Inspiring, empowering, and supporting people to achieve their full potential.
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October, 2018
PERSPECTIVES
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Facts and Information About Our Upcoming Levy
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DCBDD has proposed a new 0.4 mil continuous levy for the November 6, 2018 ballot. DCBDD currently serves around 2,500 people from birth throughout their lifespan. Over the past 5 years, DCBDD has seen enrollment grow by an average of 3% each year. This significant growth is projected to continue. DCBDD has proposed a 0.4 mil continuous to support and sustain this growth.
Learn more.
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October Parent Pages
The Parent Pages is designed for parents whose children participate in the Early Intervention Program. This publication is produced and maintained by a parent and is filled with many great resources!
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of NDEAM is to provide education about disability employment issues and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "America’s Workforce: Empowering All".
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Hugs for Hudson
A Story of Perseverance and Strength
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Hudson is a sweet, charismatic, musical and above all, strong 10 year old. Just before starting Kindergarten, Hudson was diagnosed with Juvenile Batten’s Disease (JBD). There are currently 14 different forms of JBD, each varying greatly from person to person. Similarly, the symptoms experienced by each person are unique. Approximately two to four out of every 100,000 children in the United States have JBD. While JBD is a very rare, Hudson and his family remain positive and focused on the future.
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Health & Welfare Alert: Unscheduled Hospitalizations
This alert includes information about preparing for unplanned trips to the hospital.
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Community Events & Resources
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"Arts-Rageous"
October 12 - November 16
The Art of Music
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Transition Bootcamp
This workshop series is intended to provide information on the transition from high school to adult life for youth with disabilities.
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Disability Tech: Festival
October 15, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Monster Mash
October 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2018
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Camp Lazarus, 4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware 43015
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LifeCourse Planning: Creating a Plan for a Child with Deafblindness or Multiple Disabilities
A Training for Parents, Educators, Families, Caregivers, and Service Providers.
October 20, 2018
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Transition Night - Free Resource Fair
October 24, 2018
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Westerville South High School
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COSI - Sensory Friendly Day
October 25, 2018
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Delaware County Transition Fair
October 16, 2018
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Big Walnut High School
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DODD Family Advisory Council Meeting
October 24, 2018
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Special Needs Planning
October 25, 2018
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Willis Education Center
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Waivers, STABLE, and Trusts, Oh My!
Host By: Dublin City Schools Parent Mentors
October 27, 2018
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Best Buddies Ohio Friendship Walk
November 10, 2018
10 a.m. Check In
BrewDog USA, Canal Winchester, OH
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“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” –Theodore Roosevelt.
October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and we are proud to celebrate opportunities for equal employment! In 2012, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed an executive order making Ohio an Employment First State. Following the lead of the State, DCBDD made supporting individuals’ employment goals a high priority. In 2017, we saw a 10% increase in employment of the adults that we support. We believe that when businesses employ people with disabilities everyone wins. Embracing an inclusive workforce is the future.
Consider the parts of having a job that you enjoy most. Is it the company of good coworkers, a pay check, or the successful feeling of a job well done? Is it all of these and more? For people with disabilities, they have the same desired outcomes and feelings for their jobs. When we talk about community employment it is important to recognize that this is an opportunity for adults with disabilities to experience the same joys, stressors, financial stability, and community connections that accompany a job.
Sometimes I am asked what the benefits are to hire someone with a developmental disability. Outside of the obvious positive financial impact employment has on the individual and employer; there are several benefits to the business. Many businesses report that employees who have disabilities have a higher quality of work, improve job morale and company culture, are more reliable, and have an overall higher job retention rate.
I am proud to share that there are nearly 90 different businesses that employ adults who receive support from DCBDD. These businesses range from sales and food service to insurance agencies and health care. We are excited to see such a variety of employers developing equal employment opportunities.
In this month of employment awareness, we encourage more businesses to follow in the footsteps of those already practicing equal employment. Offering an inclusive workforce is mutually beneficial for the employees and businesses involved. Our goal is to connect willing employers with eager employees. We hope you will help us increase the focus on #employABILITY during and after the month of October!
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