For the past 39 years, communities nationwide have stepped up their inclusive events, activities, and messages during March in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Much progress has been made since that first observance in 1987. Franklin County DD encourages everyone—civic leaders, elected officials, employers, educators and others—to consider ways we can continue to build …
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Franklin County residents with developmental disabilities who want to be employed can look to many sources of support—their Franklin County DD service coordinators, providers, advocacy organizations and the state’s Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. But it’s also important to remember how much a person can accomplish on his or her own, Franklin County DD board …
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As the six-week parenting course drew to an end, Hilary Harlan realized that she and other members of the group weren’t ready to stop talking. “Getting to know different parents through that Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) was pretty awesome,” said Harlan, who has a 4-year-old son with developmental disabilities. “So when we got to …
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