Community

October 31, 2024
A photo of a group of participants holding hands around a circle on a stage.

Shakespeare and Autism Project comes to Licking County

OSU program provides creative outlet for youth.
October 22, 2024
A picture of a Project SEARCH intern named Erin preparing items in her internship in the Concierge department.

Project SEARCH kicks off 9th year!

Six interns are gaining new work experiences at LMHS.
October 16, 2024
A picture of Owen sitting on a riding toy and getting cheered on by his mother and Developmental Specialist.

‘Learning a new way to experience the world’

Early Intervention is part of the 'village' that is helping Owen learn to walk!
August 19, 2024
Photo of Sophia and Paul posing on the playground at the childcare where they had their Summer Work Experience.

‘Learning how to work’

Summer Youth Work Experiences help teens gain skills and get paid!
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!
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.
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.