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He may not be Dr. Doolittle, but Jimmy Cooper does have a way of ‘speaking’ with the animals. Recently he’s become his community’s ‘cat whisperer.’ Jimmy is part of Choices’ Semi-Independent Living program and lives in a house in Brookville. He does odd jobs around town to earn money and enjoys helping his neighbors with cutting grass, yard work, painting … Read More

I had the good fortune in 1976 to begin working with people with developmental disabilities. My first experience was working in a sheltered workshop. Although I had just completed by degrees, it was here I received my real education. It was here I got to know people at a level that opened a passion for me that I have seldom … Read More

The Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) has announced recipients of their statewide awards presented in October, including two awards for our region. The Kleptz YMCA (Englewood) is the 2018 recipient of the Volunteer Award for their pioneering work with Choices in establishing the first community site for our Fun-Fit program. That program has now expanded to serve more than 150 … Read More

David Pryor can’t remember the last time he woke up in the morning to feel refreshed and ready for a new day. Most days he wakes up still weary and tired, one arm or another swollen or aching. Now 66, David has been a part of our Choices family for 18 years. He currently lives at our Cliffwood home. He … Read More

Sue Seitz brings more than 35 years of experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities in her new role as a member of our Board of Trustees. She began her career as a Special Education teacher for Tipp City Schools, followed by 15 years in administrative positions with the Montgomery and Miami County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. She retired from … Read More