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Encouraging, Supporting and Respecting People on their Journey Through Life

Jesse Burian of Flushing was named Ohio “Advocate of the Year” at the annual People First Conference held in Wilmington on March 22-23, 2012.

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During Autism Awareness Month in April, PACE (Parents for Autism Community Education), a local advocacy group, worked to help the public understand autism and how it affects not just individuals diagnosed with the disability, but the community as a whole.

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Our Community is Better Together


The Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities believes in the potential that lies within every person. Guided by the principles of self-determination, we are helping people with disabilities achieve their play20videodreams. Whether it’s going to school, owning a home, or working in the community, people are being successful and gaining respect for who they are and what they are capable of achieving. Many barriers have been removed, but others remain, and that is why we are committed to encouraging respect for people with disabilities by removing negative stereotypes and sharing with others what people with disabilities CAN do. Click on the video, created by Blueberry Shoes Productions, to see what we mean.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 06 March 2012 11:16)