The Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities is committed to helping people live independent lives in home-like community settings. We believe that people should be able to choose where they want to live and we work with them and their families and other organizations like Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corporation, Sunrise Acres Ranch, ResCare and Paramount Support Services to develop community living options.

            Across Belmont County, people with developmental disabilities have chosen to live with family, in their own homes, or in Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR). Their choices are funded in a variety of ways including Home and Community Based Waivers, Individual Options and Residential Facilities waivers. Supported Living is another support where individuals with disabilities are provided services that enhance their quality of life.  Funding is provided through any public or private resources, including money from the individual.