Thanks to the support of his county board, Grant has more opportunities than ever and is launching a 3D printing business. #AlwaysThereOH

Kim and Connie have both benefitted from the Tuscarawas Board of DD’s employment program. youtube.com/watch?v=3Lzb6R…

Meet Betsy. The Mahoning County Board of DD has been instrumental in helping her daughter, Sarah, live her best life alwaysthereforohio.org/betsys-story

In the 1970s, the self-advocacy movement was beginning to develop. Learn more: alwaysthereforohio.org/milestones/the…

Meet John. One of his proudest moments was graduating from Mansfield Senior High School. Read his story: alwaysthereforohio.org/johns-story-2/

Explore the history of DD on the Always There History Project timeline: alwaysthereforohio.org/history/

For over 25 years, Caribeth has served the developmental disabilities community. Read her story: alwaysthereforohio.org/caribeths-stor…

Alex is leading a happy life with a job he enjoys, a beautiful wife and being a part of his community #AlwaysThereOH alwaysthereforohio.org/alexs-story/

In 1953, parents from Fulton & Huron counties came together to create a school for their children.

“Whenever we have needs, the county board is there for us” alwaysthereforohio.org/lexi-rachels-s…

A proud moment for the Sound of Silence Sign Choir from Stark County, who performed for President Clinton at his 1993 inauguration.

Clara has led a life that she can be proud of and anyone who gets to spend time with her considers themselves lucky. alwaysthereforohio.org/claras-story/

Sometimes it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come in 50 years

Catherine has dedicated her career to improving education opportunities for children with DD. Read her story: alwaysthereforohio.org/catherines-sto…

After the Great Depression, a grassroots movement led by parents of children with DD began to take hold. alwaysthereforohio.org/milestones/loc…

Looking forward to a great event at the Ohio Statehouse to celebrate 50 years of Ohio’s county boards of DD!

Thank you John Kasich for helping us kick off the 50th anniversary celebration at the Ohio Statehouse #Alwaysthere50

Thank you Larry Obhof & @CARosenberger for speaking with us today & for your continued support of the Ohio county boards. #alwaysthere50

Kristen is grateful for the help her son, Jack has received from the Butler County Board. alwaysthereforohio.org/kristens-story/

Two small county boards have made a big impact in Lisa’s life. alwaysthereforohio.org/lisas-story/