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We're so excited to announce that our Block Party will be back this year! Please save the date and plan to join us on September 1. More details coming soon! |
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Real Talk: Ideas for Parenting Young Children
Parenting young children can sometimes be a challenge. That’s why the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University has put together webinars on the most common topics that families ask about. Whether you are a father, mother, uncle, grandparent, or other parenting adult, there's a recording that is packed with information and tips for you. Click here for more information.
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Monthly Technology First Feature |
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Nisonger: Smart Home Discovery Place
The goal of the Smart Home Discovery Place (SHDP) is to increase the awareness and understanding of individuals with IDD, their family members as well as providers who support them about smart home technologies and other related resources that may be a viable solution for their everyday support needs and might help them to live with greater independence. To learn more, visit this link.
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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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Project STIR Reunion 2022
May 6
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Council of Ohio Leaders (COOL) of the Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA) at Blendon Woods Metro Park. Click here for more information.
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First Friday Delaware - Field Day featuring Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
May 6
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Come find the DCBDD table at Delaware's First Friday!
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National ADA Symposium - Virtual
May 9-13
10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Great Plains ADA Center and the ADA National Network are excited to launch the 2022 National ADA Symposium in a virtual format. The five-day training event offers 51 sessions covering all areas of the Americans with Disabilities Act presented by nationally recognized experts in issues related to the ADA. Registration deadline is May 6. Click here for more information.
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Special Education Free Legal Clinic - Parental/Professional Communication
May 9
7:00 p.m.
Join Disability Rights Ohio for their next FREE Special Education Legal Clinic. This clinic will cover Parental/Professional Communication, with an informational seminar, panel discussion, and opportunities for individual guidance sessions.
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Community Exploration & Engagement
May 10
6:30 p.m.
Via Zoom and Facebook Live
Join us for the May session of the Discovery Series, as we learn about opportunities to become more involved in the community. To learn more or to sign up for May'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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Family Organization Forum
May 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Organizations supporting families of Ohioans with disabilities are invited to send their representatives to a Family Organization Forum to hear updates from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), provide feedback, network and share information. These regular forums are intended to strengthen the channels of communication between DODD and family organizations in order to provide families with timely and accurate information. Click here for more information.
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Charting the LifeCourse Ohio Showcase
May 12
Join the Family Resource Network of Ohio for a day-long conference all about the use of Charting the LifeCourse in Ohio. Learn about the framework, how to implement it, and hear stories from families and organizations about how they've found success with CtLC. Click here for more information.
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Families at the Center of a Connected Community Training
May 19, 26, & June 2
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Building a community is hard, but very important. Join Starfire for a 3-part series of Families at the Center of Connected Community Training. The series will offer practical tips, lessons, values, and stories from families walking the talk of inclusion in their neighborhoods. Register at starfirecincy.org.
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Sensory-Friendly Summer Night at the Columbus Zoo
May 26
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a sensory-friendly stroll through the Zoo after the general guests leave for the day. Music throughout the park will be turned off for the evening and crowds will be smaller because there are limited tickets available. Click here for more information.
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Confronting Fears about Losing Benefits Due to Employment - STABLE Accounts
June 13
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Ohio Youth Leadership Regional Forums
June 13-17
Do you know a High School Junior or Senior with a disability who is interested in Self-Advocacy and Leadership Development? The Ohio Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long career leadership training program held during the summer for 11th and 12th grade students with disabilities. For more information about the Columbus event, contact Zoe Wenk, Youth Transition Coordinator, at The Center for Disability Empowerment, (614) 575-8055, or by e-mail at zwenk@disabilityempowerment.net. Click here for more information.
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Family Advisory Council
June 15
12:00 p.m.
The Family Advisory Council provides a forum for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) to hear directly from family members about the issues that affect their lives and provides families the opportunity to learn more about the department's current initiatives from executive staff. Click here for more information.
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OhioISP Information Session for Families
June 22
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has developed an Ohio Individual Service Plan (OhioISP) that Ohioans with developmental disabilities will use to outline the services and supports they receive. Click here to register.
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TechSummit 2022
August 12
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, in partnership with Assistive Technology of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, present TechSummit 2022 – an in-person event conveniently held in central Ohio. At this event, attendees can hear from experts, hear from individuals who have adopted technology solutions, and explore technology solutions for themselves. We encourage you to mark your calendars and forward this to a friend. For the most up to date information, click here.
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The ADA in Small Cities and Towns
May 17 via Zoom
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
People with disabilities must have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from a town's services, programs, and activities. This session will look at the ADA requirements for town facilities, communications with the public, and policies and procedures governing town programs, services, and activities. How to engage the local community will also be discussed. Click here for more details.
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County creates Guardianship Services Board - Delaware...
Delaware County has become the third county in Ohio to create a Guardianship Services Board to help oversee the growing number of adult guardianships locally. The board is a partnership between the Delaware County Probate Court, the Delaware...
Read more
www.delgazette.com
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Have you ever wondered what a Service & Support Administrator (SSA) does?
The Service and Support Administration Rule, Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-1-11 outlines an SSA's role and responsibilities, including:
- Coordinating Assessments
- Meet with people and their teams to assess unmet needs
- Developing the Plan
- Develop, review, and revise the individual service plan, known as the ISP
- Coordinating Funding
- Establish a budget for services based on the person's assessed needs
- Coordinating Service Providers
- Assist the person in finding providers to meet their needs
- Ensure that each provider has a clear understanding of the expectations and desired outcomes of the supports being provided
- Reviewing and Revising the Plan
- Review and revise the plan as often as needed
- Ongoing Coordination and Monitoring
- Provide ongoing coordination to ensure services and supports are provided in accordance with the plan and:
- occurring with the active participation of the person and members of the team
- focusing on the desired outcomes of the person
- balancing what is important to the person and what is important for them
- examining service satisfaction, what is working for the person, and what is not working
- and using the plan as the fundamental tool to ensure the health and welfare of the person
Check back next month, as we share information about other positions here at DCBDD!
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