The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities distributes a number of newsletters from its various partners and departments. Use the filtering options below to browse a publication archive dating back to 2020.
Friday Update
Beth Myers could not hold back the excitement when she learned on her birthday she was selected to compete next year in the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando. Beth has been competing in Special Olympics for 20 years...
At her most recent Family and Advocate Forum, Superintendent Lori Mariucci indicated that during the pandemic the Lucas County Board of DD will continue operations with an emphasis on caution. She said that the health and safety of the individuals served, their families and staff will continue to be paramount; therefore, the coronavirus safety protocols are continuing...
Lucas County Special Olympics has teamed up with the City of Toledo to offer a unified softball league this summer. You do not have to be a softball star to play, but do recommend you know the game and have played at least a little at some point...
The average temperature in June for NW Ohio ranges from 75°F- 82°F daytime with 64°F at night. June 21, 2021 is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
· History, timeline, and purpose of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15). · MedicineNet.com article summarizing studies about how effects and progress of Alzheimer’s may differ for male and female patients · “Emotional Self-Care for the Helping Professions” recorded webinar · Changes to Ongoing Resources section: o Updates to Virtual Activities section – includes Area Office on Aging and We Thrive Together activities o Emphasizes WTT 60+ events · Footer updated to add new member.
The Lucas County Board of DD will again hold its monthly meeting virtually, May 24 at 6:00. The Zoom link will be posted in the Calendar on the Board of DD website...
Ability and Beyond is the name of a new podcast created by Conor Smenner. This weekly podcast will look beyond disability by providing personal experience, community supports, and social engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities to help them better understand and navigate their daily lives...
At its Annual Meeting, the Board presented five Community Partner Awards to recognize organizations and businesses who made extremely valuable contributions in the past year in efforts to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their full potential...
May offers Hope, Happiness and the season for New Beginnings. Fresh flowers begin to bloom, animals awaken and the earth seems to come alive. There are many reasons to love Springtime.
· Opportunity to provide feedback to the Ability Center on what barriers exist for people with disabilities: survey link and opportunities to meet with the Ability Center advocates · Dementia Friends trainings coming up May 11 and May 19, plus a little about Dementia Friends · May is Trauma Awareness Month; more about the Lucas County Trauma-Informed Care Coalition
Jordan has been involved in advocacy efforts for several years as a member of Lucas County’s Self-Advocacy group, SALUTE and Lucas County Special Olympics’ athlete leadership program, the Lightning Leaders...
This year the Board’s Annual Meeting will be streamed live on Facebook on April 26 at 6:00 p.m. The keynote speaker this year will be Ms. Barbara Sapharas, an Independent Consultant working with the Nisonger Center to share information about Charting the LifeCourse...
This year the Board’s Annual Meeting will be streamed live on Facebook on April 26 at 6:00 p.m. The keynote speaker this year will be Ms. Barbara Sapharas, an Independent Consultant working with the Nisonger Center to share information about Charting the LifeCourse...
Congratulations to Board of DD member and president of the self-advocate group SALUTE, Nathan Turner. Nate was recently chosen by the ABLE National Resource Center to be a 2021 Ambassador...
Lucas County Commissioners have appointed William Axe to fill a vacancy on the Lucas County Board of DD. Mr. Axe is the father of an adult son who receives services from the Board...
The Autism Society of America is celebrating differences as it works to build an inclusive society where individuals with autism live fully through connections and acceptance. This is a shift from awareness to acceptance. The society is leading legislative efforts to designate April as Autism Acceptance Month, a shift from the commonly used phrase “Autism Awareness Month.”
In each odd-numbered year, the state of Ohio passes two budgets. The general revenue budget gets passed by July, but a separate transportation budget has to be passed first, by the end of March. The 2022-23 transportation budget has just been passed.
Hats off to Conor Smenner who was interviewed by WTOL-TV as part of the television station's series of features highlighting DD Awareness Month. Conor discussed People First Language and attitudes that adversely impact people with disabilities...
