10/27/2025

Champaign County Board of DD highlights inclusive employment

Leigh Anne Wenning

You may not realize it, but the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities (CCBDD) is currently supporting 45 individuals with disabilities to maintain competitive employment right here in our local community. Through strong partnerships with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and local businesses, we’re seeing more people with disabilities contributing their talents in meaningful ways.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month—a perfect time to celebrate the benefits of inclusive hiring. According to Ohio Employment First, 62% of individuals with disabilities stay in the same job for three years or more, and 90% perform as well as or better than their peers without disabilities.

When individuals are matched with jobs that fit their skills, everyone wins. Local employers are discovering that people with disabilities bring reliability, dedication, and valuable perspectives to the workplace.

At CCBDD, our staff works closely with individuals to connect them to the right resources and supports, including direct assistance and referrals to agencies like OOD.

If you’re a business interested in learning more about hiring or if you’d like to explore our services, please contact Jeff Coaty at 937-653-5217. To stay connected and see how inclusion is making a difference in Champaign County, follow us on social media.