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Does anyone out there remember middle school? Hormones, acne, growth spurts, learning the social hierarchies – not to mention the actual educational piece. Classes get tougher, teachers expect more, and balancing extracurriculars and school is overwhelming. But, in the end, some of us survived, and some of us thrived thanks to family support and great …
Garrison Carp achieves goals thanks to valuable supportRead More
Sheriff Bayles has created a community culture within the walls of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, and the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) felt this firsthand. Service and Support Administrator, Amanda Blackburn, was on a mission to help someone she supports with transportation needs. Jesse Demico is twenty years old and wants to …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department “Walks the Walk” of Community InvolvementRead More
Mark’s Story Joshua Engberg and Reese Crabtree were high school sweethearts who married shortly after graduating because Joshua was entering the military. They were excited to begin their life together as a young military couple. The plan was to wait to have children, but that changed when they found out they were expecting. At the …
Imagine having a child with a rare disease. Now imagine this same disease is unpredictable, medically tricky, and potentially fatal. The Deal family does not have to imagine this because they live it daily. Their middle child, Presden (age 21), was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease (Myopathy) at age two. They have been powering through the …
After losing their first child to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Tim and Dea Christian were excited to be expecting another baby. Kyle was welcomed into the world with extra love and caution after the experience they had encountered with their firstborn. After three months, their worst fears came true, and Kyle started to have …
Who’s Invited:parents | caregivers | those with disabilities | siblingsParents & Caregivers – come to network, meet people like you, share ideas, and learn about resourcesChildren with ISPs and/or IEPs, anyone served by MCBDD, and siblings – join us for fun activities in a group setting. When is it?2nd Thursday of each month at 6 …
DROP OFF NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 23rd AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Buckeye Ridge Habitat for HumanityCool Kids ResaleCrawford OrthodonticsEdgefield Animal Care CenterGoodwill Retail StoreJay DePolo All State InsuranceKimmel CorporationMarion County Board of DDPenn Station East Coast Subs DISTRIBUTION DAYS & LOCATIONSMARION GOODWILL, 1637 MARION- MT GILEAD ROAD, MARIONOctober 27 & 28 from 10 am to 3 …
The Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) Family Support Group held an event with close to 200 caregivers and parents. The event was titled Lifting Up Disabled Families – from Surviving to Thriving and delivered a message of inspiration, compassion, and hope. Organizer Lindsay Criswell, Owner of Branch & Stone Studio, was thrilled with …
Lifting Up Disabled Families: From Surviving to ThrivingRead More
This is Me. More than DD. After having two sons, Kelli Love gave birth to her first baby girl, Elliana Burns. She was thrilled to add a splash of pink to the family dynamic. The pregnancy was uneventful, and the delivery was standard, so the family seemed to be rounded out nicely, and Kelli was …
Early Intervention and mom are key to Elli’s SuccessRead More
Maggie Purvis Story Both Maggie Purvis and her parents consider themselves lucky for several reasons. First, they are lucky that family circumstances turned Maggie’s aunt, Vanessia Purvis, into her mom. They feel lucky that Maggie is who she is, and they feel lucky to have a loving, caring environment for Maggie to grow up in. …
