Heinzerling Community OPRA Award Winner Congratulations to Mary Gallucci, Unit Manager, Heinzerling Developmental Center, for receiving the Ohio Provider Resource Association “Front Line Supervisor” award during the recent OPRA spring […]

On August 4th, the Recharge Rally launched from the Scioto Mile/Rich Street Bridge in Downtown Columbus. The Recharge Rally is a 4-day driving adventure for supercar enthusiasts. Over 60 supercars, […]

The Fogel family, going green for CP: Natalie, Jeff, Lynne and (seated) Erica The phone for CP Parent Columbus still rings, and Lynne Fogel answers, generous as always with her […]

Kimberly Hauck was appointed as director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in January of 2022 by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Hauck previously served four years as Chief Policy […]

Please view a special message from the Director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. DODD, Jeff Davis, and Medical Director Dr. Laura Sorg to discuss an increase in COVID-19 […]

After listening to emotional testimony Tuesday from families for nearly six hours, a federal judge in Columbus declined to sign off on a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over […]

  Congratulations to Foday Koroma for being selected as a “behind the scenes” award winner. This award from the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) is dedicated to individuals who work […]

John Martin, director of the State Developmental Disabilities Department, takes a moment for a portrait in his Downtown office. Martin is retiring after 12 years. [Samantha Madar/Dispatch] John Martin will […]

On Monday, April 23rd we welcomed Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and his team to Heinzerling Community. During the tour Mayor Ginther had an opportunity to visit with residents and staff, […]

By Rita Price The Columbus Dispatch Posted Feb 23, 2018   Althea Lyles long ago lost count of all the times her grandson could have died. There were the initial […]