What’s your story?

Every person and family we support has their own unique story to tell. At LCBDD, we are honored to be a part of each and every journey.

Sharing these stories helps reflect the incredibly diverse community that we serve while helping those we support make connections and find belonging. 

Storytelling is a part of our culture at LCBDD and we hope you enjoy this always growing collection of profiles, stories and moments.

Do you have a success story you'd like to share? We want to hear it and celebrate with you!  Contact Anna Jeffries at 740-322-6911 or anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org to get started. 

Success Stories

April 15, 2025
A photo of Nora chewing on a toy in her high chair with her brother Everett with his arm around her.

‘It just helps to know we have people in our corner’

With support from Early Intervention, Nora Ford's family is celebrating her progress!
April 3, 2025
Mylo and his service coordinator Julia Schworm post with an Ohio statue during Brain Injury Advocacy Day.

Advocating for brain injury awareness

Mylo Johnson is sharing his story to help others.
April 2, 2025
A photo of Evan sitting at a table in his home, demonstrating his laptop and headset that he uses at work.

‘He just kept going’

After several years of searching, Evan found a job that's a great fit!
March 24, 2025
A photo of a Project SEARCH intern cleaning equipment at LMHS.

Preparing for graduation!

Project SEARCH interns are preparing to enter the world of work after their LMHS internship experience.
March 18, 2025
A decorative image with a photo of Wendy Gorrell announcing that she will serve as LCBDD's interim superintendent.

Morgan County Superintendent will serve as LCBDD Interim Superintendent

Search for permanent Superintendent in process
March 3, 2025
A decorative image with a photo of Jason Umstot and a quote from the press release.

DD Superintendent accepts position at Ohio Health Care Association

Umstot to leave LCBDD in April, Board and OACB will begin superintendent search.
February 24, 2025
A collage of photos including several adult changing tables, an AEC machine in a case and some foam play equipment.

Making Licking County more inclusive — thanks to ARPA dollars!

In 2024, LCBDD was able to commit more than $458,000 in ARPA funds to projects in Licking County!
February 19, 2025
Nora Randall stands in her living room with her mother and Developmental Specialist Jennifer Hammond.

Meet Nora!

Thanks to support from Early Intervention, Nora is on the move!
February 18, 2025
Hope Hindel stands outside the door of the Library at Central Ohio Technical College.

‘You just keep going’

Managing college classes and two jobs, Hope Hindel wants to show others what's possible.
January 31, 2025
A photo of several Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities Staff members posting at the Licking County Groundhog Breakfast.

Because of you, we can!

We were honored to sponsor the 2025 Groundhog Breakfast and thank our community!