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. | 
