Ohioans receiving Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC) and Developmental Disabilities Nursing Services will soon be required to use Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) when their services begin and end. Kristy Wathen from the Ohio Department of Medicaid tells you 5 Things to Know About EVV. Shared Living is an option within Residential Services in which a person in the community and a person with an intellectual or developmental disability choose to live together and share life's experiences. See first hand in the video above, a success story here in Guernsey County. To learn more, contact Jennifer Oakley, Employment Navigator/Provider Support at joakley@guernseycountydd.org or call 740-439-4451 at the Guernsey County Board of Developmental Disabilities. |  Newsletters  Click here for the new newsletter. Working Wednesday  Our August Working Wednesday is R.C. He participated in the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Summer Work Experience program. This is a five week program throughout the summer where an individual works at a location with a job coach to develop the skills necessary for employment. He selected to work with Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions as his employment provider and began his journey. At his work-site Danny had several tasks and responsibilities, such as restocking shelves and sorting inventory. "Danny is such a hard worker and aims to please in everything he does," state Megan Durant, job coach with Cedar Ridge. Danny graduated from Mid-East Career Center- Buffalo Campus BEST program where he received a solid foundation for community employment. Megan goes onto say, "Danny's positive and never quit attitude is contagious. He makes a great addition to the any team he is on." Congratulations Danny!  Community Partner AwardThe Community Partner Award is our thanks to our partners in the community who go the extra mile for our individuals!  Lois Frame, ASL | Upcoming Events/Programs  |