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Celebrating a Big Win for Fairfield DD and Our Community
Fairfield DD is excited to share some great news! We recently completed a major Accreditation Review by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), and the results were outstanding!
DODD reviewers praised all aspects of our work, highlighting our strong relationships with those we support, high-quality person-centered plans, and the care we bring to every detail. They also noted our website is accessible, inclusive, and user-friendly. (Check it out: www.FairfieldDD.com.)
During the review, our community partners described Fairfield DD as a trusted teammate and problem solver, which we’re incredibly proud of. These results reflect the dedication, compassion, and teamwork that define our organization.
We’re proud to serve Fairfield County, and we’re grateful for the trust you place in us every day. This success didn’t happen overnight. It took months of preparation and hard work from our entire team. The recognition for our work is a shared success—for our team, our partners, and the people we support.
Congratulations to all! I am proud to work with such a great team that is so dedicated to our mission!
—David
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Medical Residents Visit
Fairfield DD once again hosted second-year Family Medicine Residents from Fairfield Medical Center. As part of their rotation, the residents visit local agencies that support individuals living in Fairfield County. The doctors spent the morning learning about Fairfield DD and how they can help support people in our community.
Read all about the residency here.
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Forest Rose Welcomes Future Nurses
There have been some new faces at Forest Rose this fall! The nursing team is partnering with Ohio University Lancaster’s nursing program to serve as a clinical site for senior nursing students. Forest Rose provides education to students from Fairfield County who are medically fragile, giving the nursing students valuable experience supporting a wide range of needs. Through shadowing, they also learn how students use communication devices to express themselves and share their needs.
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Join us as we shine a light on the Stephens Family's journey in our latest video. Their story highlights the power of community, support, and living life fully in Fairfield County. At Fairfield DD, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to embrace their strengths, grow with intention, and thrive in a welcoming environment. Their experience reminds us that when families, professionals, and community partners come together, incredible things happen.
Take a few minutes to watch the video and see how our collaboration, resources, and unwavering commitment are making a real difference in our neighbors’ lives.
Watch the video now.
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Building Better Plans through Collaboration
Fairfield DD coordinates services for people with many diverse needs. When someone needs a higher level of support, Individual Support Coordinators (ISCs) create a detailed plan to make sure they get the right help.
As the Quality Assurance Coordinator, Charity supports ISCs as they build service plans and set meaningful goals. She also keeps up with changes in state rules that affect how services are provided. Another part of her job is leading nursing reviews to make sure medication supports are safe and follow all standards.
Charity played a key role in Fairfield DD’s recent accreditation review by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. She helped prepare, organize, and manage the documents that gave a clear picture of how the agency works.
Charity enjoys solving problems and compares her role to being a detective—looking at laws, policies, and data to find answers. She likes turning complex information into simple tools that help staff do their jobs better. Her work shows Fairfield DD’s strong commitment to quality and ongoing improvement. Her goal is to give ISCs the knowledge and confidence they need to create the best support plans for the people they serve.
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September Was All About Safety
September was National Preparedness Month, and Fairfield DD took part in several safety drills to help us get better at handling emergencies.
Early in the month, we joined a countywide emergency drill at the Fairfield County Emergency Operations Center. The practice focused on how to respond if an area of the community, including a school, needed to shelter in place or evacuate. It went well and helped everyone work better together.
We also held a safety planning exercise in our buildings. At Forest Rose School, the team practiced what to do during a flash flood warning. Later in the month, we worked with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office to do ALICE training and an active-shooter drill at our Pickerington Regional Office and practiced what to do in the other buildings. Everything worked as planned, and we found a few ways to make things even better as we constantly work to be prepared.
Learn how to keep your family prepared on the Fairfield County EMA website.
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Community Events
Did you know Fairfield DD maintains a list of local events happening in our community? It also includes links to other local activity calendars.
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Family Health Fest and Cottage Tours
Free Family Fun with something for everyone, including resources, a bounce house, and hot chocolate! Click to learn more.
Mastering Gluten Free Living
Led by the OSU Extension Team, learn the ins and outs of gluten-free eating. This series covers essential topics like grocery shopping, dining out, cooking, and baking. Each class builds upon the last, so attending all three is highly recommended. Register on their website.
Exploration of Possibilities
The Exploration of Possibilities is designed for middle school-age and adult individuals with disabilities. This is a one-day, hands-on art fair. Participants may explore 4 different artistic endeavors; each class is 1 hour long. Click to learn more.
Local Author Fair
Meet local authors and find your next great read! Register on their website.
Holiday Tech Gift Guide
Feeling lost shopping for gadgets this holiday season? Join the Guiding Ohio Online Technology trainer for an exploration of the newest game consoles, phones, and accessories, and trending tech toys your friends and loved ones might be interested in. Register on their website.
Dog and Kid Safety Class
This class will teach you all about dogs, how they communicate, and how to interact with them. Kids will learn how to recognize friendly dogs, what dogs they should avoid, how to meet a friendly dog and what to do if they see a dog without an owner. Click to learn more.
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Fairfield DD's mission is to bring about a vibrant community where people lead lives of greater independence and make meaningful contributions.
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