Meet the Collins Family. Howard and Carol did what most people do when they have a child; they loved and cared for their son, Chris, and provided all of his needs. When Chris was in his early 20’s, they came to the realization that he was getting older – and so were they. They knew …
Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation
Announcing a CARF Three-Year Accreditation Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International announced that Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Employment Services: Employment Supports, Community Employment Services: Job Development Community Integration, …
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October 2018 Message
This month, the message is simple. I want to remind you to breathe. The last few months have been crazy. I know it’s always crazy, but crazier than usual. With the levy work, community outings, caseload crisis, fall maintenance & cleanup projects, staff fingerprints, and that little thing called CARF – it’s a lot. That’s …
Commissioners appoint new board member to Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities
The Marion County Commissioners recently appointed Larry Brown to serve as a board member to Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD). Brown, who is MarionMade! being born and raised in Marion, OH graduated from Marion Catholic High School in 1964. He went on to earn an associate degree in Business Administration from St. Gregory’s …
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September 2018 Message
With our current financial state, it is important for all of us to be creative and find solutions that help move those we serve forward while ensuring fiscal responsibility. I am proud to confidently say that we are doing that and I thank each of you for going the extra mile, reaching out to community …
Eddie can do it (and does)
Eddie Galati is a proud, very capable 76-year-old who just happens to have cerebral palsy. Some people may see this as a disability. But with a little support from the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD), Eddie’s abilities have been uncovered and it has been found that there are not many things that Eddie …
Teens Take New Leadership Skills To School This Year
School is back in session for the kids of Marion County and some of our local teens have started the school year with a broader perspective than they had before their summer began. The Marion Family YMCA holds a summer camp each year, but this year, for their teen population, they decided to do something …
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Modern Woodmen of America honors Marion County Board of DD Employees
Modern Woodmen of America honors Marion County Board of DD Employees Modern Woodmen is a national fraternal financial services organization that was founded in 1883 and has been in Marion since 1906. Being a fraternal benefit society, and a 501(c)8 tax-exempt organization, allows the organization to give back to the communities in which they serve. …
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Cayden means “fighter”
The Jolliff family is the picture of living in the moment. Their life is equated by the day – maybe even the hour or the minute. Each moment holds a small miracle. His name is Cayden. Kevin and Gretchen Jolliff were married in June of 2014 and excited to grow their family. Kevin had a …
June 2018 Message
We received the great news this month at the County Commissioners open meeting that the resolution to be on the ballot in November was passed by all three commissioners. We are grateful to have jumped that final hurdle. Now, the real work begins. As we start to actively ask the community for support, it is …