Articles by Lisa Parramore
October Is Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 25, 2021 2:21 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen Adam graduated from high school in 2019 he knew he wanted to get a job. “I want to take food orders like my sister,” he said.
During school Adam worked hard at developing his reading skills and money counting skills, but even with adapted curriculum he still struggled to get some words right and correctly make change. He also enrolled in a Job Training program his Junior and Senior years to develop other skills.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: A mother and son’s 20-year journey
March 8, 2021 3:38 pm Leave your thoughtsI teach about people with disabilities and how Stark DD helps more than 3,900 people, including my son, living in Stark County. Read our story.
Stories of Self-Advocacy
May 22, 2019 10:04 am Leave your thoughtsWatch these videos from Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities to find out how young people with disabilities are advocating for themselves.