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WOOD COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (WCBDD) PROUD TO OFFER NEW, INCLUSIVE UNIVERSAL CHANGING UNIT AT NO CHARGE TO COMMUNITY EVENTS

Charese Botjer • October 23, 2024

WOOD COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (WCBDD) PROUD TO OFFER NEW, INCLUSIVE UNIVERSAL CHANGING UNIT AT NO CHARGE TO COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) is excited to share its new, inclusive addition with individuals served, families, and caregivers: its own Universal Changing Unit.

 

The Universal Changing Unit is an accessible space for companion care and inclusion, providing individuals served and those with mobility limitations a safe, clean, and dignified setting for personal care. It also allows the caretaker to comfortably and safely assist with personal care needs for those who may be unable to care for themselves.

 

Our Universal Changing Unit is conveniently equipped with the following:

-         Height adjustable adult-size changing table (battery powered)

-         Mobile lift (battery powered)

-         Sink for handwashing

-         FULLY accessible

-         *Users will bring their own hygiene supplies and sling.

 

Are you hosting an event soon? Bring accessibility to your next event by reserving our Universal Changing Unit at NO COST! Our goal is to spread inclusion, everywhere, and this is just one way to support the individuals in our community and those beyond.

 

By choosing to reserve the Universal Changing Unit at your next event, here are some details to keep in mind:

 

-         Delivery and pickup will be provided by WCBDD Staff.

-         Event staff are responsible for the cleaning throughout the duration of the event.

-         Documentation requirements will be filed before the event.

-         Unit requires 30 AMP service and has capacity for water hookup or fresh and gray water holding tanks.

-         Unit requires 25’ x 13’ space on concrete or blacktop.

 

Carly Dauch, Health Supports Coordinator and Occupational Therapist says, “We are so excited to offer this resource! Our community has so many wonderful events happening all year round and we want everyone to have the opportunity to experience them without having to plan their visit around personal care needs. The unit is useful for people with and without disabilities, everyone from parents with their infant children to adults who need some help with personal hygiene with the use of a height-adjustable changing table and/or the lift. Our partners at the Wood County Fair, Black Swamp Arts Festival, and Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo have offered the unit so far and we look forward to expanding our reach in 2025!"

 

For more information about the Universal Changing Unit or to reserve it for your next event, you may call 419-352-5115 or email RemoteSupport@woodcountydd.org.  

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