October 2022

Zane's News

Correction to last months newsletter: Last quarter we awarded a total of $7233.95 for Summer camps, ABA, iPad, and Speech Therapy!

Cuyahoga County DD Family Resource Fair

Cuyahoga DD will host a Family Resource Fair in October. The event is open to individuals and families served by Cuyahoga DD, agency and independent providers, and community partners.

Representatives from Cuyahoga DD departments will be available for informal Q&A. Get to know Cuyahoga DD providers, visit the Assistive Technology Vehicle, and see what equipment Occupational and Physical Therapy has available.

There will be plenty of fun activities for all, including a DJ, photo booth, balloon animals, and caricatures!

Please note: space is limited and registration is required for all attendees. Click the button below to register. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 

Time: 10 AM - 4 PM

Where: Holiday Inn Rockside, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence 44131

Questions: call 216-941-2200

To register as a family click here:

Stark County's 24th Annual Great Pumpkin Race slated for Saturday, October 29

Join us for the for the 24th Annual Great Pumpkin Race on Saturday, October 29th.  

• 8:15 AM - The Lil' Pumpkin 100 Dash (ages 7 & under) 
• 8:30 AM - 1 mile fun run/walk 
• 9: 00 AM - 4 mile competitive run 

Awards are given for the competitive race for top three male and female finishers as well as the top three men and women finishers in age brackets from the young to the senior runners. Finisher medals for all races. 

All proceeds benefit Stark DD Special Olympic programs.

Click here to register

The Arc’s 2022 National Convention: Sessions That Enrich Your Work, Whatever Your Role

With just a couple of weeks left to snag our lower registration rate, now is the time to make plans to join us in Denver this November 10 – 12!

The Arc’s National Convention is quickly approaching, and we have a stellar lineup of sessions to fortify your advocacy and professional work in the coming months. We work hard to bring you timely and important information on a wide range of topics—and this year, you can expect expert speakers and valuable insights on:

• Preserving and restoring rights through decision-making supports
• Parents learning together so families stay together
• Crisis prevention and intervention
• Voting rights
• Storytelling to effect change
• How inclusive employment benefits us all
• Reaching diverse communities
• And more!

As our first in-person National Convention since 2019, this year’s event offers you an invaluable chance to reconnect, get inspired, and learn about the disability topics that matter to you most.

And, attending is more affordable than ever before—we’ve secured discounted hotel and air travel rates to help minimize your costs to join us. Learn more about how to access your 2022 discounts here.

Register here

Scene 75 Cares: Special Needs Day

Scene 75 Entertainment Center in Brunswick is holding their FREE semi-annual special needs event. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 6 from 3pm-5pm. Participants are invited to a safe and fun environment where they can improve their motor skills, hand/eye coordinator, reaction time, and recognition. Scene 75 is offering a variety of activities and some great benefits.

• $10 Arcade Game Card 
• One Spin Zone ride
• Nine holes of mini-golf

Click the link below to register and read more information regarding the event.

Beyond Words Adult Adapter Dance Class

Gliding Stars Adaptive Ice Skating

Milestones Conference

OCALI

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