TuscBDD wraps up DD Awareness Month with successful events

TuscBDD closed out March DD Awareness Month with two successful events. The TuscBDD and Tuscarawas County Public Library DD Awareness Month Photo Contest, along with the Better Together Awards Show and Community Partners Pancake Breakfast at Tuscora Park, drew large turnouts while highlighting community support for people with developmental disabilities.

TuscBDD and the Tuscarawas County Public Library officially announced the winners of the DD Awareness Month Photo Contest during a ceremony March 12. Participants were asked to submit photos reflecting this year’s theme, “What Support Looks Like to Me.” Each winner received a certificate, and their submission was displayed in the lobby gallery. Both organizations congratulated Melissa Mateo, Bronson Schwarm, Sarah Sidoti and Ayleah Keen for their winning submissions.

TuscBDD held its annual Better Together Awards Show and Community Partners Pancake Breakfast at Tuscora Park March 26. Breakfast was served to attendees while representatives from TuscBDD and the Tuscarawas County commissioners office presented awards to nominees. The organization congratulated Julie Erwin, Buehler’s of New Philadelphia, Chelsea Lefler and NewPointe Community Church for their winning nominations.

TuscBDD thanked everyone who attended and participated in the many events held this month. Regardless of the time of year, TuscBDD will continue to celebrate and recognize people with developmental disabilities while supporting the community.

For more information about TuscBDD and its initiatives, visit www.tuscbdd.org.