Health and Safety Alerts

#7-8-02 MUI rule definitions

#41-6-07 Choking Study results

#42-6-07 Theft of medications

#43-11-07 Status Epilepticus

#11-3-08 Psychotropic Medications

#44-03-08 Red flags when changing providers

#46-08-08 Osteoporosis

#8-11-03 Prone Restraint

#8-11-04 Prone Restraint

#39-01-09 Peanut Butter Safety

#37-01-09 Hot Liquid Scalds

#47-05-09 H1N1 Flu (Swine) Virus

#2-05-09 Keeping Safe in the Summer-Part 1

#2-05-09 Keeping Safe in the Summer-Part 2

#52-10-09 Winter Weather Alert

#51-03-10 Health and Well Being is Priority One

Waiver Handbooks

Learn the ABC's of waivers in this booklet: "W is for Waiver" . Download

Learn about the Individual Options (IO) Waiver in this guide to services and eligibility. Download

Learn what services are covered and who is eligible for the Level One Waiver in this handbook. Download

MUI FAMILY HANDBOOK

Understand the MUI Reporting System with the Family Handbook. Download

ALL IN THE FAMILY

Beginning in July 2010, The All in the Family will become a quarterly publication. However, as in the past, the All in the Family newsletter features stories about individuals involved with Stark DD programs, resources, events and health information.

If you have a news release, story idea, comment or suggestion about All in the Family, please address them to All in the Family at the Whipple-Dale Centre, 2950 Whipple Ave., N.W., Canton, OH 44708 or click This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you would like to be added to our All in the Family mailing list or our paperless "Go Green" list and receive the publiation electronically, please call 330-479-3934 or click This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Latest Issues of All in the Family
2008: January February March April May June July August September October November December

2009: January Special Edition February March April May June July August September October November December

2010 January February March April Summer

Forms for new signing choir: HandPrints

Families and individuals from Stark DD have fond memories of the former Sounds of Silence Signing Choir that retired in 1999 after 17 years of outstanding performances. Stark DD is pleased to announce the formation of an all-new signing group, HandPrints! Copies of the necessary forms can be downloaded below.

Download booking informational flier

Download enrollment application.

Download emergency medical form.

Download media release form.

Download reference form.

2010-2011 Annual Plan

The 2010-2011 Annual plan attempts to begin deep change in what and how we do things at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The plan includes input from stakeholders, including self-advocates, families, guardians, employees, sister agencies throughout Stark County. To download the entire Annual Plan click here.

Annual Community Report

Each year, the Public Information/Community Education/Volunteer Resources Department publishes a report to the community. The 2008/09 Community Report, See what we can do! is available in print and in DVD. Our theme focuses on the connections Stark DD individuals are making in the community. Our individuals are giving back to the community in meaningful and innovative ways! Print and video versions of the report are available at the Whipple-Dale Centre, 2950 Whipple Ave., NW (corner of Whipple Ave. and Hills and Dales), by calling 330-479-7871, by clicking This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The video can also be watched below and the print version can be downloaded by clicking here.

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