1981

An eight-person home opens in Bowling Green and is named the Dwight Miller Family Home. Mr. Miller was a long-time BGSU professor and a member of many boards at Wood Lane.

There is public opposition to the opening of a group home in Walbridge. Court action was needed in order to open the home.

1982

An eight-person home opens for women in Walbridge and named after Rollie Hampton. Mr. Hampton was a parent and an active member on many boards at Wood Lane.

1986

The semi-independent living program begins.

1987

The Orval Meach home opens. Mr. Meach was an active parent and one of the founders of the Wood Lane Summer Camp that was held at Wintergarden Lodge each year.

The Daisy Walter Home opens.

The Edwin Bomeli home opens. Dr. Bomeli was an active parent and a long-time Board member on many boards. He was also responsible for encouraging a Bowling Green family to donate their home to WLRS, Inc.

1989

A home for eight men opens in Bowling Green. It is named after Walter and Helen Hadley, who had owned the home and donated it to Wood Lane.