Newsletter and Publications

The Lucas County Board of Development Disabilities will present a public hearing on its draft 2022 Action Plan as part of Superintendent Lori Mariucci’s scheduled Family & Advocate Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. via Zoom...

Please watch this special message addressed to all our direct support professionals. You are appreciated!...

Lucas County Special Olympics is selling tickets for a special Chuck A Puck Night during the Toledo Walleye hockey game on Nov. 7. The puck drops at 5:15 p.m., and tickets are $17 each...

Salute will hold its next meeting Oct. 13, 2021, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the training room of the Lucas County Board of Development Disabilities’ Larc Lane Building. (Use door O.) The guest speaker will be Lily Abrams, program manager of community engagement at the Ohio chapter of Best Buddies International...

Planning for a good life for your loved one is a journey. Carolyn Wheeler, who has spent too many hours to count around kitchen tables assisting families to plan for the future, will highlight five areas to figure out as families plan as well as tools that may be useful along the way...

October is the tenth month in the year and has 31 days. It is known for the month of preparation for winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

Recap of the September Dementia Coalition quarterly meeting o presentation on people with dementia wandering o information on the upcoming Dementia Coalition presentation at the Fall Ohio Provider Resources Association (OPRA) conference · Department of DD Health and Welfare Alert on Fall Prevention · Section Added - Opportunities not always available, but going on for several months - Trainings and Engagement Opportunities continued from last month – updated to highlight the October sessions of each series

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) - a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of workers with disabilities. NDEAM also highlights the importance and benefits of inclusive workplaces...

This Sunday, September 19, come to Rolf Park in Maumee at noon to watch our Special Olympics athletes team up with the Toledo Police Department and the Lucas County Sherriff’s Department in a unified softball game...

Family Members, Advocates and Providers are invited to join Superintendent Lori Mariucci for her next Family and Advocate Forum on Tuesday, September 14th, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom...

A rather bittersweet moment. This is my last Friday Update newsletter as your editor. I am stepping back from the keyboard and capping the lens on the camera. It is time to retire...

The last 18 months have not been easy and as a DSP taking care of oneself is usually on the back burner. As we move into the fall months it important to get fresh air before we head inside for the majority of the time.

· The effort to make the Solheim Cup event inclusive and disability-friendly, and accommodations being offered · Upcoming webinars hosted jointly by the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA) and the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, about supporting people with IDD and dementia · Jennifer Wolfe and staff from other dementia grant partner organizations have been selected to present about the grant project at the November Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) · Additions to the Ongoing Resources section o Legal help and legal resources from ABLE, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, and the Toledo Bar Association, featured in August, have been added to the ongoing resources o TARTA Next web site – web site launched by TARTA to engage the community in their system re-design and receive feedback – this is in ongoing resources because it will be ongoing at least through mid-2022

Fall sports this year include  flag football, corn hole, and walking...

Local disability and aging organizations have joined forces to develop a presence at Solheim Cup that encourages inclusivity for every age...

In response to the substantial community spread of COVID-19, the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is issuing a mask advisory urging everyone to wear a mask indoors and in crowded areas regardless of vaccination status until further notice. The advisory follows the Center of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance for areas with substantial spread...

Ohio’s system of support has endured through the pandemic and has kept people with developmental disabilities and their families as safe as possible through innovative practices and supports provided in ways not imaginable just a few months ago...

August 18 is “Never Give Up Day”. This day is about a mindset of determination to help us get through even the hardest of challenges. It is about motivating others and inspiring ourselves. Of course, we should try to keep this mindset all year round, but this day can help us get us back in the game and refresh us to keep going. To quote Thomas Edison, “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”.

AAA ‘Round Town Transportation Program for Seniors o Rides Free for those 65 and up until September 13 o Rates after September 13 TBD · Legal concerns and issues for aging people and those caring for loved ones with disabilities, and where to find help with those issues · Article about potential of using light and sound to treat Alzheimer’s

The goal of #ABLEtoSave is to increase public awareness around the benefits of tax-advantaged ABLE savings and investment accounts to increase the financial well-being of people with disabilities. ABLE accounts offer eligible individuals a path to “Achieve a Better Life Experience (ABLE)” through the ABLE Act legislation of 2014...