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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.
Published by Anna Jeffries on April 29, 2024
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DSP-U arrives in Licking County

LCBDD partners with OADSP and CDS to bring DSP-U to Newark High School.
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May 3, 2022
An image with photos of independent providers.
Published by Anna Jeffries on May 3, 2022
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Meet Christa, Vicki and Lew!

Just a few of the many independent providers making a difference!
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August 3, 2020
Published by Anna Jeffries on August 3, 2020
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An unexpected opportunity

Waiting to return to the basketball court, Jett Speelman is helping others as a DSP.
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July 30, 2020
Published by Anna Jeffries on July 30, 2020
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‘All of us belong’

Chris Wells has found acceptance, purpose as a DSP.
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March 5, 2020
Published by Anna Jeffries on March 5, 2020
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‘I’ve done an amazing job so far’

For Alyssa Pittman, being a DSP is about empathy and independence.
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February 27, 2020
Trevor found the perfect opportunity
Published by Anna Jeffries on February 27, 2020
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Stumbling into the perfect opportunity

Trevor Mye never planned to be a DSP. But it ended up being the perfect job for him!
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November 6, 2018
Published by Anna Jeffries on November 6, 2018
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Superintendent’s Message: Fall 2018

Note: This Superintendent’s Message accompanies the fall edition of the LCBDD newsletter Momentum, which will be distributed in mid-November. If you would like to receive this […]
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September 13, 2018
Published by Anna Jeffries on September 13, 2018
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#myDSPstory: LCBDD celebrates DSP Week

DSPs share their stories of why they love their jobs!
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July 16, 2018
Published by Anna Jeffries on July 16, 2018
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Meet Margaret!

Margaret D’Ostroff used her puzzle-making skills to bring smiles to Newark firefighters
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