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What's Inside?
DCBDD Updates
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • March Board Meeting
  • Background Checks

DODD Updates
  • Health and Welfare Alert
  • Training Resources and Information

Training
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • DCBDD Discovery Series
  • Guardianship Basics
  • Adaptive Gaming
  • Sell Me! Marketing Bootcamp
  • How to Become a DSP
  • Personal Funds
  • APSI: Money Talks
Information and Resources
  • DSP Workforce Resources
  • Technology
  • Community Connections

Events
  • OADSP Canvas and Cocoa
  • OHCA Winter Conference
  • DODD Frontline Forum
  • Sensitive Bunny

DCBDD Updates
COVID-19 Resources:
Masks, Disinfectant Spray and Hand Sanitizer
Our PPE pantry has PLENTY of masks, disinfectant and hand sanitizer available for all providers. Please send requests Provider.Relation@dcbdd.org. Please include what you need, how many of each and if you can pick up or need delivery.
DCBDD Monthly Board Meeting
  • March 10, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Background Checks
  • All background checks must occur by making an appointment through the BCI email address at bci@dcbdd.org
  • Visitors completing a background check are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status
DODD Updates
DODD Provider Relief Payments
DODD announces provider relief payment to be released the week of March 7, 2022. Click here to find out more.
DODD's Memo Monday Highlights Training Resources and Information
DODD creates templates that can be used to develop training for Agency DSPs and Volunteers. Click here to find out more.

DODD provides guidance on annual training requirements for independent providers and agency DSPs. Click here to find out more.
Upcoming Trainings
Discovery Series: Waivers and Medicaid
March 8, 2022
6:30 p.m.

Via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Join us for the March session of the Discovery Series, as we learn about Waivers and Medicaid To learn more or to sign up for March'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.
Guardianship Basics webinar
March 15, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Adaptive Gaming webinar
March 24, 2022
1:00 p.m.
March 24, 2022
2:00 p.m.
Click here to register 
How to Become a DSP webinar
March 29, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Personal Funds
March 31, 2022
10:00 a.m.
Click here to register
Money Talks: Supporting Individuals to Manage Their Financial Resources
March 22, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Click here to register.
Resources & Information
DSP Workforce Resources
The Nisonger Center at OSU Wants To Hear From DSPs!
Please consider taking this 5-10 minute survey about the needs of the DSP workforce. The goal of the survey is the find ways to encourage people to join and stay in the field.

Click here to take the survey.
Technology First Resources
Alexa Can Help Identify Products with "Show and Tell"
Just ask, “Alexa, what am I holding?” on Echo Show devices.
For more information, click here.
Assistive Technology Lending Library
Supporting an individual who wants to try assistive technology to see if it meet their needs? Borrow a device from the DCBDD Assistive Technology Lending Library! Our current inventory includes:
·   Echo Show
·   Echo Dot
·   Smart Plug
·   Wyze Camera
·   Miku Monitor
·   Clip Different

To borrow a device, review the following documents and submit the request to AssistiveTechnology@dcbdd.org.
Assistive Technology Support
Searching for an Assistive Technology solution? Schedule a time to virtually consult with the Tech Team Committee by emailing AssistiveTechnology@dcbdd.org.
Community Connection Resources
Mini-Grants for Employment
The Capabilities Community Fund is awarding mini-grants to help individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals! The mini-grants can be used for supports such as accessing transportation, interview clothing, tools needed for work, professional services to help someone find employment, assistive technology, etc.
Events
Ohio Health Care Association Winter Conference
March 3, 2022
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Live Webinars/Programs
OADSP Canvas & Cocoa
March 3, 2022
1:00 p.m.
a FREE art-making, beverage-sipping combo that'll help you relax, rejuvenate, and remember that Spring isn't too far away!
Click here to register
DODD Frontline Forum
Registration Now Open
March 9, 2022
10:00 a.m.
Click here to register
Sensitive Bunny
March 27, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Sensitive Bunny at Polaris Fashion Place is an event for families with children with all spectrums of special needs, providing a more controlled and welcoming environment to visit The Bunny Photo Experience. The event is free, and Bunny photo packages will be available for purchase.