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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
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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Lending Library Offers Support for Families of Children with Disabilities in Scioto County
Lending Library Offers Support for Famili...
The Lending Library is designed to provide service recipients with the tools they need to thrive in their learning environments
Executive Development Program Prepares Leaders in Developmental Disability Services
Executive Development Program Prepares Le...
Five staff members from Scioto County Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) graduated from the Ohio Association of County Boards (OACB) Executive Development Program (EDP)
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.
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Feb 10
Parent Teach Conferences
3:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Vern Riffe School 2619 Gallia St. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Feb 11
Parent Teacher Conferences
3:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Vern Riffe School 2619 Gallia St. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Feb 14
No School in lieu of conferences

Vern Riffe School 2619 Gallia St. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Feb 17
Closed for President's Day

Scioto County Developmental Disabilities 2619 Gallia St. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Feb 20
Scioto County DD Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Carousel Center, 1112 Gallia St., Portsmouth, Ohio
Mar 14
VRS-Early dismissal

Vern Riffe School 2619 Gallia St. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Mar 20
Scioto County DD Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Carousel Center, 1112 Gallia St., Portsmouth, Ohio
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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