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December 2022
PERSPECTIVES
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Award categories include:
Outstanding Direct Support Professional
Outstanding Community Employer
Outstanding Community Partner
Outstanding Advocate
Outstanding Peer Mentor
Outstanding Professional
Outstanding Volunteer
Outstanding DCBDD Employee
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Technology First Conference
Did you miss this year's Technology First Conference? Don't worry - it was recorded! Click on the link to access the video on our YouTube channel.
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DCBDD Closings in December & January
- January 2, 2023 for New Year's Day
- January 16, 2023 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
If you experience a crisis or need immediate assistance during any of these times, please contact Helpline and ask for the SSA on call at 740.369.3316
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DSP Retention Payment Announcement
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is launching the county board-funded Direct Support Professional (DSP) retention payment initiative for independent providers and DSPs of agency waiver providers.
Retention payments will be distributed quarterly from DODD to participating home and community-based waiver providers, and providers will then send retention payments to each eligible DSP. Every quarter, participating agency providers will be required to report certain data elements and attest that the funds were used in accordance with all requirements. Independent providers are eligible for payments and will not need to opt-in or report to participate. Waiver providers, including independent providers, of the following services are eligible for the payments:
- Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC);
- Shared Living;
- Transportation
- Non-Medical Transportation;
- Adult Day Support;
- Career Planning;
- Group Employment Support;
- Vocational Habilitation; and
- Individual Employment Support
Starting Tuesday, January 3, waiver agency providers can enroll online athttps://dodd.ohio.gov/providers/RetentionPayment. Registration will remain open for initial payments until January 16. Provider agencies and independent providers will receive the first payments in mid-January. Eligible DSPs employed by agency providers will receive payment from their employers by mid-March. Agency DSPs should talk with their employer to determine when they will receive their retention payments.
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Monthly Community Resource Feature |
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Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.
The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Sign up here.
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Monthly Technology First Feature |
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AngelSense
AngelSense is an advanced wearable GPS-tracking device that protects your loved one from wandering and eloping. It was designed specifically for kids, teens, and adults with autism and special needs, but the safety features make it perfect for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s as well. It includes an easy-to-wear device for your loved one and an easy-to-use app for you. To learn more, click here.
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Assistive Technology Lending Library
Interested in trying out some assistive technology to see if it meets 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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Bluefish Swim School
Jan. 3 - March 27
Bluefish Swimschool i a student organization at The Ohio State University that provides free swim activities to children with developmental disabilities held at the Recreation Center at OSU. If you are interested in signing your child up for a spot in our upcoming semester, please complete the attached google form by Friday, December 23rd. This session's classes will be held from January 30th to March 27th. Spots are very limited as we can only take 40 kids per semester and this is not a guarantee that we have a spot for your child. However, we'd like to get as many children involved as we are able to. You will receive a confirmation email later this month if your child is given a spot. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns. Also, if you know anyone that would like to be added to this email list, we welcome you to send their contact info.
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Walk and Roll For Middle and High School Students
Jan. 14 - Feb. 18
Delaware YMCA 1121 South Houk Rd
From the Delaware YMCA page:
Walk and Roll is a 6 week class for Middle School or High School individuals with intellectual physical developmental challenges. The hour long class will be taught by a trainer and no matter if you walk in or roll in we will be exploring different ways to keep moving, getting our heart rates up, building confidence and strength. Most importantly have FUN! We will have great music, motivating trainers and assistants if needed. An intake form will be completed on registration so we are sure to have all the necessary information to make this the best experience that we can. Caregivers that are members are encouraged to use this time to use the facility to get their workouts in. Or if you are not a member or want to get your workout in we will have a meeting space for families to connect and have different community resources available for them to learn about.
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Self Advocates Newsletter
Read the Self Advocates/People First of Delaware Newsletter Here
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DCBDD Advocacy Roundtable
January 5, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Advocacy Roundtable is a forum open to all advocates and representatives from any group within our Delaware Community, where we can come together to share systemic concerns, ideas, and strategies to help promote access and inclusion.
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The Arc of Ohio American Sign Language Classes Via Zoom
Tuesday at 6 p.m. January 10 - July 11
Ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? The Arc of Ohio has teamed up with Megan Roach to offer a discounted online course. Prices are $29 for families and $49 for professionals. Visit the following link for more information or contact Joshua Cook at joshua.cook@thearcofohio.org |
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Supported Decision Making & Guardianship
January 17
6:30 p.m.
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Courtney's Corner
February 1, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Courtney's Corner is an informal, family-focused discussion of lessons learned during the transition to adult life, led by Outreach Advocate Courtney Hines.
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Planning for the Future: Benefits, Payees, & Trusts
February 7
6:30 p.m.
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