Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center created a great social story about wearing masks. Their story even includes a wonderful YouTube video about wearing masks.
All background checks must occur by making an appointment through the BCI email address at [email protected]
Visitors receiving a background check are required to wear a mask
Provider Support
Please contact Cheryl Copley-Cimino, Provider Relations Coordinator, at
740-201-3605 or via email at [email protected] to make an appointment.
Foundations for Success 2020 Virtual Training Series
Foundations for Success, formerly called Back to Basics, is a collaborative training series. This training aims to provide essential information regarding:
Adult Day Support in relation to community engagement with valued social roles
Resources to assist providers in developing/enhancing successful service delivery systems
Practical application today including conversation around challenges presented by financial constraints associated with customized/person-centered community engagement
Funding solutions and new ways and settings to provide services
Importance of empowering Direct Support Professionals to be teachers/coaches and community liaisons
Understanding the Role of the Guardian and Consent
This training defines guardianship, explains what it means to provide consent, and shows how providers can support the people they serve or their guardians when providing consent.
The Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA) and its Advisory Council of Ohio Leaders (COOL) Announce Reach Out / Tele-Friend Volunteer Opportunities
Tele-Friend was started to make sure connection to others was available to a person living with a disability who is home more than usual due to the recent Coronavirus pandemic, illness, or any other reason. OSDA volunteers provide this connection by calling once a week, once a month, or other times that work for the person and the volunteer.
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Questions about this Technology First Feature? Contact Chase Waits at [email protected].
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Issues Guidance on CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application
The CARES Act created a Provider Relief Fund to distribute federal funds to providers in response to COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expects to distribute $15 billion to eligible Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) providers.
Updated Risk/Benefit Discussion Guide - As Ohio is reopening, any discussions about participating in activities away from home should consider options. While nothing prohibits recreation and outings in the community, there are benefits and risks. This discussion guide can be used by teams for meaningful conversations and help weigh options to make person-centered decisions.
Community Connection: Family Lunch Box
Delaware City Vineyard is offering a Family Lunch Box pickup on Thursdays, through Aug. 13 at Delaware City Vineyard and Londontown Apartments. For more info, call Helpline at 800.684.2324.
