As part of the team of the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities, it is critical that you feel you have the information you need to communicate to your friends, family, and the community at large. There have been so many changes; it may be hard to feel equipped with the right information so I …
Drugs Affecting Grandparents, DD World
In 2014, the Census Bureau reported that 2.7 million American households contained a co-residence of grandparents and grandchildren with the grandparent being the primary care giver. It is a trend that appears to be on the rise – not just nationally, but locally. Norm and Carol Lewis of Marion, Ohio are living this new norm as they …
Adriana writes the “Motherhood Handbook” with help from MCBDD & Help Me Grow
This is a guest post from Adriana Chidester. She is the mother of Eleanor who is served by Help Me Grow of Marion County and Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention. There is no handbook for motherhood. No roadmap that points out where the road gets steep or where you may have to …
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Christina’s New Job Gets Her One Step Closer to Living on Her Own
This article was written and shared by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Christina Pigg originally worked in dining services at a nursing home, but the job was not a good fit for her, as she struggled to keep up with certain tasks. After returning to the opportunity center at MARCA Industries, Christina met with job …
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January 2019 Message
The weather and the internal changes have been a rough way to start off 2019. On the flip side, we have a fresh start and we are moving forward. With tough decisions come new beginnings and the outcome will position us for our future. The timing of the changes is good. We could have not …
November 2018 Message
With the month of being “thankful” wrapping up and the holidays right around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on the many accomplishments of our agency this year. Marion County Board of DD has managed to maintain our pledge to those we serve. Not only do we ensure health and safety, but we …
‘It takes a village’: Board of DD helped local twins grow
Daryl and Beth Hartzler were ready to start a family. It was time. They had been married for three years, they both had stable jobs and purchased a home. They were ready for the baby in the baby carriage. They found out Beth was pregnant in April of 2017. They started to prepare for their new arrival …
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Two new board members sworn in to serve on the board of the Marion County Board of DD
The Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) welcomes two new board members, Becky Seitter and Ted Frericks, who were sworn in to begin their four-year term effective this month. Seitter, now retired, was a speech pathologist for 41 years. She served kindergarten through high school age children at Marion City Schools and spent her …
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Dedication to Jeanith Ryle
Jeanith Ryle passed away just over one year ago on December 20, 2017. She was one of the strongest, most passionate women you could meet and made a significant local impact for those in Marion County with developmental disabilities. Jeanith was not only a longtime board member serving for more than ten years on the …
Sierra Knows the Recipe for Success
At 22 years old, Sierra Fields has found the secret recipe for success and it only takes three ingredients. The first is to work hard. The second is to find great mentors. The third ingredient is to keep your family close and lean on them when you need it. Nothing has come easy for Sierra. …