Holmes County DD posts monthly calendar to streamline local services

The Holmes County Board of Developmental Disabilities has centralized its schedule of programs, facility closures and board meeting dates on an online monthly calendar, giving families and service providers a single place to confirm times and contact information. The calendar lists recurring community programs such as playgroups, parent-support meetings, recreational and social activities, and board meeting dates, along with school and office closures.

For local caregivers and providers, the calendar reduces uncertainty about when programs run and when offices are closed. In rural counties like Holmes, coordinating school schedules, transportation and work shifts can be a practical hurdle for families who rely on developmental supports. A regular, public schedule makes it easier to plan childcare, arrange rides and avoid missed appointments that can carry both emotional and financial costs for households and small providers.

The calendar also serves as the primary public notice for the board. Board meeting dates are posted alongside recreation nights and parent-support sessions, ensuring that residents who want to attend or comment have the basic scheduling information they need. The page provides central contact information for the board office in Holmesville, including the office address and phone number, and can be accessed at holmesdd.org/calendar.

From a service-delivery perspective, predictable scheduling can help the board and partner organizations use staff and facility time more efficiently. Providers can coordinate program staffing around recurring events, and families are better positioned to take advantage of supports that reinforce long-term outcomes for people with developmental disabilities. Over time, clearer scheduling helps reduce administrative friction and can improve attendance rates at prevention-oriented gatherings such as parent-support meetings.

The calendar is practical rather than promotional: it functions as a day-to-day tool for residents juggling multiple responsibilities. For example, parents balancing school closures with therapy appointments will find closure notices and special events listed in the same place they check for playgroup or recreation-night details. Service providers and volunteer groups can also use the posted dates to avoid conflicts and to schedule complementary services.

Residents who rely on county developmental services should check the calendar before planning attendance or transportation, and use the listed Holmesville office contact to confirm any last-minute changes. As the board continues to post monthly schedules, the calendar will remain the first stop for up-to-date program information and a modest but important aid to families and providers navigating care and community programs in Holmes County.