Virtual Leadership Academy Starts Monday Ohio Department of DD and We Thrive Together has joined together to offer a Leadership Academy that is designed to teach you what it means to be a leader, motivate you to take a seat at the decision-making table, and encourage you to speak up and ensure your voice is heard. The training is for individuals with I/DD, family members, as well as support professionals. The free virtual academy is on Monday evenings from June 3 - 24, must register. Park & Play with DSAGT Join the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo (DSAGT) for Park & Play from 9 - 11 a.m. on Tuesdays during the summer! Locations vary. All ages and abilities are welcome! Please contact Lauren Stout at lauren@dsagt.org if you have questions. Better Toledo: OOD on June 6 Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) will facilitate an interactive workshop from 3 - 5 p.m. on June 6 to raise awareness of disability etiquette, proper language usage, and respectful interactions with people with disabilities; best practices for fostering a disability inclusive workplace culture; and tips for recruiting, hiring, and supporting employees with disabilities. This event is in partnership with The City of Toledo Human Relations Commission and is part of Better Toledo, a personal and professional development series to ensure “you will do better in Toledo.” Registration required. Celebrating Possibilities on June 6 Join Bittersweet for their 10th annual signature event, Celebrating Possibilities, which will happen on their campus from 6 - 9 p.m. on June 6. There will be food trucks, live music, a silent auction, and more! Wood County Board of DD Community Festival Don't miss out on an evening of pure FUN! Join Wood County Board of DD from 5 - 8 p.m. on June 7 for an evening packed with family fun on their campus! Enjoy an array of kid-friendly, inclusive activities, LIVE music, artisan vendors, and food trucks! This event is FREE and open to the public. Storybook Festival on June 8 The East Toledo Family Center is hosting its annual Storybook Festival at Waite High School from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on June 8. Characters from Super Why, Princess Presto, Alpha Pig will be there! There will also be Bounce Houses, Agency Resources, Face Painting, and literacy activities! This is a free event for all families. To learn more, check out www.etfc.org or call 419-691-1429. Wood County Board of DD Football Clinic with BGSU All individuals ages 8 and up served by ANY Ohio Board of DD are invited to join current BGSU football players, coaches, and support staff for a fun afternoon learning all about football! Registration by June 9 required (event is June 18 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.). Click here to register. Sensory-Friendly Virtual Dinosaurs-Themed Program on June 11 Join The Henry Ford Museum virtually from 6 - 7:15 p.m. on June 11 as they present a free program designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or sensory processing disorder and their family members or caregivers. June's program is themed around dinosaurs. They will have a dinosaur-themed movement activity, story, and craft, as well as a presentation on "5 Dinosaur Families" by Ashley Hall, Outreach Program Manager at the Museum of the Rockies in Montana. Registration required. The program will be held virtually via Zoom and instructions to join as well as a visual schedule will be sent out to all registered participants before the program. Sunshine Communities 75th Birthday Celebration Join Sunshine Communities from 6 - 8 p.m. on June 14 for a free, public concert at the celebration of their 75th birthday. The Skittle Bots will take us through the decades with music, fun, and dancing. There will be food trucks and, of course, birthday cake. Come out for the party! | 
