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Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Enhancing involvement of individuals in our community by increasing the opportunity for inclusion and respect.

AGENCY PURPOSE
Individuals with disabilities are more active in the community today than ever before. They are employees, volunteers, home owners, business owners, and consumers. The Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities (KCBDD) facilitates a continum of services that provides the added support individuals with disabilities may need to become an active part of their community.

09/26/2025

Today we are honored to announce our 2025 Lasting Legacy Award Winners for Provider Appreciation: Linda and Ron Kerr of Knox County Special Olympics! Their nominator said, “Linda and her late husband, Ron started Knox County Special Olympics in 2006. Linda spent every Thursday evening holding practices for the athletes until 2022. Every June, Linda spent a weekend at the Ohio State University for the state games. She spent so many hours behind the scenes gathering paperwork for the athletes and staying current on trainings/updates from the state. At the end of the year, Linda would create a picture book for every athlete of the events they competed in throughout the year. She would also order trophies for every athlete to present to them at the year end banquet. Both Linda and Ron made sure the banquet recognized all the athletes for their achievements. The individuals and their families were a very important part of Linda's life for many years. Linda volunteered so many hours and always put the individuals and their families first to give them so many opportunities throughout the years.“

09/24/2025

Rebecca Stahle is a Direct Support Professional who has worked at Creative Foundations for many years! She has been a dedicated and integral part of the CF team; always doing whatever is necessary to advocate for those she supports, always going above and beyond and is a consistent figure for those she cares for. Her nominator said, "Rebecca has been in this field for a long time giving up many things to be present for all clients. Whenever she is needed she will drop everything and go to assist as much as possible. She loves what she does and it shows." Thank you for all you do, Rebecca!

09/23/2025

Karen Fletcher was a Direct Support Professional with Creative Foundations for many years! She was an integral part of starting the Adult Day Program in Knox County while she was working with Keven, which then turned into the program it is today. She strove to make the people that she supported as independent and as happy as they could while also teaching them important life skills and encouraging them to grow as people. Karen was another very deserving nominee for our Lasting Legacy Award this year and we are so appreciative of the legacy that Karen left behind.

09/22/2025

This week we are honored to highlight everyone that was nominated for the "Lasting Legacy" award! Today, we are putting a spotlight on Bo Rambo. Bo worked for Concepts in Community Living and retired just a few years ago.

His nominator said, "Bo's quiet strength, unwavering guidance, and remarkable ability to regulate emotion through even the most chaotic moments left a lasting impression on me. He taught me how to breathe through difficulty, to remain steady when the world felt unsteady. Bo had an incredible knack for saying just the right thing—whether to staff or to clients—to bring calm, focus, and perspective when it was needed most. His wisdom and perception shaped how I approached every challenge.

In crisis, Bo remained a steady compass. His response to high-pressure situations was nothing short of admirable, and I looked to him as a mentor and an example of how to lead with grace and resolve. Through his influence, I became a better DSP and, ultimately, a stronger professional. He saw potential in me and gave me the space to grow, and for that I am forever grateful."

09/19/2025

Gentle, soft spoken, calm, reassuring, dedicated, and supportive are all words used to describe our "Independent Provider of the Year." Let's congratulate Edna O'Bryon for being our 2025 Independent Provider of the Year! Thank you for everything you do to support the lives of people with developmental disabilities in our community. We appreciate everything you do, every single day!

09/15/2025

The next award category we are spotlighting is our "Independent Provider of the Year" award! The winner of the Independent Provider of the Year Award will be an Independent Provider certified through DODD and provides support to people with developmental disabilities in our county. This person makes a real difference in the lives of those they support. They are reliable, creative, wholesome, well balanced, encourage independence, and are always looking to improve the lives of people with disabilities. This person amazes and astounds you. Here are all of the Independent Providers that were nominated for this award this year! We will announce the official winner at the end of this week! Congratulations to all, we appreciate everything you do!

09/12/2025

We are so honored to announce the winners of the DSP of the Year Award for 2025!

The winner of the DSP of the Year award will be a DSP that is employed by an agency in our county. They are a remarkable human being that has a clear love of their profession. They bring meaning into the lives of those they support. They show up when they are scheduled, promote independence, are creative and kind, and they consistently help with achieving goals. They make a real difference in the lives of those they work with and are an inspiration to their co-workers. This person is exceptional in how they go about their day and work with others.

Congratulations to Micah Grashel of Gantt Homes Inc and Aaron Kessler of Independent Beginnings!! Thank you for everything you two do every single day!

09/08/2025

The next award category we are excited to highlight is the Direct Support Professional of the Year Award! We had so many well deserving people nominated in this category -- it was so hard to choose! Because of that, we chose two different people for the DSP of the Year Award this year! Stay tuned to find out who won 😀

09/05/2025

The first DSP Appreciation award category is "Administrator of the Year." The recipient is someone who has made a significant impact on the quality of services for people with disabilities. They strive not only to improve the lives of those they support but also foster a positive culture work environment, encourage personal growth among staff and provides positive leadership. This individual exemplifies excellence in agency management, advocates tirelessly for the rights and needs of those they serve, and inspires staff, families, and the community through their vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to improving lives of people with disabilities.

This year we are honored to give out our Administrator of the Year Award to Crystal Qualls with ViaQuest! Thank you for all you do!

09/01/2025

Every year in the month of September we highlight the diligence, hard work and dedication the Direct Support Professionals in our county make for people with developmental disabilities.
We’re thrilled to announce the nominees for this year’s Administrator of the Year Award!
These outstanding individuals have gone above and beyond, demonstrating excellence, passion, and impact in everything they do.
Join us in celebrating their achievements and recognizing the incredible work they’ve done. Whether through innovation, leadership, or community impact, each nominee has made a lasting difference.

08/29/2025

Last Friday we were so excited to join all of the Adult Day Programs in Knox County for a Summer Sizzle event at Ariel Foundation Park! Everyone had a great time dancing, playing games, getting temporary tattoos and dunking some of their favorite people! Thank you to everyone that helped put this fun event together! https://www.knoxdd.com/stories/2025/8/27/summer-sizzle

08/16/2025

Evan Dickerson is from Howard, Ohio, and has built quite an impressive career in literally everything Bluegrass music despite having autism.

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11700 Upper Gilchrist Road
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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