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Assistive Technology Fair is today
Wood County Board of DD and Owens Community College are partnering to provide a day full of fun and education regarding assistive technology and remote supports. This event is FREE and open to the public on April 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Click here for full details.
Lucas DD Annual Meeting is April 24
The Annual Meeting of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 24 at its South Toledo campus. This year's guest speaker is Michael Marshall, Provider Support Specialist for Nineteen Services. The public meeting is in-person only and will take place inside the LLC Training Center at 1155 Larc Lane (Entrance O) in Toledo.
Grant Workshop Wednesday$ with A Kid Again
Meghan Hawkins, program manager of the Northern Ohio chapter of A Kid Again, will join Lucas DD Parent Partner Tammy Eisenreich for the April edition of Grant Workshop Wednesday. The live conversation via Zoom is scheduled for 12 p.m. on April 26. A Kid Again offers cost-free, fun filled, year-round, group activities called Adventures for children living with life-threatening conditions and their whole immediate family including parents and siblings. Click here for more information and to get the Zoom link.
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Ohioans with Disabilities Virtual Listening Session April 26
To ensure that all Ohio nursing home residents, family members, and interested community members have an opportunity to share their experiences about the quality of nursing facilities across the state, the Ohio Governor’s Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force is teaming up with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities to host a virtual listening session specifically designed for Ohioans with disabilities. This webinar is on April 26 from 3-4:30 p.m. Click here to register.
TARTA Next: Open House on Future Transit Services in Oregon
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is evaluating its next steps as it expands to cover all of Lucas County and wants to hear from Oregon residents. In preparation for extending public transportation services into Oregon, TARTA will host an open house Thursday, April 27 from 3-7 p.m. at the Oregon Branch Library (3340 Dustin Road). Click here for full details.
Special Olympics NW Ohio Regional Games on April 30
Lucas County Lightning athletes, as well as many others from our region, will be competing at Findlay High School on Sunday, April 30 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please come cheer on our athletes as they do their best to qualify for the State games! If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please click here.
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Partners for Inclusion at the Wranglers April 30
Join Partners for Inclusion at the Glass City Wranglers game on Sunday, April 30 at noon. The Wranglers are Toledo's professional basketball team. Tickets are $10 with pizza and beverages included. For more information, click here or to reserve tickets or click here to email Lon Mitchell.
Autism Walk on April 30
The Autism Walk is happening Sunday, April 30 at the Franklin Park Mall. This walk helps to raise funds, all of which stay here in Northwest Ohio to directly benefit services and programs for the mission of Autism Society of NW Ohio. Click here to donate or register! For full details, click here.
Nominate NOW! Disability-Friendly Awards 2023
The Toledo City Paper has partnered with The Ability Center for the Disability Friendly Awards. Please nominate your favorite Inclusive Family-Friendly Event, Disability-Friendly Workplace, Local Disability Ally, Most Accessible Restaurant/Bar, and Best Adaptive Outdoor Activity. Deadline is April 30. Click here to get your nominations in!
10th Annual Trauma Informed Care Summit
Registration is now open for the Trauma Informed Care 10th Annual Summit. The draft agenda is available: Pathways to Resilience, Healing, and Recovery is May 16-17 at the Hilton Polaris, 8700 Lyra Drive, in Columbus. Workshops will focus on Workforce Development, Organizational Leadership Development, and Cultural Diversity. Download the draft agenda at this link. Register online at this link. Registration will remain open until May 1 or until capacity is reached.
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Oregon City Schools/ East YMCA Present Project: Wellness
All OCS Kindergarten through 4th grade students and families are welcome to attend this event 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 3rd at the YMCA on Pickle Road in Oregon. Featuring bounce houses, behavior tips, counseling, games and crafts, t's a time for students and families to enrich their mind, body and soul with activities and resources. Email wwasserman@oregoncs.org for more information.
Make It, Take It: Parent Resource Fair May 4
The Ability Center is hosting a Resource Fair on Thursday, May 4 from 6-8 p.m. This event is ideal for parents and caregivers and features DIY activity stations such as Emotional Regulation, Visual Schedules, Sensory Play, Social Stories, and more. You'll leave feeling organized and empowered! Cost is $5. Click here for full details or here to register.
SALUTE Meeting May 8
SALUTE, the self-advocacy group of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is having its monthly meeting on May 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. The guest speaker is James Kesler, Occupational Therapist who helps teens and adults with disabilities of all kinds learn and prepare to drive. You can attend the meeting in person at the Larc Lane Center, 1155 Larc Lane (use door O) or via Zoom. Click here to send an email if you have any questions.
SALUTE Storytellers Summer Workshops begin May 9
Learn to tell powerful stories about self-advocacy! This free workshop is run by Dr. Monteleone (Disability Studies, University of Toledo) and will meet six times between May and July. Learn how to share your story about disability pride and self-advocacy with a broad audience. For questions or to sign up, click here.
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