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Check out what's new in this issue!
- Inspiration Studios Community Art Class: Date Night
- Dream League Baseball Season
- Speak Up Self Advocacy Group
- Courtney Explains It All: Supported Decision Making
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Inspiration Studios Community Art Class: Date Night
Wednesday, February 11, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Attend the Date Night Glass Coasters and Stand Community Art Class at Inspiration Studios located at 140 High Street in Hamilton, Ohio! Create a set of four custom fused-glass coasters with your favorite person! This guided class walks you through designing, cutting, and assembling vibrant glass pieces. Each pair will create a coaster set and a matching stand. Sign up today!
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Mini Makers Art Series
Every Saturday until February 14 from 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m.
You’re invited to a 5-week hands-on art series designed especially for little makers aged 2.5 to 4 years old. This series builds fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence through age-appropriate art exploration. Each week, children will explore clay, pottery, painting, and acrylics through three guided projects specifically designed for toddlers. It is $15 per class and $75 for the series. All supplies are included. One adult per child is required and included in the registration fee. Adults will have a seat next to their Mini Maker and assist as needed. Missed classes cannot be made up, but materials can be passed along so you can create any missed projects at home. Register today!
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Middletown Arts Center Sensory Friendly Saturday
Saturday, February 7, April 18, and June 27 from 10:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Visit the Middletown Arts Center for Sensory-Friendly Saturdays! Enjoy a warm, welcoming, and inclusive space where individuals of all ages and abilities can explore art in a way that feels comfortable, calm, and fun. Stroll through relaxing art galleries, take part in hands-on creative activities, enjoy guided art projects, and meet the Art Center's friendly therapy dogs. These sensory-friendly events are completely FREE for the community. To RSVP, call 513-424-2417 or reach out via email at katyrose@middletownartscenter.com.
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Cookies and Connections: Parent Network
Tuesday, March 10, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for Cookies and Connections Parent Network to explore helpful resources available to you and your family! Parents of children of all ages are encouraged to attend. The session will take place at the Janet Clemmons Center located at 282 N Fair Ave. in Hamilton, Ohio. To register, visit our website!
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Dream League Baseball Season
In-person registration and uniform try-on Saturday, February 14, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Dream League, formerly known as Dream Catchers, is a community-based baseball league designed to give children and adults with special needs the chance to enjoy America’s favorite pastime in a positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Online Registration is NOW OPEN! In-person registration and uniform try-on will be held at the Compassion City Center at 1900 Johns Rd, in Middletown, Ohio. The registration deadline will be on Saturday, February 14, and opening day will take place on Saturday, May 9. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at thedreamleaguec3@gmail.com. To register online for the Dream League, visit the website!
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Speak Up Self Advocacy Group
Next meeting is on Tuesday, February 24, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join the BCBDD advocacy group, Speak Up! Everyone can be a self-advocate! Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at the Janet Clemmons Center and focus on ways to advocate for yourself and your community. Want to learn more about Speak Up? Read the story about how Speak Up started and how you can get involved! Stay up to date on all things Speak Up by following the Speak Up Self Advocacy page on Facebook. If you have questions, contact Courtney Hineman at crhineman@butlerdd.org. You may also contact Lynn Goodwin at mgoodwin@butlerdd.org.
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Become an Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Ambassador
Are you interested in sharing your voice and making a difference in your community? The Community Ambassador Program spotlights Ohioans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who share important stories from their local communities. As a Community Ambassador, you'll bring local stories forward for people across Ohio to hear. Your perspective helps others understand what's happening in our state, including the challenges, successes, and positive changes, making Ohio more inclusive. If you are interested, fill out the interest form.
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Courtney Explains It All: Supported Decision Making
Courtney Explains It All is back! In her latest episode, Courtney is joined by special guest Alicia Hopkins, a passionate advocate for individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), for an important and empowering conversation about Supported Decision Making (SDM)! Watch the interview!
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America250 Time Travel Trail
This mobile-exclusive pass features historic sites and landmarks around Butler County, Ohio. Check in at 10 sites to earn a commemorative America250 Butler County plush eagle prize! To sign up for the pass visit, https://www.travelbutlercounty.com/america250/time-travel-trail.
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New Building Hours at BCBDD
In response to our fiscal emergency, we are actively seeking creative cost-saving solutions. To that end, we are adjusting our building hours. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Janet Clemmons Center will be open from 8:30 – 4:00 Monday through Thursday. The building will be closed on Fridays. Staff will still work remotely on Fridays, and our after-hours emergency line is monitored 24/7 outside of normal business hours.
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