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

July 19, 2024
A photo of the new LCBDD Family Resource building.

Visit the NEW LCBDD Family Resource Center!

LCBDD is partnering with the Hartford Fair, providing resources, family fun and an accessible restroom!
July 16, 2024
Matt Rickard hugs his son Elliott on the couch.

‘You build hope’

Early Intervention has helped Elliott learn to use his voice.
May 15, 2024
An image that features the number 3 to celebrate the 3-year accreditation.

Licking County Board of DD receives three-year state accreditation

LCBDD has earned the longest accreditation period that a Board can receive!
May 13, 2024
Mac Croom poses for a photo in front of his computer at State Industrial Products.

‘This is where he knows he is supposed to be’

Mac Croom has found success as a member of the State Industrial team.
May 8, 2024
The Momentum Refresh vehicle, parked at the Canal Market. It features a wheelchair lift.

LCBDD brings Momentum Refresh to Licking County!

Accessible restroom vehicle includes universal changing table.
May 1, 2024
Aurelius cleans physical therapy equipment at Licking Memorial Hospital.

Looking forward to graduation

LMHS Project SEARCH interns have a lot to celebrate!
April 29, 2024
Partners posing together at the first session of DSP-U at Newark High School. They are (from left to right) Hannah Rebb, Provider Workforce Support Specialist at the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Lori Mye, Workforce Development Coordinator at Newark High School, Jamye Griffin, Adult Day Services, NMT and Creative Housing Director for Center for Disability Services (CDS), Amanda Amyx, Marketing and Supported Living Director for CDS, Regan Eveland, Chief Executive Officer of CDS, Leslie Amyx, Chief Financial Officer of CDS, Kevin Metz, Director of Education for the Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP) and Becky Watson, Director of Engagement for OADSP.

DSP-U arrives in Licking County

LCBDD partners with OADSP and CDS to bring DSP-U to Newark High School.
February 16, 2024
Harvey Fenner swimming in a pool with his father Scott.

Gaining water safety skills

Y partnership offers free adaptive Safety Around Water classes to LCBDD families.
January 29, 2024
Zachary Rowan plays with a ball on the floor of his living room.

Meet Zachary!

With support from his family, medical team and Early Intervention, Zachary Rowan is playing and exploring.
January 25, 2024
John Priest smiles as he washes dishes at Denison University.

Celebrating 35 years!

John Priest has worked at Denison for 35 years!