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October 2021
PERSPECTIVES
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
"America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion"
DCBDD is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. To learn more, click here.
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New DCBDD Website
DCBDD has launched a new and improved website! A few of the features in the website include:
- Built in accessibility accommodations to meet the needs of a variety of users
- Searchable employee directory
- Enhanced Provider Resources (including downloadable forms and video tutorials)
- Brand new tools and resources guide
- Online grant applications
- Access Delaware Initiative (watch the tour to learn more)
- Training/Speaker Requests Form
Watch the video below to take a tour of the new site!
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STABLE Accounts
STABLE Accounts provide people with disabilities a way to save money without impacting public benefits like Medicaid and SSI. Click here to read an article from Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague to learn more about STABLE Accounts!
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DCBDD Levy Renewal with a Reduction
On November 2, DCBDD will be on the ballot for a levy renewal with a reduction. We will also be releasing the 0.56 mill levy. Click here to download the Levy Fact Sheet to learn more.
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Monthly Community Resource Feature |
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Delaware County Hunger Alliance
Food Pantries & Free Community Meals
For locations and times,
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Monthly Technology First Feature |
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Assistive Tech on TikTok
TechOWL PA, part of the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, creates TikTok videos about Assistive Tech. Learn more by clicking here.
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Assistive Technology Lending Library
Interested in trying out some assistive technology to see if it meet your needs? Borrow a device from the DCBDD Assistive Technology Lending Library! Our current inventory includes:
To borrow a device, contact your Service Coordinator or Service & Support Administrator!
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Community Events & Resources |
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Education, Employment, and Independent Living:
A Series on Supported Decision-Making
October 6, 27, November 10, December 1
State Support Team Region 11 is excited to host Jonathan Martinis, Senior Director for Law and Policy for the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, for four, 1.5-hour virtual speaking engagements focused on education, employment, and independent living for people with disabilities. Click here for more information and to register.
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Alpha's Drive-Through Trick or Treat
October 19
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Disability and Health Partnership
The Disability and Health Partnership (DHP) tells us what they know about disability and health. Learn more about DHP and the membership opportunities.
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Special Education Legal Clinic
October 9, November 13, December 11
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In person or via Zoom
The Special Education Legal Clinic offers parents and guardians an opportunity to meet with a special education advocate or attorney in an open and welcoming environment to ask questions and discuss specific challenges related to education. Clinic staff members and volunteers will help guide parents and guardians through the special education process and provide resources to request and secure special education services. Click here for more information.
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Charting the LifeCourse
October 12
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
October's Discovery Series session will be all about Social Security. To learn more or to sign up for October's session, click here.
Discovery Series Archive
Did you miss one of the Discovery Series? Not to worry! All sessions are recorded and archived on our YouTube channel. Access the recordings by clicking here.
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Building a Business with Your Child
October 12
6:30 p.m.
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Guardianship Webinar Series
October 26 + November 2
6:30 p.m.
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Ohio SIBS Conference
November 6
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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OCALICON 2021
November 16-19
OCALICON, the premier autism, sensory disabilities, low-incidence disabilities, and assistive technology conference, continues to bring together a cross-section of professionals and parents who utilize a variety of products and services at home, work, and in the community. Click here for more information and to register.
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DCBDD's Technology First Conference
November 17
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Curious about what technology can do for you or someone you know? Join us for the Technology First Conference on November 18! Attendees will hear from keynote speaker, Runa Patel from Microsoft, Howard Wood from DriveOhio, and a panel of people who use assistive technology in their daily lives! Click here to register.
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A Guide to Nursing Services in Ohio
A Guide to Nursing Services in Ohio provides information and guidance for Ohioans who have home care medical needs. The guide covers options for nursing services, including private health insurance, Ohio Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, and more. It provides explanations of complex terms and systems, information on what families need to know about different ways to get and pay for nursing services, and resources with more details, including how to apply. Click here to access the Guide.
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Sherrod Brown Wants To Expand Supplemental Security...
As Congress continues to debate the budget, Ohio's Senator Sherrod Brown is calling for an expansion of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for those who qualify. Brown said 300,000 Ohioans are beneficiaries of SSI. For 60% of recipients, SSI is...
Read more
news.wosu.org
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Any individual or organization wanting to present their views for inclusion in the hearing record can do so. To learn how to submit a statement for the record,
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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
The Ohio Department of Health has provided new information about the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster. Click here to learn more about the booster and who is eligible to receive the booster.
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DCBDD is keeping our COVID-19 webpage updated with new information and resources. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to your DCBDD contact or call the main line 740-201-3600 for assistance. |
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