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Student athletes participating in the Special Olympics Walkathon 2024
A DSP asking a young lady in a wheelchair if she needs anything.
Dinner at DSP Appreciation Celebration
Two Special Olympic athletes and a staff member taking a sit-down break at the Walkathon
SCDD staff and community partners at the 2024 River Days Parade
SCDD Staff posing for a picture after the Annual Summer Cookout
A man enjoying a beautiful late-summer day.
Vern Riffe School Students waving at the Annual Summer Cookout
Nurses from the past, present and future.
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Falloween 2024
The Scioto County Developmental Disabilities Annual Falloween Festival is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Vern Riffe School (VRS) in Portsmouth. 
SCDD Community Survey 2024
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Two students graduating from Vern Riffe School
Two students graduating from Vern Riffe S...
Jasmine Ann Yinger and Caden Murphy will graduate from the Vern Riffe School on May 22, 2024.
Scioto County Commemorates DD Awareness and Advocacy Month
Scioto County Commemorates DD Awareness a...
Students and advocates watch livestream event from Ohio Statehouse Advocacy Day
11th Annual Hardwood Heroes Celebrity Basketball Game set for March 28
11th Annual Hardwood Heroes Celebrity Bas...
The Special Olympics fundraiser game is played at Shawnee State University.
SCDD events celebrate DD Awareness Month
SCDD events celebrate DD Awareness Month
Many activities are planned throughout March in celebration of DD Awareness Month.
SCDD Winter/Spring 2024 Newsletter
SCDD Winter/Spring 2024 Newsletter
Download and read the SCDD Winter/Spring 2024 Newsletter here.
SCDD promotes Erica Culver to Lead Developmental Specialist
SCDD promotes Erica Culver to Lead Develo...
Culver has been with Scioto DD since 2019 and will help mentor and guide staff.
Board Icon Upcoming Events
Oct 17
Ethics Sub-Committee
Starts at 4:45 PM
Carousel Center, Portsmouth, Ohio
Oct 24
Falloween 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Vern Riffe School, Portsmouth, Ohio
Nov 15
Veteran's Day-All SCDD Programs Closed

Scioto County Developmental Disabilities
Nov 21
Ethics Sub-Committee
Starts at 4:45 PM
Carousel Center, Portsmouth, Ohio
Nov 26
Closed for All-Staff Inservice

Scioto County Developmental Disabilities
Nov 28
Thanksgiving-All SCDD Programs Closed

Scioto County Developmental Disabilities
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At Scioto County Developmental Disabilities, our mission is to be the leading resource for people with developmental disabilities and their families. In everything we do, we are people-centered. Empowering people to pursue meaningful lives is one of our highest priorities. We do this through a dedicated team supported by key partnerships. Staff hold true to the agency’s values by showing grit and professionalism in their work and interactions. Truly caring for people by always striving to be our best is our commitment to you. We take pride in our community and work to build partnerships with our neighbors and friends throughout the year.

Superintendent Matt Purcell
Scioto County Board of DD