March 6, 2019
Carly and Chad, from Erie and Marrow counties, are self-advocates who learned how to speak up for themselves through Project STIR.
Advocacy Critical for People with Disabilities
To celebrate March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, members of Project STIR (Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility) discuss why learning to advocate for themselves has changed their lives for the better. Watch here .
This Month @ DODD
State Agencies Partner on Early Childhood Conference
Save the Date: TechSummit 2.0 is Coming in June
FAST FACT

There are 9,900 Ohioans with developmental disabilities who are working in their communities, which is a 38% increase since Employment First began in 2012.
Employment First Turns 7
Celebrate Ohio as an Employment First state where working-age adults can explore their career options. Try these resources:

The Job Accommodation Network offers free consulting and mentoring to help people get started in a job and has resources for employers.

Support people to learn about their disability benefits with DB101 .
Business Managers: Take This Free Training from OACB
The Ohio Association of County Boards is hosting a training for business managers of county boards on March 14. This free session focuses on professional development. Register.
Video: 'Back to Basics'
Join DODD and the Ohio Provider Resource Association for "Back to Basics" training sessions for providers throughout March and April. Watch Karen explain why the sessions are so helpful.
Providers: Transform Your Services with This Series
Providers can learn best practices from other DSPs around the state during the 2019 Transformation Series. Sign up by March 20 to join.
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