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April 2022
Zane's Inc Upcoming Events!
Shout out to thank the Bath Volunteers For Service, for the grant to purchase an iPad for our use at our events.!!
Thank you so much!!!
Milestones Autism Planning Tool
To commemorate our 20th anniversary, Milestones Autism Resources is thrilled to share a gift of knowledge with the community — the Milestones Autism Planning (MAP) Tool, a new groundbreaking online resource.

Designed by a team of professionals, parents and autistic individuals, the MAP is a content-rich guide created to support you in developing skills from early childhood through adulthood. You can search by category or age range to view practical strategies and tips for every age and stage.

With the MAP as a resource, parents and individuals can confidently approach everyday life issues, with 24/7 access to information and advice on how to navigate each new step. Professionals, share the MAP to complement your services with this incredible resource.

A special highlight of this new tool is a curated, prioritized checklist of adult independent living skills that any parent or caregiver can easily use to support a loved one in their development.
MCBDD Training: Intro to ASL
Learn ways to bridge the communication gap! Join Heather Perry, ASL Interpreter, on Wednesday, April 6 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. as she teaches some basic signs to communicate with others. You will also receive resources during this 45-minute virtual training to help you remember the signs learned later on. Sign up today and enjoy a new way of communicating!
Tell Congress we need funding for disability services now!
Many people with disabilities rely on Medicaid home and community-based services for everyday activities, like employment supports, getting around the community, dressing, bathing, taking medication, and much more—but there isn’t enough money in the program to support everyone, resulting in too many gaps in care and years-long waiting lists.

But Congress has the power to change this!
We need legislation now that includes funding for home and community-based services, so people with disabilities can get the care they need.


Members of Congress need to hear from as many of us as possible right now.

Take action now to remind your elected officials what’s at stake in this crucial moment and why we need a historic investment in funding for disability services now!
Gliding Stars
Planting Seeds of Knowledge
Accessing Cuyahoga DD Services: What to expect and how Cuyahoga DD supports you through the eligibility process
The next Planting Seeds of Knowledge educational forum will be on April 13 at 6 PM. Presented by Amy Pender, Cuyahoga DD Support Administrator Supervisor for Eligibility. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required.

You will learn:

  • The intake process and the different ways to submit an application.
  • The criteria we use for eligibility and the documents we need to collect from you.
  • The ways Cuyahoga DD staff will help you through each step of the process.

Cuyahoga DD supports more than 10,000 people with developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County. From birth through adulthood, we offer supports and services that help people with developmental disabilities live, learn, work and play in the community. Please forward this email to friends, family, neighbors and colleagues who may benefit from learning about Cuyahoga DD services.
UDS All Star Training Club
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