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Check out what's new this issue!
- Sensory Friendly Mornings: Summer Fun
- HAMILPALOOZA 2024
- Autism and WE Peer Support Call
- Walk With a Doc Middletown
- Developmental Disability Study
- "Courtney Explains It All" is Back
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Sensory Friendly Mornings: Summer Fun
Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
During this free event, the Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center will be made extra welcoming to the more sensitive guests. Families will be able to choose from a variety of activities and do them at whatever time they feel most comfortable. If you require registration for more than 6, please contact Shawnee Turner at sturner@cincycac.org. Register today!
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Marcum Park Fun Day
Saturday, August 17 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Help bring awareness to the ID and DD community at the first annual Fun Day at Marcum Park in Downtown, Hamilton! The celebration will include face painting, a DJ, disability friendly games and activities, inflatables, food, and a wheelchair maze. For more information visit www.reach-me.info.
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HAMILPALOOZA 2024
Saturday, August 24 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
HAMILPALOOZA is a free family friendly event held at Marcum Park in Downtown Hamilton for guests to enjoy food, fun, entertainment, shopping and connecting with 100+ vendors! The event will feature vendors with unique gifts and artisans; clubs and organizations; community resources; new, repurposed and vintage items; restaurants and food trucks. HAMILPALOOZA will also include live entertainment and a car show!
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Join the Speak Up Self Advocacy Group!
Tuesday, August 27 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join the advocacy group Speak Up sponsored by the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities! Everyone can be a self-advocate! Meetings occur once a month at the Janet Clemmons Center and are focused on ways to advocate for yourself and your community. If you have any questions please contact Courtney Hineman at crhineman@butlerdd.org or Lynn Goodwin at mgoodwin@butlerdd.org.
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2024 Community Recognition Awards
Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us in honoring our community’s best at the 2024 Community Recognition Awards, which will be held at the Butler County Fairgrounds! This year, we will be celebrating
those that have gone above and beyond for the developmental disability community Carnival style! Attire is business casual, but if you would like to participate in our Carnival theme show us your best outfits! In addition to the awards ceremony, there will be carnival entertainment, decorations, and food! Register for the 2024 Community Recognition Awards today!
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Virtual Programming for the entire month!
Every single day in August!
We have partnered with We Thrive Together and are excited to share their monthly events! Each day of the month We Thrive Together features virtual events that you can register for. Find anything from games to fitness to advocacy! After registering for a virtual event you will receive an email with a link to the event. You may register through the We Thrive Together website or contact Alyssa through email at Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org or call 1-866-584-5640. Register for an event! Want to know what's going on daily at We Thrive Together? Sign up for text message alerts by texting "wethrivetogether" to (855) 680-2486!
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Autism and WE Peer Support Call
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
AUTISM AND WE is a collaborative of Parents, Clinicians, Caregivers, and Educators whom all share a common goal. To support, educate and advocate for a unique segment of the population misunderstood, underrepresented, and often forgotten. During the monthly meetings, Autism and WE will present a variety of speakers, trainers, and representatives from various community resources. The goal is to improve the lives of those with Autism and other Developmental Disorders through open forums and discussions. Register for the Zoom link!
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Community Design Session
Thursday, August 8 at 11 a.m.
The Starfire Cincy Community Design Sessions are a space where families, individuals with disabilities, and community members come together to create more connections and design cool things in their communities. Register to receive the Zoom link!
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Advocacy Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
The Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA) is partnering with We Thrive Together every Wednesday to talk advocacy! If you are looking for leadership opportunities for members of the advocacy group in your county or region, you can create an opportunity for disability experts (people who live with a disability) by contacting Dana Charlton at osda2011@gmail.com or call 614-563-0788 for more information. Join the meeting via Zoom every Wednesday!
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Walk With a Doc Middletown
3rd Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Walking is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health! Walk with a Doc is a walking program designed for anyone looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Participants spend a few minutes learning about a current health topic from a healthcare professional, followed by a healthy walk and engaging conversation. It’s an excellent opportunity to get active, enjoy the benefits of walking, and have fun. You can walk at your own pace and cover the distance you’re comfortable with. The walk will take place at Rosa Parks School located at 1210 Verity Pkwy, Middletown, OH 45044. If there is inclement weather the walk will take place at the YMCA located at 1020 Manchester Ave. To learn more visit the Walk with a Doc website!
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Developmental Disability Study
Cincinnati Children's is conducting a study to learn about brain and behaviors in adults with developmental disabilities. Participants must be adults 18 to 55 years old with a developmental disability. This may include individuals with an IQ below 85, a intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and/or genetic syndrome. Participants will be compensated $70 to $280 per visit depending on the items completed. To see if you qualify, go to www.redcap.link/biorepository.
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Wheel the World Accessible Vacations
Book hotels and find experiences with all the accessibility details you need by using Wheel the World! On Wheel the World you will find accessible hotels, things to do, multi-day trips, transportation, rentals, group tours, and destinations! Visit the website now to book your accessible vacation!
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Caregiver Well-Being Resources
Understanding how to care for oneself while supporting someone else takes intentional reflection, exploration, planning and problem-solving to ensure a good life for everyone. The Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others toolkit supports people who are providing formal or informal care for a loved one to plan for their own well-being, while continuing to acknowledge the role they play in the lives of others.
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Remote Support Research Study
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is conducting a research study so they can better understand the impact of remote support services! For the survey, the participant and their support person will meet with the surveyors online through video chat. You will answer questions about services and supports. The video chat will take about 1 hour. Both the participant and their support person will earn a $50 gift card for participating. To sign up for this research study call 614-688-3155 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or visit go.osu.edu/remote-support.
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USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse
The USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse has a mission to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthy diet and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. If you are looking for resources resources to combat hunger including food banks and summer food programs please call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or text 914-342-7744 with key words such as “food”, “summer”, “meals”, etc. to receive an automated response to resources located near an address and/or zip code. To learn more visit the USDA website.
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Roll Mobility App
The new Roll Mobility app is designed to make life easier for people who use wheelchairs or have mobility issues. The platform provides you with reliable information on the accessibility of restaurants, public spaces, businesses, trails, and parking spaces, so you'll never have to worry about whether a place is truly accessible. With Roll Mobility, you can easily find and share detailed information on features such as wheelchair ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms. You can download the Roll Mobility app on the Google Play store or the Apple app store.
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We would never be able to do all that we do without our amazing community! THANK YOU for coming alongside us in support of the individuals and families we serve! | | | | |
