Registration Open for DODD's FAC & DC Joint Meeting Family Advisory Council (FAC) and Disability Connect (DC) meetings take place regularly and are an opportunity for people with disabilities and family members to connect directly with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Presentations with valuable information and updates will be provided from different divisions and DODD leadership. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 12, participants will engage in activities to provide feedback and cultivate a community of connections. Space is limited! Click here to attend in person (limited space/lunch provided). Click here to register for the virtual experience. Lucas County Lightning Unified Golf League Registration is Open Lucas County Special Olympics is offering unified golf! Athletes golf 9 holes with a unified partner in an alternating shot format. All golfers must possess the basic skills to play a round of golf, including golf etiquette. SO staff will assign teams to two different courses. Weekly practices begin June 17; times and locations will be announced once registration closes on May 27. Do you know someone who is interested in being a unified partner? Please contact Kelley Watson at 419.380.5109. Early Intervention Summer Playgroups start in a few weeks! The Lucas DD Early Intervention team is pre-registering families for their inclusive Summer Playgroup series. The dates are June 5 at the Toledo Botanical Gardens, June 24 at the Zoo, July 10 at Side Cut Metropark, July 31 at Glass City Metropark, and August 12 at Sylvania Playland. Playgroups are ideal for those up to 6 years old, but ALL ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Those who pre-register and check-in with staff upon arrival will be entered to win fun prizes. Spectrum Sailing Registration is Open Join Spectrum Sailing for a FREE 3-day sailing camp, June 11-13! 20 autistic children (ages 10-17 years old) will have the opportunity to attend and learn how to sail. These camps provide opportunities for skill development, social interaction, and confidence building. Sailors will learn knots, parts of the boat, why the boat sails, and most importantly, how to sail! Space is limited and registration is required. 10th Annual CommUNITY Film Fest Accepting Entries The deadline to submit your film to be featured in the CommUNITY Film Fest is fast approaching! Entry deadline is May 31. Movies can be up to 5 minutes long and most individuals shoot films on their phone or tablet. The 10th annual CommUNITY Film Fest is scheduled for Aug. 18 at the Maumee Indoor Theater! SALUTE Seeks Artists for Disability Pride Event in July In conjunction with the SALUTE Storytellers event, SALUTE is looking for artists with disabilities who would like to display their art and tell stories about their art. This event will be on Saturday, July 13. Artists will not be selling their items but can provide their contact information if people are interested in purchasing. Please reach out to Lori Balogh at 419-381-5213 or lbalogh@lucasdd.org if you would like to participate. Board Closed for Memorial Day May 27 The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial 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. Finnegan Autism Center Open Play June 9 Registration is open for a free, 2-hour open play session on June 9 (10 a.m. to noon). Session is geared toward children with sensory needs. Only 10 spots available! Siblings are also welcome to attend. Parents must be present. Occupational Therapy students from UT will be volunteering for the event. | 
