Teen with autism shares a song from the heart
As she walked into the school auditorium for a Black History Month program, Raya Smith’s eyes lit up. “You’re going...
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Staff spotlight: Former executive finds rewarding job behind the wheel
After 10 years of retirement, Jeff Birr was bored. But not so bored that he wanted to return to the...
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DD Awareness Month: Two views on inclusion
Each March, advocates work together to raise awareness about the many ways people with and without developmental disabilities come together...
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Cornelius “Chubby” Oatis: Embracing the power of possibility
As a world-class athlete in the Paralympic sport of boccia, Cornelius “Chubby” Oatis knows plenty of ways to keep busy...
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Remembering former DODD director Jerry Manuel
We are saddened to report that Jerry Manuel, former director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, passed away on...
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