Developmental Disability Awareness Month |
March is celebrated nationally as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This month-long event raises awareness about the importance of inclusion for people living with developmental disabilities and the barriers they often encounter in connecting with their communities.
To celebrate, we gather at the Ohio Statehouse for an Advocacy and Awareness Day. The March 12th event is sold out, but you can follow along on Facebook or watch it on the Ohio Channel.
Join us in exploring the ongoing impact we can make together during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and beyond!
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#WorldDownSyndromeDay is March 21
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Charting the LifeCourse Showcase
Don't miss the Ohio Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Showcase on March 15! Hear the unique ways CtLC is being used throughout Ohio to support people with DD in achieving their "good life." If you are new to CtLC there is also a hands-on workshop available March 14!
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The Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities kicked off DD Awareness Month a day early on February 29 with a packed house. Local government officials including the sheriff, police chief, mayor, people served by the board, and other community members came to hear the county commissioners read a proclamation. People with disabilities also took turns reading their own plain language version of the proclamation.
Check your county board to see if they are hosting any special events this month for DD Awareness Month!
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Celebrate Women's History Month |
In March, we also recognize Women's History Month and the historical achievements of women with disabilities. Check out this list of women with disabilities who made history!
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Expanding Opportunities: Works4Me Program Empowers People with Disabilities |
With Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s support and a new five-year federal grant, Works4Me will help 1,450 individuals with disabilities move out of subminimum wage employment and into competitively integrated jobs. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) officially launched the program on October 3 at the Warrensville Heights Public Library.
Pilot work is well underway in Cuyahoga and Lake counties, and statewide implementation is planned for later in 2024 and beyond with guidance from local steering committee members.
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On Monday, April 8, 2024, parts of Ohio will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. A total eclipse occurs when the moon appears to totally obscure the sun. The last total solar eclipse visible in Ohio was in 1806. The next one won't occur until 2099. Click here to learn more about how to prepare for the eclipse and how to safely view it.
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Call for Proposals: OCALICONLINE 2024 |
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the premier autism and disabilities conference – November 19-22. The OCALICONLINE 2024 Call for Proposals is now open! Proposals are accepted for panel discussions, facilitated discussions, research posters, demonstrations, and traditional lectures. Find complete details here. Hurry! The proposal deadline is Tuesday, April 2.
Presenters will join thousands of autism and disability leaders from throughout Ohio, across the nation, and around the world for four days of online active and engaged learning. Sessions focus on settings of home, school, community, and workplace, and cover a variety of topics that range from transition and adulthood, independent living, housing, and transportation, inclusive practices, workforce development, policy and legislation, leadership, and many more.
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Innovation Series 2024 Kicks Off April 3 |
The 2024 Innovation Series begins Wednesday, April 3, 2024. DODD's Quality and Innovation Office team will be facilitating the series centered on, “A Day in the Life: Amplifying Voices, Building a More Inclusive Tomorrow.”
The virtual series sessions will offer practical strategies on:
- Integrated Support
- Person-Centered Outcomes
- Community Building
- Relationships
- Employment Opportunities
The series topics will build toward an in-person summit on May 29 in Central Ohio honoring the stories – including yours – that inspire action.
Click here for more information on dates/times, and to register.
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Building Financial and Digital Skills - Path to More Independence |
This training is designed to help you and your families build financial and digital literacy skills to increase independence.
The first training is scheduled for April 17 from 12 PM - 4 PM in Columbus.
There will be another training in May.
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Waiver Modernization Update |
Read the latest updates on the Waiver Modernization work. The update covers assessments, rates and provider billing, a review of Ohio Shared Living and remote support services, and the county board workgroup. |
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