Macon County Commission for Developmentally Disabled Citizens

01/15/2026

🎉 Happy 3-Year Work Anniversary, Kara! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating 3 years of Kara being part of the County Connections team! Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the positive impact you make every day for the people we support and for your coworkers. We’re so grateful for all you do and are lucky to have you as part of our team. Here’s to many more years ahead!

01/14/2026

🎉 Happy 9-Year Work Anniversary, Barbie! 🎉

This month, we celebrate 9 amazing years of Barbie being part of the County Connections team! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the care you bring to the people we support every day. We’re so grateful for all you do and are lucky to have you as part of our County Connections family.

01/13/2026

Come join us for the 17th Annual Community Engagement Conference!

This is a free conference for families, self-advocates, providers, and community partners to come together to discuss available services, supports, and resources, as well as to address any barriers or gaps. It’s also a great opportunity to network and build new relationships!

(We also heard there is a pretty cool guest speaker. Hint, Hint: He makes really yummy jam!)

Register today and secure a free yummy lunch!

Email from Adair County SB40 Developmental Disability Board Secure your spot       2026 Community Engagement Conference Attendee Registration and T-Shirt Order     Registration is now open for the 20

01/09/2026

After 12 years of dedication, compassion, and countless moments of impact, we are saying cheers and tears as we celebrate Coley’s time at County Connections. 💛

Coley has been an integral part of shaping and growing our organization into what it is today. Her commitment, leadership, and heart for the people we serve have left a lasting mark that will continue well beyond her time with us.

While we are incredibly sad to see her go, we are also so excited for her and confident that she will be amazing in her next adventure. County Connections is better because of Coley, and we are deeply grateful for the years she spent walking alongside our team and community.

Cheers to the memories, the impact, and what comes next. Rude that you're leaving, but ok. 😉

01/09/2026

**Feature Friday**

We are honored to present a CASE award to the one and only Johnny Contratto!

Johnny, of Johnny's Crew is a true example of selfless community leadership. Year after year, Johnny goes above and beyond to support those around him, making a lasting impact on countless lives. He organizes an annual coat drive to ensure individuals and families stay warm during the cold months, allows usage of his trailer to members of Member's Peoples First to create floats for community events. He steps up during the holidays to make sure no family is forgotten. From providing Thanksgiving meals to
families in need to helping deliver Christmas presents that bring joy and hope.

Johnny's generosity is constant and heartfelt. His willingness to give his time, resources, and compassion reflects a deep commitment to his community, and his actions continue to inspire others to lend a helping hand. Johnny's dedication truly makes a difference, and our community is stronger because of him. Thank you for always going above and beyond! Johnny Contratto

01/07/2026

Midweek Moment ✨

We’re so happy to have Jeff back on the team — and yes, the humor came with him. His office decorating skills are truly next level, his schedule is locked down to the minute, and the questions? Oh, the questions are plentiful 🤪
Would we have it any other way? Absolutely not. Welcome back, Jeff! We missed you (and your commentary).

01/06/2026

🎉💙 Happy 17-Year Work Anniversary, Suzanne! 💙🎉

This month we are celebrating 17 incredible years of Suzanne with County Connections, and yes, she’s been with us from the very beginning! From day one, Suzanne has poured her huge heart into this work. She truly knows the clients and families she supports, goes above and beyond to find resources, and somehow always manages to get things done (even when it seems impossible 🙃).

Don’t be fooled by that sweet smile though, Suzanne is secretly the most competitive one on the team! Her kindness, dedication, and quiet determination make her one of a kind, and we are so grateful for everything she brings to our organization every single day.

Here’s to 17 years of compassion, commitment, and just the right amount of competitive spirit. We’re lucky to have you, Suzanne!

12/31/2025

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our very own, Barbie! We hope your day is as bright, caring, and fabulous as you are. 💗✨

12/28/2025

🎉✨ Happy 5-Year Workiversary, Randi! ✨🎉

Help us celebrate half a decade of having the joy, chaos, and entertainment that is Randi on the County Connections team!

She may be one of the younger ones in our crew, but honestly… we’re convinced she keeps us alive, trendy, and marginally aware of what kids are doing these days. 😅 She’s our built-in youth consultant.

Randi lives more adventures in a month than most of us do in a year, and we absolutely love getting to live vicariously through her stories. Whether she’s traveling, trying something wild, or just giving us a play-by-play of her latest escapade, she brings energy, laughter, and heart to our days.

💛 Randi, thank you for five years of hard work, humor, and keeping us on our toes. We’re lucky to have you on our team and can’t wait to see what adventures the next five bring!

Drop a comment below to help celebrate her! 🎉👇

12/26/2025

🎉💜 Happy Birthday, Morgan! Thanks for bringing so much energy, laughter, and genuine kindness to County Connections. Hope your day is fabulous!

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone in our community a season filled with joy, warmth, and connection. However you celebrate, we hope this time brings peace, happiness, and meaningful moments with those who matter most. Thank you for being part of County Connections, we’re grateful for you and look forward to the year ahead. 🤍

12/19/2025

🌟 Feature Friday 🌟

We are delighted to take a moment to recognize and express our deepest gratitude to two incredible colleagues, Brad Turnbull Quality Assurance and Nicole Donaubauer SCS, for their unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions to our team.

In addition to their regular job responsibilities, Brad and Nicole have gone above and beyond by dedicating countless hours to the development of innovative tools within the SETWorks AI Agent. These tools have been instrumental in addressing the complex state reporting requirements of Medicaid Compliance, including the creation of monthly summaries, quarterly reviews/reports, and customized search strings that allow us to quickly find data in our files.

What truly sets Brad and Nicole apart is their commitment to continuous improvement. They have actively sought and incorporated feedback from employees to refine these systems, ensuring they are as effective and user-friendly as possible. Their efforts have significantly enhanced our efficiency, saving us an unlimited amount of hours, and allowing us to devote more time to our clients and caseloads.

Thank you, Brad and Nicole, for your exceptional work and dedication. Your contributions have made a profound impact on our team and the quality of service we provide.