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Lucas Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities News You Can Use

 

 

Public Auction Tomorrow at Lucas DD

Public auction 10 a.m. Saturday at our South Toledo headquarters! Cars, vans, office furniture, snow blowers, commercial washer and dryer, something for everyone. Check the full listing and photos at https://shorturl.at/mpaov! To be bid on items, be at the Board's South Toledo headquarters at 10 a.m. 1154 Larc Lane, Toledo, OH.

 

Board Closed on July 4

Lucas DD will be closed on Thursday in observance of Independence Day. Though our offices are closed, we are 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 County Special Olympics Summer Football Camp Registration

LCSO is partnering with Ottawa Hills High School football team for two camps offered in July! The two dates are July 9 and July 11, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Ottawa Hills High School. You will be assigned to a day once registration has been filled. Click the headline to register. Registration is required, only a few spots left!

 

Three Early Intervention Summer Playgroups Left!

Lucas DD's Early Intervention team welcomes everyone to the remaining inclusive Summer Playgroups. Playgroups are ideal for those up to 6 years old, but ALL ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Parents are encouraged to connect as well. Register and check-in with staff upon arrival for a chance to win fun prizes! Remaining dates, from 10 a.m. to noon are:

 

SALUTE Storytellers Are Live July 13

SALUTE Storytellers return to the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion for an afternoon of storytelling and art, followed by a reception with ligh refreshments. SALUTE Storytellers is a collaboration between the Toledo Museum of Art, Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and the University of Toledo Disability Studies Program. It celebrates July as Disability Pride Month through live stories and art displays from self-advocates with disabilities.

 

Register for the 5th Annual LCSO Golf Scramble!

Grab your team and your golf clubs and get ready for some fun that directly benefits Lucas County Special Olympics! The 5th annual golf scramble is on July 27. Business sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click the headline for more details!

 

 

Project STIR is coming to Toledo!

Project STIR is a training program for self-advocates designed to provide people with disabilities with the tools to advocate for themselves, work with others in advocacy and gain leadership experiences. This is a FREE training that takes place August 7 - 9 in Toledo. Registrants must attend all 3 days. Supervision is not included; it is recommended that individuals attend with an ally. Registration required; space is limited. Once registration has closed, all details will be forwarded to the participants.

 

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 and tell stories about their art. This event will be on Saturday, July 13. Artists cannot sell their items on site but can provide their contact information if people are interested in purchasing later. Questions? Contact Lori Balogh at 419-381-5213 or lbalogh@lucasdd.org

 

 

Park & Play with DSAGT

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo 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.

 

 

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You'll find even MORE events on our online calendar, as well as further details on these highlighted events.

 

Click here to view our calendar of ALL upcoming events!

 

 

 

Lucas DD Adult Day Program Grants

The next cycle of the 2024 Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Adult Day Grant application process ends on July 31

Funding is capped at $50,000 for each grant cycle, not to exceed $10,000 per award. Awarded funds will be distributed directly from the Lucas County DD ADA Grant Fund.

The goal of the grants is to help fund technologies and/or programs that expand and/or enhance Adult Day and/or Employment services, promote community integration and community employment, and/or helps people achieve their goals related to Adult Day/Employment services & supports. 

 

U.S. Department of Education Releases New Resources

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released 3 new resources informing students with disabilities, and their families and schools, about relevant legal rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities by institutions that accept federal financial assistance, which includes almost all public schools and public and private institutions of higher education.

 

TOO HOT? NEED ASSISTANCE?

Pathway of Toledo offers a “Summer Crisis Program” for those who qualify, through Sept. 30. This is a home energy assistance program that will offer a one-time benefit for cooling assistance during the summer months. The focus of the program is to provide assistance with electric bills (up to $500), central air-conditioner repairs, or purchase of a window air-conditioning unit and/or a fan or a combination of each. Applicants must be residents of Lucas County and fall within income eligibility requirements. To see if you or an individual you serve qualifies, learn more about the program, or apply for assistance, please visit Pathway Toledo. https://pathwaytoledo.org/summer-crisis-program  

 

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Ohio Department of Aging partners with Area Agencies on Aging to offer the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Participants receive benefits to be redeemed for Ohio- grown fresh vegetables, fruits, cut herbs, and honey. You are eligible for the Ohio Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program if:

  • You are age 60 or older, and
  • You live in Ohio, and
  • You have a household income that falls within certain guidelines.

Even if you participated in the program last year, you have to complete a new application this year.

 

Best Wheelchair Accessible Trails in Ohio

Find the top-rated wheelchair accessible trails in Ohio, whether you're looking for an easy short wheelchair accessible trail or a long wheelchair accessible trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click here to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. 

 

Roll Mobility App

Check out Roll Mobility, an app designed for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. The team behind Roll Mobility is made of both disabled individuals and abled-bodied allies who share the vision of creating a more accessible world for people of all abilities. The app shares information about the accessibility of restaurants, public spaces, businesses, trails, and parking areas. Check out new, fun places with this app!

 

Lucas DD Parent Support

To learn about additional grants and funding resources such as the ones above, please reach out to Tammy Eisenreich at teisenreich@lucasdd.org or 419-356-3824.

 

 

Board Vacancy at Preferred Properties

Preferred Properties, Inc. has a current vacancy on its 9-member Board of Directors. The not-for-profit focuses on creating housing opportunities through a variety of housing programs for persons with developmental disabilities. Its goal is to develop housing in such a way that persons living with disabilities are effectively integrated into communities and neighborhoods. 

Learn more at p2housing.org, and if you are interested in being a part of the Board, please email cwilson@preferred-properties.org.

 

Support OOD's Business Enterprise Program

Did you know that if you stop at any Ohio Department of Transportation rest areas and purchase an item from the vending machines, you are supporting small business owners participating in our Business Enterprise Program? The program provides Ohioans who are legally blind entrepreneurial career opportunities in food service management. Click here to learn more.

 

Support Toledo on Track

Interested in supporting the FRA's select proposed passenger rail corridor from Detroit, MI to New Orleans, LA, and help improve the personal mobility and independence of Americans with disabilities? Then consider signing the petition to show your support for the development of the FRA's Selected Proposed Preferred Long Distance passenger rail corridor!

 

 

 

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