1. Director Davis discusses Strategic Plan
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) has released it's Strategic Plan. Follow this link to view a short video in which Director Jeff Davis discusses the plan.
2. Job postings
For information on open positions with the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, follow this link. Current postings include: Service& Support Specialist, Recreation Specialist, Business Manager, and Speech/Language Pathologist.
3. JFS publishes guide to available services
Follow this link for updated information on the services provided by Lucas County Job & Family Services. It covers the What, Where, When and How questions that many of our clients need to know. While their building remains closed to the public, JFS is still operational. Services can be accessed online and by phone.
4. Upcoming events from the Family Network
The Ohio Family Network is hosting live conversations for people with developmental disabilities and their families to build connections and share stories. Find all the events here.
5. IRS extends deadline to ensure people with children receive $500 economic impact payments
The IRS has extended its deadline to September 30, 2020, for people to provide information to the IRS using its Non-Filer Tool
People should do this if they:
- receive Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments;
- did not file a 2019 or 2018 tax return;
- have a qualifying child under age 17; and
- did not already enter information in the IRS’ Non-Filer Tool for themselves and at least one child.
For more information, click here.
6. Ability Center taking needs survey
Throughout its 100 years - The Ability Center has adapted programs to best fit the current needs of the disability community. Now, its asking you to share what issues impact you the most.
Take our survey to help help guide future initiatives in the areas of:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Health Care
- Public Access
To take the survey, click here.
7. August 24 Board of DD meeting will be virtual
The August 24 regularly scheduled Board of DD meeting will again be virtual, held via Zoom. The agenda and log-in details will be posted on the Board's website.
8. Softball players practice their skills
There may not be competitive play, but members of the Lucas County Special Olympics softball team, none-the-less, are practicing their skills. Hats off for coach Amber Harmon.
9. Parents to share their experiences with virtual learning
The next webinar from the Ability Center is a Parent Advocate Roundtable. Local parents will share their experiences with virtual learning and the strategies their families have implemented to be successful with virtual/in person/hybrid school, and tips for advocating for your child's educational experience. The webinar will be August 27 at 10:00.
10. Ability Center program provides assistive technology for youth and adults
The Tech for REC Program from the Ability Center provides assistive technology, switch adapted toys, and leisure items are available for youth and adults with disabilities.
11. Worth Repeating
"We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities." -Pogo
The Friday Update is published on Friday mornings by Lon Mitchell, Public Information Manager of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities. You may subscribe by sending us your email address. You may also read the Friday Update on the Board website and on the mobile app