Free Jumping at Get Air tomorrow morning Join the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio for some FREE jumping for everyone on Dec. 16, from 8 - 10 a.m. RSVP by contacting Kate Schwartz at executivedirector@asno.org and include the number of attendees from each family, first name, last name and date of birth. Complete the online waiver by clicking here. Limited to the first 100 registrants. TOPSoccer on Sunday The Toledo TOPSoccer Program is a free program that offers soccer for anyone (ages 5+) facing special cognitive, physical and/or emotional challenges, including those who are blind, confined to a wheelchair, and those who have autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or other conditions that impair mobility, strength, and/or comprehension. Come check it out at the Maumee Soccer Centre on December 17 from 2 - 3 p.m. Registration required. Click here for more information and to register. Lucas DD Board Meeting on Monday This month's Board of Directors meeting is on Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is in-person only, and open to the public at Lucas DD's Larc Lane Training Center, 1155 Larc Lane (Entrance O) in Toledo. Autism Night at Imagination Station on Dec. 19 Join Imagination Station for Autism Family Support Group Night from 4:30 - 6 p.m. on Dec. 19, an inclusive evening where individuals identified with ASD and their families can enjoy the science center and learn together. Explore the exhibits, engage in hands-on activities and watch a sensory-friendly film in the KeyBank Discovery Theater. Admission is $5 (free for members). Advance registration required (even for members). Please register/purchase ticket(s) by clicking here. Creative Kids Art Workshop on Dec. 19 NAMI of Greater Toledo is offering a FREE art workshop just for kids/teens from 5 - 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 19. Creative Kids provides an opportunity for children/adolescents (6 to 17 years old) to express themselves creatively through art and identify positive coping skills! Click here for full details. Limited space and registration is required to attend. To register your child(ren), please email Kristen Zientek at kzientek@namitoledo.org Wealth & Wisdom on Dec. 20 (Virtual) December's Wealth & Wisdom Topic is: Social Security Benefits 2023 Recap/What’s New in 2024? and will include an “Ask Us Anything” panel. This free class is from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 20. For December, this class is virtual only. Click here if you would like to pre-register for the Zoom session. Those who pre-register can submit questions in advance! Click here to join the zoom meeting. Adaptive Sports Winter Sports Registration Open Registration NOW OPEN for January 2024 Adaptive Ski and Ride events! Space is limited and will fill quickly, so be sure to claim your spot before it's too late. Register by visiting the athlete event calendar, which you can find by clicking here. Board Closed for Winter Holiday Break Dec. 25 - Jan. 1 The offices of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, for the winter holiday break. Lucas DD is still here to support you. For emergency assistance, or to report a MUI, please contact the On-Call Service & Support Specialist at (419) 380-5100. OpenSpot Theatre Workshop Registration is Open The University of Toledo Disability Studies and Theatre and Film programs are collaborating with OpenSpot Theatre for a 14-week acting workshop for adults with developmental disabilities. Participants will work with UT students and trained facilitators to learn singing, dancing, and acting skills. The workshop culminates with a production written by and starring the students themselves! Classes start Jan. 25 and run every Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the UToledo Center for the Performing Arts. To learn more and sign up, visit OpenSpot’s registration page. Please note there is a suggested class fee, but this is not required to participate. Night to Shine Toledo: registration open Cornerstone Church is proud to be an official host church for Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience on February 9, 2024, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. If you would like to be an honored guest for this evening, click here to fill out the form. Space is limited, registrations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Board Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 15 The offices of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be closed Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Lucas DD is still here to support you. For emergency assistance, or to report a MUI, please contact the On-Call Service & Support Specialist at (419) 380-5100. Lucas DD Offering DODD Category ONE Certification The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is offering DODD Category ONE Certification Course Delegated Nursing. The monthly classes are free of charge to area Providers and their Direct Care staff. The 2-day trainings will be at our Larc Lane Training Center. To achieve certification, you must attend both days of the course. Seating is limited to 12 per class. Click here to sign up! The Clearwater Council of Governments also offering the same course on alternative dates at our Larc Lane Training Center. Click here for more information. Little Lightning Bowling Registration is Open Registered Special Olympic Athletes, ages 8 – 16 who have a current medical/physical on file with SO staff that was signed by a physician within the past 3 years, can now register for a 6-week winter session of bowling. This will run on Thursdays from 4 - 5 p.m. starting January 18. Registration by January 15 required. The cost of shoes and bowling will be covered by Lucas County Special Olympics. Athletes are permitted to use ramps to assist them if needed. Click here for full details and to register! | 
