About Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities (KCBDD)

Fifty years ago, a group of Knox County parents of children with developmental disabilities banded together to support and enrich the lives of individuals in Knox County who had developmental disabilities. Ten years later, the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities was established as the local government agency charged with the responsibility to serve and protect these same individuals and their families.

In 2009, self-advocates and supporters of the developmentally disabled helped create and pass a law that removed "Mental Retardation" from the name of state and local entities as well as several funds. Our name changed, but our commitment to individuals having healthy, safe, quality lives did not.

Over the past forty years, the Board has filled many roles, doing whatever was necessary to help individuals live fulfilling lives and be welcomed as members of our community. As needs have changed and government regulations have evolved, the services and supports offered have changed to ensure that the Board continues to serve the best interests of individuals in Knox County.

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SHARE YOUR GREAT STORY!

The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities, in cooperation with the local representative for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, is working to create a webpage to honor and celebrate the many individuals with disabilities in our community, and the lives that they touch every day. The Knox County Board of DD, has embraced the My Great Story idea as a way for Knox County individuals with disabilities, their family members, coworkers classmates and friends to share and read inspiring stories. While the website is still a work in progress, if you are an individual with a disability, or someone whose life has been touched by one of the hundreds in Knox County with a disability, we hope you will share your story! Please click HERE  for a link to submit your story.

Or click HERE to check out the developing site.

Family Support Group "Parent 2 Parent" Needs You!

Parent 2 Parent needs you! The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities is supporting the formation of the Parent 2 Parent Support Group. This group welcomes families to build the connections that will help their children live fuller lives in the community. Parents of school aged children with disabilities can tap into the experience and specialized knowledge of other parents that understand their questions, concerns and frustrations. Parents experienced in the challenges and triumphs of raisings a child with special needs can provide a family struggling with the same concerns and challenges as they once did with guidance, support, resources and advocacy. All participants are volunteers that can have as little or as much involvement as they would like. To learn more about this growing program go to: www.knoxmrdd.com/p2p.html

Our Goal is "Green"

If you have not yet given us your e-mail address, there is no better time than the present! You can receive publications and other information the “green” way. You can help save money and save trees! Please send us your name and e-mail address to: support@knoxdd.com.