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The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities is in the news!

We are fortunate to have excellent partners in our local media organizations. Check out the stories below to learn more about some of the great things happening in Licking County.

The articles below are written about us or one of our funded providers or partners. 

Dec. 16, 2021: Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent receives statewide award.  News.Yahoo.com via The Pataskala Standard

Dec. 9, 2021: LCBDD recognizes direct support professionals for pandemic efforts. Written by Michaela Sumner, The Newark Advocate

Sept. 15, 2021: New Licking County home for developmentally disabled kids honors Good family’s wishes. Written by Ken Gordon, The Columbus Dispatch

May 26, 2021: Project SEARCH graduates ready to thrive across Licking County. Written by David Weidig, The Newark Advocate

March 30, 2021: Field of Interest fund helps people with disabilities thrive. Written by The Licking County Foundation, The Newark Advocate.

Jan. 20, 2021: LCBDD clients, support professionals receive their COVID-19 vaccines. Written by Michaela Sumner, The Newark Advocate

Nov. 14, 2020: COVID-19 pandemic can’t deter Project SEARCH interns at Licking Memorial Hospital Written by David Weidig, The Newark Advocate

May 8, 2020: Coronavirus; Valley senior surprised by special graduation celebration Written by David Weidig, The Newark Advocate

April 26, 2020: Coronavirus: Licking County Direct Support Professionals among Licking County’s unsung heroes Written by David Weidig, The Newark Advocate

July 11, 2019: Perseus Decker can see her musical future clearly Written by David Weidig, The Newark Advocate

June 21, 2019: LCBDD comes home to refurbished Weiant Center Written by David Weidig, The Newark Advocate

June 20, 2019: Corporate Citizenship Vanguard honoree: Project Search helps developmentally disabled find careers Written By Erin Laviola, Columbus Business First

June 12, 2019: Goal: Swings for Eli (‘and other kiddos’) in Pataskala Written by Craig McDonald, The Pataskala Standard

May 29, 2019: Pataskala powerlifter Garrett Ford receives Congressional Record Written by Rainbow Ratliff, The Newark Advocate

March 23, 2019: Pataskala powerlifter and Special Olympian Garrett Ford returns home with 4 gold medals Written by Sheridan Hendrix, The Columbus Dispatch

May 11, 2019: Direct-care workers honored for helping disabled clients to thrive Written by Rita Price, The Columbus Dispatch

May 11, 2019: Direct Service Professionals awarded for their efforts Written by David Weidig, The Newark Advocate

March 25, 2019: Licking County Early Intervention program helps Newark family with Coffin-Lowry syndrome Written by Anna Jeffries, LCBDD

November 4, 2018: Umstot: In critical need for developmental disabilities support professionals Guest column in The Newark Advocate

May 2, 2018: Board of developmental disabilities program gives Heights students work experience Written by Craig McDonald, The Pataskala Standard and The Newark Advocate

October 19, 2017: Licking County disability trailblazer ushers in $6 million upgrade project Written by Maria DeVito, The Newark Advocate

August 10, 2017: Training course highlights benefits of working with people with disabilities Written by Maria DeVito, The Newark Advocate

May 24, 2017: LMH program prepares students with disabilities for jobs Written by Maria DeVito, The Newark Advocate

April 19, 2017: State using sensors to help people with disabilities Written by Ben Garbarek, WSYX ABC6

April 19, 2017: New plan helps those with disabilities save Written by Craig McDonald, The Newark Advocate

April 5, 2017: Licking County child care centers get help with DD kids Written by Maria DeVito, The Newark Advocate

March 25, 2017: Granville woman broke barriers for those with disabilities Written by Maria DeVito, The Newark Advocate

March 8, 2017: Remote monitoring of Ohio’s disabled saves money, fills need Written by Alan Johnson, The Columbus Dispatch

December 21, 2016: Newly formed Aktion Club receives banner, gavel. Written by Staff Report, The Newark Advocate

November 9, 2016: Voters say YES to DD levy.  Written by Staff Report, The Newark Advocate

October 24, 2016:  LMH program trains students with disabilities for jobs. Written by Maria DeVito, The Newark Advocate

October 19, 2016: ‘Blend’ brings art, coffee to new Elm Street location. Written by Craig McDonald, The Granville Sentinel

October 18, 2016: Licking County Board of DD seeks levy increase. Written by Sydney Murray, The Newark Advocate

October 1, 2016: Green Dreams art sale. Written by Barrett Lawlis, The Newark Advocate

July 22, 2016: Softball rivals right at home in Heath. Written by Dave Weidig, The Newark Advocate

November 21, 2015: Nancy Neely empowered disabled Ohioans for more than three decades. Written by Anna Jeffries, The Newark Advocate

November 21, 2015: Jason Umstot will lead county board of DD in January. Written by Anna Jeffries, The Newark Advocate

October 17, 2015:  Umstot hired as board of DD Superintendent.  Written by Advocate Staff, The Newark Advocate

September 24, 2015: Spark offers free lunch Tuesdays at First Presbyterian.  Written by Anna Jeffries, The Newark Advocate

March 19, 2015: Developmental disabilities board has awards celebration. Written by Advocate Staff, The Newark Advocate

December 3, 2014: The Inspiration Station, a place that inspires. Written by Chad Klimack, The Newark Advocate

November 15, 2014: SPARK celebrates 10 years helping adults with disabilities. Written by Anna Jeffries, The Newark Advocate

September 22, 2014: Power lifting group to serve those with disabilities. Written by Anna Jeffries, The Newark Advocate

July 6, 2014: New bookstore seeks right mix for downtown. Written by Kent Mallett, The Newark Advocate

June 7, 2014: It’s official: Board of Developmental Disabilities levy wins. Written by Advocate Staff, The Newark Advocate

June 7, 2014: Elks donates to Board of Developmental Disabilities, Special Olympics. Written by Advocate Staff Report, The Newark Advocate

May 10, 2014: Recount for Disabilities Board Levy Appears Likely. Written by Scott Rawdon. This Week Community News, Licking County

May 6, 2014: Board of Developmental Disabilities Levy Appears Destined For Recount. This Week Community News, Licking County

May 5, 2014: County voters will decide several issues, races May 6. This Week Community News, Licking County

April 28, 2014: Two Countywide Levies Will Be On Ballots. Written by Scott Rawdon, This Week Community News, Licking County

February 2, 2014: Disabilities board asking for 1.6 – mill levy on May ballot. Written by Scott Rawdon, ThisWeek Community News