Help us chart BVC's course

Every three years, Blanchard Valley Center — the Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities — puts together a strategic plan. The next such plan will cover the years 2023 through 2025. This is a mammoth undertaking. The process takes months of planning and preparation. That is why we are getting the ball rolling now. While it is a comprehensive plan for Blanchard Valley Center, we do not create it in a vacuum. In fact, we are searching out opinions and ideas throughout Hancock County. To achieve that goal, we are hosting a series of meetings for stakeholder input. All of the meetings will be held at Blanchard Valley Center, 1700 E. Sandusky St. We are looking for input from all corners of the county and all sectors of our residents. We hope that people will take the time to share their opinions, concerns and expectations with us. We value the input, and it will help us as we chart a course for Blanchard Valley Center for the next three years. The meeting dates include: • Supported individuals, family members and guardians — 4-6 p.m. May 17; 10 a.m. to noon May 24. • Elected officials — 10 a.m. to noon May 5; 1-2 p.m. May 11. • Providers — 10 a.m. to noon May 18; 1-2 p.m. May 25. • Community members — 10 a.m. to noon May 10; 4-5 p.m. May 25. Grisham is superintendent at Blanchard Valley Center.