News Release

Over the past 18 months we have seen a lot of changes, not only with this agency but in the world as a whole. The pandemic has left us all in a wake of disarray and a constant feeling of unsettledness that no one could have predicted, let alone planned for.

Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that Friday, June 18th would officially mark the end of Ohio's public health state of emergency that was declared in March of 2020. This is a date we should all celebrate with great enthusiasm and optimism.

While we are still adjusting to the multitude of changes brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, at the Richland County Board of Disabilities, we are excited for fall and all it brings with it! I am also so thankful for the continued cooperation and patience of those we serve and their families, as well as for our dedicated and hardworking staff who have embraced new challenges with positivity and resilience.

Over the past several month, our agency has made significant changes to our service delivery model in response tot he COVID-19 pandemic. This has not been easy on anyone, but our staff continues to work hard and remains dedicated to the individuals and families we support.

The Richland County Board has successfully completed most of the objectives outlined in our three-year strategic plan. With the close of 2019, we have many successes to celebrate from this past year.

Richland Newhope is planning several activities to mark Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March.

Independent Providers Lorri Lewis and Cassandra Hehmeyer have joined forces and just recently opened a Day Habilitation together called Choice Express. 

Richland Newhope’s Open House and tour of their remote support demonstration site on June 27 had a great turnout. 

Emilie Stanley said she was thrilled and overjoyed when she found out that she was selected as this year's recipient of 2019 CARE Direct Support Professional (DSP) award.

"See us, know us, we are here," is Team No Limits' motto and helps them remember what is really important about their adaptive sports club for people of varying disabilities.

Helping individuals with developmental disabilities to learn job skills and find employment has taken on greater meaning since the Employment First Initiative began in Ohio in 2012

Hudson Budd is embarking on a new adventure, but it’s bittersweet for Richland Newhope employees who have served the youngster since he was born six years ago.