Our 2020 Annual Plan identifies goals and action steps for the upcoming year.
This plan outlines goals for each of our five strategic focus areas: community partnerships, go-to resources, innovative solutions, service quality and fiscal responsibility, and family engagement.
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Your input is valued!
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Several groups and organizations, including HCDDS, are looking for feedback and input on a variety of issues. Find links to the surveys below.
- Hamilton County DD Services: This survey will help us understand how different audiences receive information about HCDDS, determine which communication outlets are most effective, and highlight areas where we can improve. Please take a few minutes to fill out this six-question survey and share your thoughts on our communications. Your feedback is appreciated! Click here to take the survey. If you are interested, we also have a survey specific to our email newsletters. Click here for that survey.
- The Ohio DD Council is asking for feedback on issues and problems that affect people with developmental disabilities. Survey results will guide the next five-year plan (2022 - 2027) that will allow DD Council to develop grants and projects. It's open to people with disabilities, family members and guardians, DD professionals and stakeholders. Click here to take the survey.
- The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities would like families of people with disabilities to take a short survey about what family resources they use and how they were involved with DODD during the past year. The results will inform DODD about how to best support families in 2020. Click here to take the survey.
- The Cincinnati Art Museum would like to hear from you regarding your experiences at their museum with accessibility. Click here to take the survey. If you require accommodations to make this survey available to you, or would like the survey administered in person, please contact [email protected].
- Cincinnati Museum Center wants to learn more about how visitors engage with the exhibits and museums. This survey will provide us with data to help us more effectively share our work with the communities we serve. Several questions relate to accessibility and other improvements. Click here to take the survey.
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Housing Options Guide
Planning for housing is a journey-it takes time to learn new information and explore new options. The HCDDS Housing Options Guide is an online tool designed to assist families as they plan for inclusive housing for their family member with a disability.
The Housing Options Guide includes basic information to help you get started, nine options to consider, and videos of local families who developed creative, inclusive housing solutions.
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Services Spotlight
Finding a safe place to live is a key component of a good life. Hamilton County DD Services collaborates with families, SSAs, providers, landlords and property owners to help people with developmental disabilities discover the best housing option for them.
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We try to match a person's needs with what's available in the community," said Tennille Raines, HCDDS Housing Coordinator. "We also help bridge the gap between facility-based housing and community living."
Services Spotlight is a feature to share
more information about HCDDS services.
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2020 U.S. Census & Greater Cincy Counts
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The next U.S. Census begins on March 23, 2020.
For the first time, people will be able to fill out the census online. They will also be able to fill out the Census over the phone or in paper form and submit it via mail.
Greater Cincinnati's Complete Count Committee is a team of community organizations and regional stakeholders appointed by Mayor John Cranley and Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus to develop an outreach and awareness campaign for the 2020 Census. The committee's primary focus is to use all available resources to ensure that every Greater Cincinnati resident is counted in the 2020 Census. Learn more about Greater Cincy Counts and the 2020 Census on this website.
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The weather has been cold so far this year, and more rainy than snowy, but we want to remind you about weather closings. If HCDDS is closed due to weather, notices will be posted on our website and on the agency social media accounts -
Facebook,
Twitter and
Instagram.
If only Bobbie B. Fairfax and Margaret B. Rost schools are closed, notices will be posted on the agency website, as well as the school Facebook pages. HCDDS staff will receive a phone call with instructions on reporting to work.
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The Ohio Department of DD has a health & welfare alert to keep people with disabilities safe and warm this winter. It includes outdoor safety tips, signs of hypothermia and more.
Click here to read it.
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Managing Anxiety: Helping Kids with DD Cope and Succeed.
5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 at Children's Hospital Liberty Campus
. For parents and caregivers of children ages 8+ with DD.
Click here
to register.
- Supporting Siblings. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Oakley Branch Public Library. This is a focused discussion and opportunity to meet other caregivers of children with DD. Click here to learn more.
- Special Needs Family Night. 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the Norwood Library. Families with special needs are invited to a special night at the library to experience activities in a stress free accepting space. For information, please click here.
- Stepping Stones Open Your Heart Dinner 2020. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Eddie Merlot's Restaurant. This dinner will benefit Stepping Stones whose mission is to build pathways to independence and promote inclusion for people with DD. Click here to learn more.
- Sibshops 2020. 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Cincinnati Children's. This nationally acclaimed program provides peer support for siblings of children with special needs. Click here for more information.
- Autism Rocks! 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at The Luxe. Twelve bands will perform throughout the day. For ticket information, please click here.
- Emergency Preparedness Training for Individuals with Paralysis & DD. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Children's Hospital. Learn about emergency preparedness for people with paralysis and DD. Click here to learn more.
- Presidents' Day. Monday, Feb. 17. All HCDDS Offices are closed.
- CPR and First Aid Training. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at LADD. CPR Training includes the use of an AED. This meets the standard for Provider Certification through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Click here for information.
- Sensory Saturday. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Free program for families with children who have autism or other disabilities to explore the museum before public hours. For more information, please click here.
- Caring for Children and Youth with Disabilities. 9 a.m to noon Saturdays, Feb. 22, 29 & Mar. 7 at Cincinnati Children's. Space is limited. Click here for information.
- Toilet Training for Children with DD. 9 a.m. to noon. Thursday, Feb. 27 & Mar. 5 at Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus. Group format training for caregivers. Email Jennifer Gastright for details.
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