In his physical therapy role, Wes Patton often leaned into technology to help motivate his patients. “People will try harder at a game than they will at traditional exercise,” he said. “And there’s research to back that up.” Patton keeps that thought at the forefront of his work as emerging tech consultant for ARC Industries, …
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Best Buddies is recruiting participants to take part in a one-to-one friendship program for Franklin County adults with and without developmental disabilities. Franklin County DD board members recently approved grant funding for the Best Buddies Citizens project, which aims to support at least 20 “buddy pairs” in the community. Because people with disabilities sometimes face …
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The Franklin County DD Service Coordination Department is excited to offer the OSU Nisonger Center’s Crisis Prevention and Support Training on multiple dates in 2025. This free, in-person training is open to all county board staff, provider agencies and family members, regardless of prior crisis intervention experience. Each session will cover prevention and intervention procedures, …
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