: 80% Number of service providers in our community: 329 Number of individuals and families served in 2015:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY Enrollment as of December 2015
Unaudited Revenue and Expenditures
Adult Support
REVENUE Taxes Fees and charges Intergovernmental Misc. Revenue Sale of Fixed Assets
$ 17,025,048.40 $ 198,460.37 $ 2,874,429.14 $ 439,417.32 $ 20,201.08
Total Income:
$ 20,557,556.31
23%
30%
Early Intervention 14.5%
32.5%
Transition Support
EXPENDITURES Client Services Administrative Grants Administrative Supplies/Services Salaries/Benefits
$ 9,091,052.74 $ 121,180.96 $ 1,320,198.36 $ 5,980,329.26
Total Expenses:
$ 16,512,761.32
Family Support
ENROLLMENT Early Intervention (birth - two) Family Support (three - nine) Transition Support (ten - graduation) Adult Support (22 and older) Total enrollment
353 792 742 549 2436
DCBDD was serving 2,436 individuals at the end of 2015, an increase of 110 individuals from a year earlier. DCBDD commits local funds to the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities as match for Medicaid Waivers for Delaware County residents with the greatest needs. Providers of waiver services are reimbursed directly by the State of Ohio. DCBDD took over administration of the Transition Developmental Disability (TDD) Waiver on January 1, 2013. The state match for TDD Waivers is held by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, and is not reflected below except when an individual is transferred from a TDD Waiver to one of the Developmental Disabilities Waivers. The chart below reflects the extraordinary efforts of Delaware County to expand access to Medicaid Waivers and refinance locally funded services with federal funds.
State Delaware County Fiscal Year Local & State Match 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
$6,600,410 6,389,417 6,161,738 5,585,242 3,788,421 3,223,476 3,990,543 3,868,957 3,605,405 2,791,799 1,864,672
Federal Participation $11,114,056 10,954,275 10,822,106 9,994,261 9,628,671 8,799,935 5,985,815 5,803,435 5,408,108 4,158,161 2,747,427
Total Number % of Waivers of Waivers Enrollment 755 683 649 497 426 363 331 221 193 156 130
31.0% 29.8% 28.3% 22.2% 19.8% 18.0% 18.2% 13.2% 13.4% 12.0% 10.3%
Total Waiver Services $17,714,467 17,343,692 16,983,844 15,527,503 13,415,092 12,023,411 9,976,358 9,672,392 9,013,513 6,949,960 4,612,099
ABOUT DCBDD toddlers (birth through three years of age). Referrals are received through DCBDD’s central coordination and a developmental specialist is assigned to each new family. Together with the family, a Help Me Grow service coordinator and developmental specialist develop an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD) is a community agency, primarily funded through levy dollars, that provides services to more than 2,400 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Delaware County. A national leader in the idea of self-determination, DCBDD believes that individuals and families should have choice and control over the services they receive and who provides those services. Services are managed through individual plans and budgets, and individuals have free choice of providers and the ability to change providers at any time. In 2015, Delaware County had 329 service providers in our community for individuals and families to choose from. DCBDD has four program areas; Early Intervention, Family Support Services, Transition Support Services, and Adult Support Services. Early Intervention is a specialized way of interacting with infants and
Family Support Services assist children (ages three through nine) and their families by increasing independence and removing barriers in the home and community. The focus is on accessing supports to address current developmental needs, as well as teaming with providers and school districts. Transition Support Services assist individuals in middle school through high school (ages ten through graduation). These services prepare individuals for adulthood by developing skills for independent living, employment, and community access.
Continuing into 2016, DCBDD remains committed to Ohio’s Employment First Initiative – stating that every working-age adult with developmental disabilities has an opportunity to explore their career options and seek jobs that fit their skills and interests.
Adult Support Services help individuals leaving the structure and services of the school system and focus on opportunities for employment, participation in their community, and developing skills to live as independently as possible in their own home. Examples of services funded by DCBDD include in-home supports, employment services, transportation, adult day services, and physical, speech, and occupational therapies. DCBDD utilizes Medicaid Waivers to provide a way to access federal funds and help pay for services for those with the greatest need. DCBDD leverages those waivers to coordinate services with a total value that is more than total expenses. In 2015, DCBDD spent 73% of its budget directly in support of individuals served. To continue to be good stewards of tax dollars, DCBDD strives to increase the percentage of taxpayer dollars spent on serving the individuals that are in need of support and decrease, where possible, the percentage of dollars going to administrative purposes.
DCBDD will continue to fulfill its responsibility to do what is best for the individuals and families we serve by striving for continuous improvement in our operations.
2015 HIGHLIGHTS Lifetime of Giving Awards:
Chris Shelly – Nancy Richards Self-Advocate of the Year Laura Meacham – Outstanding Peer Mentor Cynthia Frankart – Outstanding Nurse Delaware City Police – Outstanding Community Partner
Transition Fair:
Each year, DCBDD hosts The Lifetime of Giving Awards to honor those who have made a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. The awards ceremony began in 1999 in honor of Nancy Richards, who believes that people with disabilities make the best advocates for themselves. In 2004, the ceremony expanded to honor Kathy VanBuskirk with the Kathy VanBuskirk Outstanding Direct Support Professional Service Award. Kathy believed that her job as a provider was a privilege rather than an occupation. This award recognizes individuals who provide outstanding care for individuals with developmental disabilities. Winners of the Nancy Richards Self-Advocate Award and the Kathy VanBuskirk Outstanding Direct Support Professional Service Award receive a $250 educational scholarship. In 2015, the award ceremony was expanded to recognize multiple constituents in our community. 2015 award recipients included:
Ron and Beth Roberts – Outstanding Parent Advocate Vicki Cremer – Outstanding Therapy Professional Katie Sochor – Outstanding Teacher Kerry Lane – Outstanding Adult Day Service Professional Emily Swisher – Outstanding Volunteer Regina Stutler – Kathy VanBuskirk Outstanding Direct Support Professional Tonya and Tim Helman – Outstanding Community Employer
In 2015, DCBDD hosted a Transition Fair at Delaware Hayes High School to give individuals and their families the opportunity to learn more about the services they may need in the future to become independent adults. Representatives from approximately 25 agencies were on hand to share information about a variety of services, including career and technical education programs, employment services, financial supports, guardianship, and Social Security. DCBDD staff members enjoyed assisting our families in planning for the future.
Sensitive Santa:
Each year, DCBDD brings in a sensitive Santa Claus for children and adults with special needs. Santa interacts with families and takes pictures in a quiet, low-stimulus, and patient environment. In 2015, 40 families participated in the Sensitive Santa event, in which attendees received a free picture with Santa, cookies, and created a take-home craft.
Acessibility Grant:
DCBDD proudly funded an enhanced picnic area in Freedom Park (Genoa Township) through an accessibility grant. The annual grant is offered to businesses and community partners to make renovations that would increase accessibility for their patrons with disabilities. The Freedom Park grant allowed for the purchase of three accessible picnic tables. DCBDD staff and board members and Genoa Township Trustees attended the dedication ceremony.
Boy Scout Merit Badge Program:
For the past five years, DCBDD has held an annual Disability Awareness Merit Badge Program for Boy Scouts across Ohio. In 2015, DCBDD assisted 51 Boy Scouts in receiving their merit badges. During the program, Scouts are taught about different disabilities and how they affect peoples’ lives. They also participate in activities that demonstrate varying disabilities such as working on maneuverability in wheelchairs and how to open doors. After a day of learning, the Scouts receive their Disability Awareness Merit Badge.
Ron Keil, parks manager, said of the grant, “We like to see everyone out and enjoying our parks – it creates unity. We are grateful for this collaboration.”
Safety Town:
In partnership with the Delaware Police Department and the Delaware Community YMCA, DCBDD hosted Safety Town from June 22-26, 2015 at Willis School. Safety Town is a five day interactive program designed to educate children ages five through eight in a variety of safety topics and techniques that can be utilized in real-life situations. The participants were taught about fire, bike, bus, pedestrian, traffic, and animal safety, as well as, poison control, the proper use of 911, and stranger awareness. Most of the children that participated in the event receive DCBDD services.
Traditions Night:
DCBDD visited Woodward Elementary school in March for Traditions Night to share information about our services. Attendees were able to participate in DCBDD’s “Try on a Disability” awareness exercise, and speak with staff members about how our services impact the community. This annual event is a great way for the community to learn more about the services and support we offer.
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