Allow me to introduce Tina Hunter. Tina is a registered nurse, the mother of two boys, has one daughter-in-law, and is awaiting the arrival of her first grandbaby in a few short months! Tina sounds like a lot of women I know. She’s got a family, a job, and life is moving right along. Her […]

This is article was written by Kaytie Fulks. Kaytie has a brother on the Autism spectrum as well as a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (*ASD).#ASDCOVID19, #MomsPointofview, #ASDsupportCorona related?? No.You need a break from that.? It feels like everyone’s world right now is at a stand still.Like a weird and strange unknown.What is to come?How […]

As the entire country is abstaining from social activities, due to social distancing and COVID-19, how can we continue to bring awareness to important social differences?  First, please notice, I didn’t call Autism a “condition” or a “disease.”  Autism is a diagnosis, often referred to as a disability. It is a six letter word used […]

The First Annual “Give a Flick” Charity Disc Golf open is only 8 days away!  This is an event full of firsts.  Considering how JCDC operates, this no surprise.  JCDC is all about doing things a different, better, more effective way.  The list of firsts through JCDC and Disc Golf:  The First 24 hold Disc Golf tournament […]

For Immediate Release:WV Delegate Joshua Higginbotham to visit Jackson County Developmental Center September 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Millwood, WV, August 30, 2017—  Jackson County Developmental Center (JCDC) is pleased to announce the upcoming visit of WV Delegate Joshua Higginbotham of the 13th District on September 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.  Delegate Higginbotham will be […]

May 3, 2017 10 a.m. JCDC Millwood 270 Jack Burlingame Dr. Featuring Auctioneer & Gospel Singer: Mr. Elmer Miller Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit JCDC program participants.  Some items available for auction: Mandy & Kate at Tetrick’s = 1 wallet Food Fair = 4 $10.00 gift cards Echo-Make Repair =1 collapsible bucket     Lowe’s True […]

Maybe identifying what we get from a job, besides money, is a good place to start. We have a purpose and get up daily to complete that purpose. – Maybe not every single day, but most days this is true. Relationships with others in our community develop as a result of our jobs. – This […]

“It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt!”  I’ve heard this a few million times in my life.  There is a certain amount of risk with any activity and most of us understand that idea.  What many people do not understand is the importance of basic precautions to serious injuries.  It isn’t the “cool” […]

This may be a question you have considered, it may not.  This question affects thousands of young adults in West Virginia each year.  While there are several acronym programs to help through the process of “transition” I’m going to try and give you the “skinny” on the most helpful steps to take. 1. What type […]