Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley

DDS…transforming lives through the power of independence. The mission of Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley is to empower children with developmental delays and persons with disabilities to lead more productive, satisfying and/or independent lives.

We believe that through greater independence, individuals are able to experience a higher quality of life.

DDS was formed in 1961 as United Cerebral Palsy of Lebanon County, to establish the first developmental classroom for children with disabilities. There were four children enrolled in the first classroom. Today DDS serves more than 400 children and adults each year through an array of training and education programs.

Developmental & Disability Services (DDS) of Lebanon Valley is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors Officers

  • President: Robert Anspach
  • Vice President: Jason Schibinger, Esq.
  • Secretary: Debra Schaffer
  • Treasurer: Ellen Whitmoyer

Directors

  • Robert Anspach
  • Darryl Cox
  • Senior Judge Robert Eby
  • Tina Messner
  • Michelle Scesa, Ed. D, CCC/SLP
  • Jennifer L. Schweitz
  • Jason Schibinger, Esq.
  • Ellen Whitmoyer
  • Jane Yorty
  • Debra Schaffer

Our Administration

  • Colleen Christian, Executive Director
  • Richard F. Garipoli Jr., Vice President of Development & Marketing
    • vpdevelopment@ddslebanon.org
  • Robert Haynes, Fiscal Manager
  • Stacey Hanley, Program Manager
  • Kourtney Miles, Fundraising and Events Coordinator
  • Margie Loperfido, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Meet Our Children Specialists

  • Christine Lehman, Developmental Therapist
  • Katie Oriel, Physical Therapist
  • Ann D’Orazio, Speech Therapist
  • Anita Stokes, Speech Therapist
  • Emily Maisto, Occupational Therapist
  • Judy Mallozzi, Elks Home Service Nurse

Meet Our Adult Specialists

  • Deb Eberly, Employment Specialist
  • Bob Barry, Employment Specialist
  • Judy Mitchell, Employment Specialist
  • Heather Lengle, Direct Support Professional, Lego Club
  • Hailee Nolan, Direct Support Professional
  • Tracy Mehaffey, Direct Support Professional
  • Deb Clancy, Direct Support Professional

Meet Our Advocate

  • Judy Mallozzi, Elks Home Service Nurse