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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Though his previous job wasn’t a good fit, Evan Koloski didn’t give up hopes of being happily employed. He just needed to find a place where the pace and the people felt right. “It worked out for the best,” Koloski said, “because I ended up here.” The 27-year-old has now been a staff member at …
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Samantha Perry had a great year of advocacy in 2025, including winning a Franklin County DD Community Star Award in the self-advocate category. Dateline caught up with Perry—known to her friends as Sam—during a recent meeting of the Franklin County DD Self-Advocate Advisory Council. She also was recognized last fall for contributing artwork to the …
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