As we enter Black History Month this February, it’s important to pause—not just to recognize history, but to reflect on how our personal experiences shape the work we do each day. Long before I became the first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator at Franklin County DD, the matter was personal for me. As the father …
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Recently someone asked why I don’t write more about great things that happen. While it’s true that I’m often pointing out things that aren’t so great, the reason is pretty simple. The bad, sad and negative things are anomalies – small blips in what is otherwise a happy life, one full of good people who …
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After years as an advocate, case manager and volunteer on behalf of many different communities, Sean Patterson is ready to help the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities embrace and improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Patterson, a service coordinator at FCBDD for the past 14 years, got started as the new DEI coordinator …
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