News

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!
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!
December 19, 2024
A picture of Phill Kirk (middle) posing with his parents and the three Licking County Commissioners after being sworn is as a board member for LCBDD.

Making history

Phill Kirk was sworn in as a board member of LCBDD on Dec. 19. He will be the first Licking Countian who receives DD services to serve on the board.
December 13, 2024
A photo of Grace Brooks standing in the gym of an elementary school. A mural of the school mascot, a cougar, is behind her.

A full circle career path

Grace Brooks is a substitute ortho aide, in the same district she attended as a child.
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!
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.