Leonard Kirtz School provides comprehensive programs and education for school age children with developmental disabilities. The content of the program is designed to provide social, academic, and vocational programs geared to the individual functioning level of each student and follows the curriculum as defined by Ohio Department of Education Content Standards.
Certified teachers and specialists provide instruction through the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP). IEP goals concentrate on developing skills in communication, self-help, functional daily living, social interaction, cognitive development, vocational preparation, and vocational training.
In addition to classroom programs, school-age students receive instruction in six departments each week from certified instructors. Departments include; adaptive physical education, swimming, snoezelen, music, language arts and horticulture.
Social activities are an important part of Leonard Kirtz School. The major events held annually are the Halloween Party, Holiday Fest, Aut Mori Grotto Circus, Young People’s Concert, Spring Party, Rotary Picnic, Graduation, and Prom. On a lesser scale, but very important, are weekly social activities planned by each teacher to develop and promote social skills among the students.
Leonard Kirtz School offers related services in the areas of speech, physical therapy, and contracted occupational therapy to those students in need of intervention. Other related services available to all students include nursing, transportation, and case management.
It is the Board’s intent that all students who enter Leonard Kirtz School increase their cognition and benefit physically and vocationally, so they may reach their fullest potential.
The MCBDD serves 14 school districts.
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The Adult Services Retirement and Medically Fragile Program is located at the Centre @ Javit Court and is geared to serve the individual needs of older adults with developmental disabilities or those in need of more intense medical care.
The Retirement Program was created because demand for services to older adults with developmental disabilities consistently increased over the last several years.
This day program emphasizes recreation, arts, leisure activities, and socialization for adults who are 55 and older. The seniors may also participate in various activities available at the Centre, such as homemaking, snoezelen, and aqua therapy.
All services are based on an individual plan developed by an interdisciplinary team, in accordance with the individual’s choices, desires, and preferences.
Further information about the Adult Services Retirement Program may be obtained by contacting the Adult Services Office at (330) 797-2904.
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MASCO, Inc., a nonprofit company founded in 1967, operates as the business entity for two sheltered workshops under contract with the MCBDD. MASCO, Inc. employs approximately 400 adults enrolled with the MCBDD in two workshops in Boardman, Ohio.
Bev MASCO and Meshel MASCO occupy nearly 60,000 sq. ft. of program area.
MASCO, Inc. employees engage in a variety of subcontract work procured from the local business community. Examples of production work include assembly, packaging, sorting, and woodworking. MASCO, Inc. employees may also work in custodial, lawn care, and in Supported Employment placements in the Mahoning County area. Services are coordinated with other agencies that serve people with disabilities, such as the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. MASCO, Inc. employees are paid in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor Standards for sheltered workshop settings.
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Transportation to and from the school, workshops, and retirement is available to any student or adult enrolled in day programs provided by the MCBDD. Transportation is also provided to individuals in Supportive Employment seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Consisting of over 35 buses and 15 other vehicles, the Transportation Department fleet travels over 790,000 miles per year, as it provides door to door services to the passengers throughout Mahoning County. All MCBDD buses are equipped with hydraulic lifts to accommodate over 145 passengers who use wheelchairs.
To ensure the health and safety of our passengers, the MCBDD employs a transportation aide for each bus. Transportation aides meet the needs of the riders while on route, so bus drivers may devote their full attention to operating the bus. All drivers must hold a Commercial Driver’s License, and all drivers and aides must maintain CPR and First Aid Certification.
The safety and comfort of MCBDD passengers are top priorities of the Transportation Department. Many new buses are equipped with air conditioning, wider aisles and air ride suspension systems.
Each bus is equipped with a two-way FM radio. The radios allow bus drivers and dispatchers instant contact in case of emergency, and the radios ensure accurate and timely service to all riders.
Each bus is Board-owned, and maintenance is performed at the Board’s bus maintenance facility located next to Leonard Kirtz School.
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