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

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!
January 25, 2024
A screenshot of William and his mom, on a Zoom call with Occupational Therapist Karlie Fleak.

William’s journey

The option to access virtual Early Intervention services has made a difference for William Matson!
January 10, 2024
Lacie Egan learning how to set up a patient room at LMHS.

Gaining confidence

In second rotation, Project SEARCH interns are trying new things!
November 7, 2023
A photo of a Licking County Transit sign

Know how to go!

Licking County Transit two deviated fixed routes that are free in 2023!
October 31, 2023
Lucy Conley poses with her family at Mile 20 of the Columbus Marathon.

Inspiring runners as a Mile Champion!

Lucy Conley, of Pataskala, was a excited to cheer on races at the recent Columbus Marathon.
October 31, 2023
Jonathan Madariage works in the culinary department at LMHS.

‘I love this program!’

Another year of Project SEARCH off to a great start at LMHS.
October 31, 2023
Sophia Renner, 1, walks with a walker in her Granville home.

Celebrating Sophia!

The Renner family is working to raise awareness about Angelman syndrome, Early Intervention.