ACBDD’s 2025 Annual Report
We are excited to share the release of the ACBDD’s 2025 Annual Report. The full report can be found here. We are grateful to the Athens County community for their continued support of what we
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This year's front cover highlights Deb showing off several of the artworks she created using the resin-diamond technique. She has created hundreds so far since she picked up the hobby in 2020.
We are excited to share the release of the ACBDD’s 2025 Annual Report. The full report can be found here. We are grateful to the Athens County community for their continued support of what we
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Pickleball is just one of the sports kids can
try during the Sports Sampler Program
(Photo courtesy of Ohio University).
Below is an excerpt from the ACBDD’s 2026 Special Edition, which is produced in partnership with Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and The Post. The full edition can be found here. *** By
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The annual ATCO Idol singing contest is just one of the many activities through which
volunteers can support people with developmental disabilities in the Athens region.
Below is an excerpt from the ACBDD’s 2026 Special Edition, which is produced in partnership with Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and The Post. The full edition can be found here. *** By
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The ACBDD launched a new program last summer call Community & Career Exploration, which expands on a previous program focused only on career development. The new
program continues to partner with local businesses for job-exploration visits, but also includes excursions to help youth learn to navigate and understand the community.
Below is an excerpt from the ACBDD’s 2026 Special Edition, which is produced in partnership with Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and The Post. The full edition can be found here. *** By
Read MoreBeacon School has an opening for a Speech and Language Pathologist. Beacon School is a special educational service provider for five local school districts in Athens County. School age programming is tailored to meet the
Read MoreThe ACBDD has an opening for a Physical Therapist. This position is located at Beacon School, 801 W. Union Street in Athens. The minimum salary is $59,454.62 and comes with an excellent benefits package, including
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