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. Disability EmpowHER Network Applications Open until Wednesday Participants in EmpowHer Expressions learn about and practice important skills including perfecting elevator speeches, presenting to various stakeholders, interviewing, and negotiating while also covering disability specific topics. EmpowHer Expressions is an 8-week virtual program with regular assignments, 1-on-1 mentor meetings, and 90-minute class periods every Monday starting in October. Applicants should be ambitious, have an interest in improving their public speaking skills, and have at least one public speaking goal that they want to achieve! Click here to apply. 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. OCALI's Free Lending Library OCALI's Lending Library and the Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness are excited to share that FM/DM devices are available to borrow for FREE! With more than 30 available to try, you can check out different models or try before you buy. These devices can provide greater access and support to your learners who are deaf/hard of hearing. Parents and guardians can talk to their child’s teacher or audiologist for access. 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. | 
