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Rep. Ashford Announces Funding for Developmental
Disabilities Services, Corrections Facility Upgrades in
Toledo
Special to The Truth
This week, State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) announced
funding for a number of projects in the Toledo area. $2.5
million in state funds will go to the Lucas County Board of
Developmental Disabilities in Toledo. The funds will support
services at Adult Options, a habilitation center offering
vocational training, supported employment and daily activity
to residents with developmental disabilities in Lucas
County.
“Adult Options provides essential services to promote the
well being and independence of many here in Toledo,” said
Ashford. “It has become a vital thread in the fabric of our
community and has touched many lives, especially those of
the families they serve.”
Adult Options serves as a habilitation center through the
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and provides
support, programs and services to enhance independence and
community access while promoting physical, mental and
emotional well being of area residents with developmental
disabilities.
Ashford also announced $36,125 in capital funds for the Door
Control Upgrade project at the Toledo Correctional
Institution (ToCI). ToCI has employed the same computerized
door control system since the facility was built in 2000.
Corrections officials found the current system to be
outdated and beyond repair.
Funding will enable the institution to obtain design
services to upgrade and replace the electronically
controlled locks on approximately 665 doors and the computer
systems that operate them.
ToCI opened in 2000 and operates as a medium, close and
maximum security facility. The prison houses approximately
1,041 inmates. |
