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Defiance County Board of MR/DD
195 Island Park Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782- 6621


The Good Samaritan School is operated by the Defiance County Board of Mental Retardation / Developmental Disabilities through generous taxpayer support. Services are provided on a   non-discriminatory basis to pre-school and school age students, and additionally for adults including senior citizens. Good Sam also offers family resource, case management, and supported living services to county residents. We invite you to learn more about Good Samaritan School as you browse the pages of our web site.

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Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
The Defiance County Board of Mental Retardation / Developmental Disabilities, as a public employer and provider of services, adheres to the provisions of Title VI. As such the Defiance County Board of MR/DD does not discriminate in the provision of services or employment becuase of handicap, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.
Anyone who feels that he/she has been discriminated against for any of the reasons listed in the above paragraph should contact the Title VI / EEO officer, Ms. Donna Knisely, at the following address or telephone number:

195 Island Park Avenue
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782- 6621

The Defiance County Board of MR/DD urges all of the contractors, vendors. LEA's, and agencies with which it has a working relationship to also promote and practice the intent and provisions of Title VI.

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