Community Connections
Making the right connections at the right time can make all the difference for a student with a developmental disability and their family. That’s the mission of Community Connections.
Community Connections coordinators work with students and families within local school districts to identify resources, navigate systems, and build bridges between school-based services and the broader community — including SCBDD services, adult providers, and community supports.
What is a Community Connections Coordinator?
It is the mission of the Community Connections Coordinator to ensure that local individuals with developmental disabilities have access to quality supports and provide them with opportunities to live, work, play, and thrive in our community.
What Community Connections Coordinators Do
Outreach
Community Connections Coordinators partner with schools and local agencies to build resources and connections for individuals and families. We work with school districts across Sandusky County, including Fremont, Woodmore, Lakota, Gibsonburg, Bellevue, Clyde-Green Springs, Old Fort, Margaretta, and Townsend.
Education
Community Connections Coordinators can help you navigate a range of services, including Family Support Services, Supported Living, and Employment options. We can also answer questions about Medicaid, STABLE accounts, Special Needs Trusts, Social Security, and the guardianship and supported decision-making process.
Referrals
Community Connections Coordinators can start and complete referrals for SCBDD services and other local resources. We know the eligibility requirements for agencies and services in Sandusky County and can help connect you to the right support.
Attend
Community Connections Coordinators can attend meetings with you and your family when you need support. This includes IEP meetings, Wraparound meetings, Guardianship hearings, and any other meetings where you would like someone in your corn
Monitor
We follow up on referrals to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. We coach and step in when families need help navigating the system, and we stay in touch over time to build lasting relationships with the people we serve.
Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re looking for services for the first time or exploring new options for someone you support, SCBDD is here to walk you through it. Contact us to speak with a member of our team.