Following a comprehensive review, the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities has received a four-year accreditation award from the state of Ohio. The Board scored 99.57 out of a possible 100 points.
 
The preparation of an accreditation review requires many staff hours and a great deal of coordination between programs and departments. County Boards are often given at a minimum nine months notice to prepare.
 
In a letter to Board president Jay Rodak, ODMRDD Director, John Martin, said, “You, the Board members, your Superintendent and staff are to be commended for your efforts in achieving this status.”
 
The Board was reviewed by a team of surveyors from ODMRDD in April. During this comprehensive state review, registrations, certifications and licenses of staff, administrative policies, practices, and processes were scrutinized. The reviewers also looked at the health and safety of people served and ensured that services like Early Intervention, Service and Support Administration and Transportation were provided to eligible individuals. The reviewers talked at length with individuals in residential and work settings and their families to ensure their satisfaction with the services offered by and through the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
 
“We work each day to make certain the services we provide, or connect people to, are of the highest quality. Our staff is dedicated to the people they serve and their commitment to excellence is the reason for our high score,” said Monty Kerr, Superintendent of the Board of Developmental Disabilities.
 
The Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities serves eligible adults and children in Belmont County. Services can begin at birth and continue throughout an individual’s life. For more information, call 740-695-7433 or log onto www.bcbdd.org