Mercer County
Educational Service Center
540 East Market Street
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-6628
Providing high quality cooperative services that positively impact the diverse educational needs of students, staff, and community.
We believe everyone
is valued
can learn and grow
will become successful and independent
Students with Disabilities
Mercer County Board of DD
4980 Mud Pike Celina OH 45822
419-586-2369
Service and Support Administrator
A Service and Support Administrator (SSA) is the primary point of service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilties. An individual must meet eligibility requirements for County Board of DD services. A Service and Support Administrator provide service coordination, assistance to navigate the IEP process, assistance for advocating for a child's needs in all life areas and support for the family to negotiate the new world of having a child with a disability. For more information about service and support administrators, please contact:
Beth Gehret, SSA Director
567-890-0220
Special Olympics
The Mercer County Special Olympics includes bowling, basketball, powerlifting and a cheer team. Individuals must be eligible for DD services. For more information, contact:
Sam Fledderjohann, Special Olympics Coordinator
567-890-0265
Peer Support Program
The peer support program offers a variety of opportunities for socialization with friends. Whether it be through an art class, nature walk, game night and much more. Peer support is about coming together to support each other and discover new and enjoyable experiences. Individuals must be eligible for DD services. For more information, contact:
Sam Fledderjohann
567-890-0265
Transition Services
For youth ages of 14-17, the Transition program provides a summer career exploration program. For young adults 18-22, the Transition program offers summer work experiences. Along with transition planning, we offer monthly learning opportunities for our families and young adults with our School to Adult Life Transition (S.A.L.T.) and S.A.L.T. TEENS sessions. Individuals must be eligible for DD services. For more information, please contact
Karen Leugers
567-890-0264
The Arc of Mercer County
The Arc of Mercer County is a non-profit human rights organization of family members and friends committed to improving opportunities for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. The Arc provides social opportunities including Bingo, a Halloween party and Valentine's Dance. For more information, please contact:
Gregg Rutledge
567-890-0253
Opporunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is a state agency that supports indivuals with disabilities in finding employment, determining disability benefits and promoting independence. For more information please contact:
Mercer County Schools Career Prep (Tri Star)
Tracy Richards Andrew Ellis
traci.richard@ood.ohio.gov Andrew.Ellis@ood.ohio.gov
Work Cell #1-419-204-1585 Work Cell: 419-860-4701
Mercer County Quest
Discovering Your Path to Adulthood
Mercer County Quest is a website full of resources for a young adult 14-22, preparing for life after high school.
Mercer County Challenger Baseball
A place where all feel included no matter their disability. Young and old get to play America’s favorite past time, baseball, in their communities they are so proud to be a part of. Where everyone feels abled, part of a team and welcomed. Games are played on Sundays during the summer months. All ages are welcome. For more information, please contact:
Jenelle Backs Cindy Fullenkamp
419-852-0130 419-852-1995