Murray Ridge Center

Murray Ridge Center Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Our Mission: To ensure the availability of services and supports that assist eligible individuals in living the life they choose; to promote their health and safety; and to assist and support the families of these individuals in achieving their goals.

🎶 Holiday Magic at LOVC! 🎄Our Adult Program participants at the Lorain Opportunity and Vocational Center were treated to...
12/23/2025

🎶 Holiday Magic at LOVC! 🎄
Our Adult Program participants at the Lorain Opportunity and Vocational Center were treated to something truly special! Our very own secretary, Barb Conrad, filled the building with the beautiful sounds of Christmas as she played the piano and led us in singing traditional holiday favorites.
Her music warmed our hearts and brought smiles to every face, creating a joyful atmosphere that reminded us of the true spirit of the season. Thank you, Barb, for sharing your incredible talent and making this day unforgettable! ❤️🎄🎁🎅❤️
Wishing everyone a holiday filled with music, laughter, and cheer!

The Lorain Opportunity and Vocational Center has been spreading Christmas cheer! 🎄✨Recently, a group of our Adult Progra...
12/17/2025

The Lorain Opportunity and Vocational Center has been spreading Christmas cheer! 🎄✨

Recently, a group of our Adult Program participants visited Lake Pointe Health Center to share the joy of the season through Christmas caroling. Their smiles and songs filled the halls with warmth, laughter, and holiday spirit, creating unforgettable moments for the residents.

This beautiful experience reminds us of the power of kindness and community—especially during this special time of year. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so magical!

OOVC is in Full Holiday Spirit! 🎄✨Each area brought their creativity to life in our annual Gingerbread House Competition...
12/11/2025

OOVC is in Full Holiday Spirit! 🎄✨
Each area brought their creativity to life in our annual Gingerbread House Competition, crafting unique and festive masterpieces that truly captured the season!

After much deliberation, our unbiased and independent guest judge from the IT Department, Missi Obeshaw, crowned Area 3 as the 2025 Winner! 🏆👏

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this tradition so special. Which gingerbread creation was your favorite? Drop your thoughts below!

🎶 What a Wonderful Day at LOVC! 🎶Today, we were treated to something truly special at the Lorain Opportunity and Vocatio...
12/09/2025

🎶 What a Wonderful Day at LOVC! 🎶
Today, we were treated to something truly special at the Lorain Opportunity and Vocational Center! The incredibly talented Chad Hoffman filled our building with the sounds of classic Christmas favorites, and it was pure holiday magic.
His music brought smiles, laughter, and joy to everyone. Our Adult Program participants clapped, sang along, and soaked up every moment of his performance. It was the perfect way to kick off the holiday spirit!
Chad is a gifted solo-acoustic singer and songwriter based right here in northern Ohio, and we are so grateful he shared his time and talent with us today. Thank you, Chad, for making this day unforgettable!🎄🎅❄️🎁🎄
✨ Here’s to music, community, and the joy of the season! ✨

🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer with Santa Jesse! 🎅🐾Today, our amazing team came together to make a difference for our furry f...
12/04/2025

🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer with Santa Jesse! 🎅🐾
Today, our amazing team came together to make a difference for our furry friends at Friendship APL. With the help of our very own Santa Jesse, employees generously donated to support animals in need. 💰A total of $230.69 was raised. 🫶 Santa Jesse proudly represented Murray Ridge and graciously presented the donations to Friendship APL Executive Director, Greg Willey

Your kindness and compassion truly embody the spirit of the holidays. Every contribution helps provide warmth, care, and love to pets waiting for their forever homes. 🏠

Thank you to everyone who participated—you’ve made this season brighter for so many! ❤️🐶🐱

Offered by NEON in Collaboration with LCBDD - Please click the links below to register for the classes if interested. Sp...
12/04/2025

Offered by NEON in Collaboration with LCBDD -
Please click the links below to register for the classes if interested. Space is limited.

All Classes will take place at 1095 Infirmary Road, Elyria OH 44035

🏛️Initial Classes
LORAIN Initial Med Cert1
https://form.jotform.com/253163122793152

LORAIN Initial Med Cert 2
https://form.jotform.com/253163706439157

LORAIN Initial Med Cert 3
https://form.jotform.com/253163337625154

🏛️Renewal Classes
LORAIN Renewal Med Cert 1
https://form.jotform.com/253163733164152

LORAIN Renewal Med Cert 2
https://form.jotform.com/253163412874154

LORAIN Renewal Med Cert 3
https://form.jotform.com/253163411147146

12/02/2025

ATTENTION! Today, Tuesday December 2, Murray Ridge Adult Program is open, no transportation. Murray Ridge School is closed. Stay safe and warm!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Murray Ridge Center! 🦃🍁We are truly thankful for our dedicated team, the individual...
11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Murray Ridge Center! 🦃🍁

We are truly thankful for our dedicated team, the individuals we serve and the support of everyone who helps us make a difference every day.

Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with gratitude, joy, and plenty of good food!

Murray Ridge Center ❤️ Helping people...for a lifetime

🎅✨ The Secret Santa Shop is Back! ✨🎅Our Adult Program participants at the Lorain Occupational and Vocational Center have...
11/25/2025

🎅✨ The Secret Santa Shop is Back! ✨🎅
Our Adult Program participants at the Lorain Occupational and Vocational Center have been hard at work setting up our annual Santa Shop!

This shop is truly a labor of love, beautifully created each year to bring joy to our consumers. It’s more than just a shop—it’s a chance for our consumers to experience the joy of giving by choosing and purchasing gifts for their loved ones.

Every smile, every wrapped present, and every heartfelt moment makes the holiday season a little brighter for everyone. ❤️
Stay tuned for more updates and photos as we spread holiday cheer together! 🎄🎁

We are pleased to share information about Ohio’s new Blue Envelope Program, designed to support drivers with disabilitie...
11/24/2025

We are pleased to share information about Ohio’s new Blue Envelope Program, designed to support drivers with disabilities and improve communication during traffic stops and other emergencies. 🚨🚔🚑🆘

The Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities now has Blue Envelope packets available at the following locations:
📍 SSA Office – 9740 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria
📍 Lorain Opportunity/Vocational Center – 4360 Oberlin Ave, Lorain
📍 Oberlin Opportunity/Vocational Center – 285 Artino Street, Oberlin

The Board is also partnering with public libraries across the county to make these envelopes easily accessible for anyone who may benefit.

This voluntary program provides helpful tools—such as a blue envelope for important documents, a car decal, a wallet card, and a program brochure—to ease anxiety and support safe, effective communication between drivers and law enforcement.

We are grateful for this effort to better serve individuals with disabilities in our community and across Ohio.

🎶✨ Get Ready to Dance the Night Away! ✨🎶Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, laughter, and great vibe...
11/21/2025

🎶✨ Get Ready to Dance the Night Away! ✨🎶
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, laughter, and great vibes!
📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Murray Ridge School - 9750 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria

Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and let’s make some amazing memories together!

LEAD and our Early Intervention Department are hosting an in-person and virtual FREE IEP Binder workshop for caregivers....
11/21/2025

LEAD and our Early Intervention Department are hosting an in-person and virtual FREE IEP Binder workshop for caregivers. Please see the information below.

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1091 Infirmary Road
Elyria, OH
44035

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Helping People...For a Lifetime.

Our mission is to ensure the availability of services and supports that assist eligible individuals in living the life they choose; to promote their health and safety; and to assist and support the families of these individuals in achieving these goals.

For 50 years, the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities, more commonly known as Murray Ridge Center, has been providing lifelong services for Lorain County citizens with developmental disabilities. Our broad range of services and supports assist more than 2,000 individuals and their families annually. Murray Ridge Center has facilities throughout Lorain County, including the Administrative offices, Supported Employment offices, Murray Ridge School, Service & Support Administration offices, and three Opportunity/Vocational Centers located in Elyria, Lorain, and Oberlin. All our efforts may be summed up in these words: “Helping people…for a lifetime,” and we never forget that it is both our duty and our privilege to fulfill our mission every day.