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.

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.