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

March 3, 2026
A little girl with long hair stands in front of her fireplace at home. She has on a pink sweater and a pink hair bow.

Meet Ellie!

Ellie Grieb is working hard in speech therapy and doing great in kindergarten!
March 3, 2026
A little boy sits and looks thoughtfully at a large toy dinosaur.

Charlie’s journey

As their son Charlie thrives in preschool, the Kovach family feels surrounded by support.
March 3, 2026
A little boy with brown hair sits in a blue wheelchair in his living room. There are toys behind him and sunlight is coming in the window.

‘This is where he feels the most independent’

Using a GoBro, Jaxon Ahmad is gaining strength and is on the move!
March 2, 2026
A boy sits in a chair and gets a hug from his mother and little sister.

‘He has come so far’

Ryker Nicholas is celebrating an awesome school year!
February 13, 2026
A photo of a young man with short dark hair standing in front of a green wall hanging.

‘Now he has the best life ever’

With support from his sister Jaela, Justice Wollenburg has a packed schedule full of family, work, music and movement.
February 3, 2026
A woman sits on a bench up against a brick wall. above her is a large poured acrylic painting with light blues, pinks and orange swirls.

A dream come true!

Nashport woman celebrates first art show at The Works!
February 2, 2026
A woman wearing a black coat stands in front of her car holding a blue envelope.

‘I have everything I need in there’

Blue Envelopes give drivers, and passengers, with disabilities peace of mind.
January 22, 2026
A woman with a long ponytail uses a cloth to wipe down a handrail in a hallway.

Succeeding in new roles!

Project SEARCH gives interns opportunities to explore new opportunities outside their comfort zones.
October 29, 2025
A photo of a woman walking in a field holding the leash of a gray and white fluffy dog.

Marissa’s PawPals has unleashed possibilities!

Starting her own business has given Marissa the opportunity to be an artist and an entrepreneur.
October 24, 2025
A young man in a green shirt wearing gloves uses a cloth to wipe down a hanger.

‘It’s getting me ready for the real world’

Project SEARCH kicks of tenth year at LMHS!