$521K grant will make New Philadelphia more accessible to people with disabilities

NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ The Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities has received a $521,000 grant from the state which will be used to upgrade the playground at Starlight School, expand services to the Latino community, install adult changing tables at Tuscora Park and build a soccer field for people with disabilities.

"We asked for a total of $521,000. We had no idea what they would say. I'm really excited that they said yes," said Nate Kamban, superintendent of the county board. "Grant money is wonderful because we can try new things without burdening our local tax population."

The funding is part of $14.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money that will be distributed across 67 counties to better support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families.

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by The Times Reporter, Jon Baker Mon, Feb 12th, 2024