1. Next Work Benefits You Class is June 7
Confused about keeping your SSI/SSDI while working? Keeping your Health Benefits? Reporting your income?
You are not alone! The answers will be in the next Work Benefits You class. Click here for details.
2. Respondents sought for transportation survey for people with disabilities, providers
The Ohio DD Council and the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center are seeking respondents to a statewide survey regarding transportation access for Ohioans with disabilities ages 19 and up. The survey can be filled out by a person with a disability, someone responding on their behalf, or transportation service providers.
The survey covers the types of transportation that people with disabilities use, transportation accessibility, and changes that have come with COVID-19. The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete. Take the survey.
3. TARTA Services Closed Memorial Day, May 31; Paratransit Service Runs on Holiday Schedule
In observance of Memorial Day, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) will not run its fixed bus routes or Call-A-Ride services on Monday, May 31, 2021. TARTA’s paratransit service will operate and follow holiday hours of 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 31.
The Toledo Area Regional Paratransit Service (TARPS) administered by TARTA is available to registered customers who require door-to-door transportation service due to a qualifying disability. The TARPS call center is available Monday – Sunday from 9 a.m. – 5. p.m. at 419-382-9901 for paratransit customers to schedule a ride for Memorial Day. The call center will also be available on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call-A-Ride customers must call by Saturday, May 29 before 3 p.m. to schedule rides for Tuesday, June 1. The Call-A-Ride call center is available Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
TARTA’s bus and paratransit services will resume operation on Tuesday, June 1 with its current spring schedule and routing. For more information about TARTA and TARPS services, visit www.tarta.com.
4. Board of DD presents Special Recognition Awards to three providers
At its May meeting, the Board presented its Special Recognition Awards to three providers for their efforts that go above and beyond -- Bell Services, Shawntia Easter and Friends for Life.
5. Courageous Family Services plans summer camp options
Click here for more information about camps.
6. Registrations now being accepted for Special Olympics summer activities
It is time to register for summer activities. Use this link. You can read the newest newsletter from Lucas County Special Olympics here.
7. Deadline for completing survey for the Ability Center is May 31
The Ability Center's Advocacy Program is gathering responses for a Disability Needs Survey regarding barriers to independent living for people with disabilities in Ohio. Our continued goal is to reach a wide and diverse group of respondents across the state. Take the survey.
8. Metroparks offers inclusive activities
9. Upcoming Events and Activities
June 6-7 - FANS Goodwill Drive
June 17 - Bittersweet Farms Celebrating Possibilities
June 19 - Courageous Family Services Food Truck Fest
See the entire virtual Calendar for 2021
10. Worth Repeating
"A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms agains himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it." -Alexander Dumas