Fifty years ago, a group of Knox County parents of children with developmental disabilities banded together to support and enrich the lives of individuals in Knox County who had developmental disabilities. Ten years later, the Knox County Board of MR/DD was established as the local government agency charged with the responsibility to serve and protect these same individuals and their families.

Over the past forty years, the Board has filled many roles, doing whatever was necessary to help individuals live fulfilling lives and be welcomed as members of our community. As our residents' needs have changed and government regulations have evolved, the services and supports offered have changed to ensure that the Board continues to serve the best interests of individuals in Knox County.

A newly formed Family Support Group is looking for your involvement!

This group is open to anyone who is a family member, friend, guardian, or natural support. The purpose of the group is to provide support, receive trainings on special topics, provide advice and direction to the Board of MR/DD, and receive updates on events taking place at the Board of MR/DD. If you are interested in joining this new group, or even taking a leadership role within the group, please attend one of our meetings. The 2008 meetings will take place on the following dates/times (a variety are offered in hopes of meeting your schedule):

Thursday, May 8, 6:00pm

Tuesday, July 8, 4:30pm

Wednesday, September 3, 5:00pm

Thursday, Nov 6, 6:00pm.

All meetings will take place at the Knox County Board of MR/DD in Conference Rooms A & B. For more information, please contact Molly Wobbecke, Director of Community Medicaid Services, at 740/397-4621.