Hamilton County Commissioners will join LADD and Cincinnati Development Fund to celebrate the opening of the first of nine new Smart Living Homes for adults with developmental disabilities.
After 15 years of transformative leadership at LADD (Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled), Chief Executive Officer Susan Brownknight has announced her departure. Brownknight will officially conclude her historic tenure at the helm of LADD on July 17, 2026. During her decade and a half of service she championed the dignity, independence and rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, elevating the Cincinnati-based nonprofit into a celebrated, nationally recognized leader in its field.
CINCINNATI, OH (June 2026) — Cincinnati and Hamilton County are set to join the national celebration of Disability Pride Month with events and activities throughout July. Disability Pride Cincy marks a continued effort in the region to recognize and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities, building on the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed on July 26, 1990.
LADD is unifying the OTR International Film Festival and Cindependent International Film Festival into a single, powerhouse event: The Cindependent Film Festival presented by LADD. Launching September 17–19, 2026, this partnership scales the mission of inclusivity and positions Cincinnati as a top-tier global destination for independent film and storytelling.
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Cincinnati council members unanimously passed a motion to enact the requirements to increase visibility and accessibility of wheelchair-accessible restrooms at public events hosted in the city.
Historic Hamilton County investment leads to nine new future Forever Homes.
ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, FUNDING, WAGES & AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Visit Cincy And Ladd Celebrate Hospitality Leadership Partnership Program
Cincinnati’s first ever Disability Pride flag-raising ceremony.
