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September 2022
PERSPECTIVES
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DCBDD Block Party
Liberty Township Park
2845 Home Road
Powell, OH 43065
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
See you there this afternoon!
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We want to thank each and every member of our staff for their commitment and hard work. DCBDD employees truly have a passion to inspire, empower, and support people to achieve their full potential!
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Delaware County Fair
September 17-24
Come visit our booth at the Fair, located in the Merchants Building!
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Volley Against Violence
October 1
Cheer on the team from DCBDD as we participate in the 2nd Annual Volley Against Violence, to benefit Turning Point!
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Monthly Community Resource Feature |
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Navigation Program
Bridges Community Action Partnership has a new program to help people obtain important documents, like birth certificates and Social Security cards. If you need help, reach out to them at 740.369.3184. Click here for more information.
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Every Kid Outdoors
Beginning September 1, fourth-grade students can get a free annual pass to visit more than 2,000 federal recreation areas with their families and friends. The Every Kid Outdoors Program is an interagency collaboration between the Department of the Interior, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Forest Service that provides fourth graders with free access to explore, learn, and recreate in spectacular settings, including national parks, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, and forests. Click here for more information.
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Monthly Technology First Feature |
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The Color-Coded Chef
The Color-Coded Chef promotes life skills for all ages and abilities through the power of cooking. Everyone deserves to feel proud of the meals they can make themselves. This unique system emphasizes visual communication. The carefully designed interface removes many of the traditional barriers of cooking. Laminated recipes use color-coded imagery to convey instructions, check boxes on the recipes to help track each step, and brightly colored measuring cups and spoons that coordinate with the recipe instructions. Click here for more information.
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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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OSU Adapted Physical Activity Program
Friday evenings from September 2 - November
Children with disabilities ages 5-15 are invited to join Adapted Physical Education students at OSU for weekly gym and swimming sessions at RPAC! Click here for more information.
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Self Advocates of Delaware County -
Fundraiser at Chipotle
September 6
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Diversity & Intersectionality Through the Disability Lens
September 7-9 or
November 16-18
The Diversity & Intersectionality Through the Disability Lens three half-day training is for any individual or agency looking to expand or gain knowledge on the topics of diversity, intersectionality, cultural education, and individuals with disabilities. Curriculum topic areas include cultural competency vs. cultural humility, privilege and power, microaggressions, trailblazers in the field, best practices, intersectionality, and oppression all through the disability lens. Training material delivery is through lecture, heavy interaction/participation, large and small group discussion, videos, and case scenarios. Click here to register.
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6th Annual Outdoor Inclusive Adventures
September 11
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks and the YMCA of Central Ohio (ECRN+) are hosting a day of fun and inclusive activities for the whole family! Children, teens, and young adults (those with and without special health care needs/disabilities) are invited to Prairie Oaks Metro Park to join us for outdoor fun, physical activity, and networking! Click here for more information.
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Delaware County Social Group
September 12
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This is an informal social group of young folks on the Spectrum and other disabilities in Delaware County ages 19-30. Click here for more details.
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Annual Provider Meeting
September 13
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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The Supreme Court's Olmstead Decision and Its Far-Reaching Impact on People with Disabilities
September 21
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Olmstead v. L.C. finding that undue institutionalization is discrimination under the ADA. Attend this session to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the tremendous impact the Olmstead decision has had on the lives of people with disabilities. Click here for more information.
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DCBDD Advocacy Roundtable
September 29
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 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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Synergy 2022
October 5-7
Synergy is a collaborative effort of PAR, OSDA, People First of Ohio, and OADSP. Their mission is to create collaborative experiences that drive change so communities will embrace new perspectives and solutions. Click here for more information.
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Courtney's Corner
October 26
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 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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Self Advocates of Delaware County
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ADA Enforcement and Steps You Can Take Before You File an ADA Complaint
September 20
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
There are many steps that a person can take prior to filing an ADA complaint to resolve a disability discrimination issue. During this session, we will discuss these steps and talk about the process for filing an ADA complaint with the various federal agencies that enforce the ADA. Click here for more information.
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