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DCBDD Block Party
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.
Liberty Township Park
2845 Home Road
Powell, OH 43065
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Register today!
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Delaware County EMA Fan Drive
We're proud to serve as a drop-off location for the Delaware County EMA fan drive, to benefit People In Need!
New fan donations can be dropped off in our lobby during business hours.
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First Friday Featuring
Walk A Mile
August 5
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Be sure to visit our table at Main Street Delaware's First Friday! We're honored to participate each year with Walk a Mile in Her Shoes and its mission to open up discussion about sexual violence and to highlight agencies in place to help victims. Come see us!
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2023-2025 DCBDD Strategic Plan
Every 3 years, County Boards develop and adopt a Strategic Plan to help focus and guide Board operations. The Strategic Plan includes the county board's Mission & Vision, and must also include how the Board plans to:
- Promote advocacy through the person-centered planning process, activities, and community connections
- Ensure that individuals receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs
- Reduce the number of individuals in the county waiting for services
- Increase the number of individuals of working age engaged in community employment
- Take measures to recruit sufficient providers of services to meet the needs of individuals receiving services in the county
- Meet with each newly certified independent provider within sixty calendar days of the provider being selected to provide services to an individual
- Develop goals to increase the use of technology solutions
Help guide DCBDD as we develop goals that not only meet our statutory requirements, but exceed them so that we can best support the residents of our county. Click here to take the survey.
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Delaware County Family and Children First Council
Have you heard of Family and Children First Council? FCFC provides service coordination for children ages birth-21, and can help in the following areas:
- coping skills
- education
- behavior
- parenting
- financial
- emotional
- social well-being
- communication
- other family needs
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Accessible At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
If you are a person who is blind or has low vision, you can order free, more accessible at-home tests from USPS.com. Tests require the use of a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone as well as a free app. Click here for more information.
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Monthly Technology First Feature |
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Obi
Obi is a revolutionary adaptive eating device for individuals with upper extremity strength and mobility limitations. Through the use of customizable accessibility switches, Obi allows its users to be in control of what they eat and when. Obi increases independence, social interaction, meal enjoyment, and well-being. Click here for more information or to request a virtual demo.
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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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Sensory Morning at the Ohio State Fair
August 3
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm.
Enjoy a more sensory-friendly Fair experience, with the lights and volume turned down. Ride the rides with no flashing lights or music or take a break in the quiet room. Click here for more information.
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Financial & Future Planning
August 9
6:30 p.m
Parents of an individual with developmental disabilities have a variety of personal and financial implications to consider. From guardianship and supported decision-making to waivers and government benefit programs, parents should understand how their actions (or inactions) can impact a child’s eligibility for various benefits. Register for this webinar series to learn strategies to help you maximize benefits and plan for your loved one’s future. Join the free sessions here.
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Adult Connections: Board Game Night
August 9
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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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 Arc of Ohio Night with the Columbus Crew
August 31
7:30 p.m.
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Animal & Me
September 23
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Delaware County 4-H and Delaware County Fair are happy to again provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to work with individuals with disabilities for a show called Animal & Me at the Delaware County Fair. The show will pair a 4-H youth with an individual (age 9 or older) to provide an opportunity to show an animal in the Show Arena at the fair with assistance from the 4-H youth handler. The goal of this program is to provide new experiences to both 4-H members and people in the Delaware community with disabilities. The pair will spend about half an hour together and the mentor will provide knowledge and guidance about the animal, its care, and how to handle the animal. Click here for more information.
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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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Aspirations Social Skills Group
The Aspirations Program at the Nisonger Center is now accepting applications for their Fall 2022 social skills group for individuals ages 13 to 30 with autism spectrum disorder. Space is limited. Register here.
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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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Calling all Future Ohio Leaders!
August 29 - September 1 in Independence, OH
September 13 - September 15 in Canton, OH
Registration is now open for 2 Project STIR trainings in early fall!
Project STIR is leadership training taught by and for people with disabilities and an ally. You will learn to use tools to help you advocate for yourself, connect with others and gain leadership skills. Your ally will learn how to support you to use these skills. You will learn to:
- Stand up for yourself
- Speak up about things important to you
- Solve problems
- Become a leader
- Start or strengthen a local advocacy or network group
- Plan for your future by Charting your LifeCourse!
Questions? Contact Cara Lloyd or Dana Charlton at the Ohio Self Determination Association:
614-348-1961 or 614 563-0788
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Changes are coming to signs for people with disabilities ...
LANSING, Mich. - Changes are coming to signs posted in parking lots, near doorways and on restroom doors that indicate accessibility for people with disabilities in Michigan. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4075 and 4076 into...
Read more
www.clickondetroit.com
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