July 2018
Interagency Work Group on Autism Publishes New Report
For the past 10 years, Ohio’s Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) has worked to coordinate Ohio’s efforts to ensure Ohioans with autism spectrum disorder have the necessary system of supports across their lifespan. Check out Pursuing Quality Lives , the latest report from IWGA.
Ohio's CoP
Learn more about the LifeCourse tools and help develop a plan for supporting families locally at the next statewide Community of Practice meeting on Thursday, August 16 .
#FamilyTalk
Watch, interact, and ask questions during the next #FamilyTalk on the  DODD Facebook page. " Why Public Policy is Important to You" will be live Friday, August 3, at 12:30 PM.
Technology
The Sesame Enable app uses a phone’s front-facing camera and voice commands to give people a way to use the functions of a touch-screen smartphone without physically touching the phone. 
Join Fall Family Forum
DODD invites organizations supporting families in Ohio to attend a Family Organization Forum this fall to share resources and information helpful to families of people with developmental disabilities.

These regular forums are intended to strengthen the channels of communication between DODD and family organizations in order to provide families timely and accurate information. 
If your family organization is interested in attending the forum on September 25, please register here   or email DODD’s Family Outreach and Education Coordinator Steven Beha .
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