Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities

May 7, 2025
Shawn Gillett poses outside the door of A Call to College.

Ready for Columbus State!

Shawn is going to culinary school to achieve his goal of becoming a chef!
May 7, 2025
Kripa Nepal and her mother and sister pose outside their home with Speech Therapist Janelle Pickens and Service Coordinator Jen Darr.

‘I am very thankful’

With support from her family and LCBDD, Kripa is ready for preschool and beyond!
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.
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.