Unusual Incident Investigation Training Do you know how to conduct a thorough UI investigation? Is there a difference between causes and contributing factors (CCFs)? And just what is a Root Cause? This two-hour training at the Board on Oct. 23 is intended for provider administrators, managers, and those responsible for MUI/UI oversight. Participants will learn the ins and outs of conducting an effective UI investigation, including how to identify and address causes and contributing factors and creating an effective prevention plan to avoid reoccurrence. The MUI Rule (ORC 5123.17.02) provides the guidelines for unusual incident reporting and program implementation incidents. 2 hours of CEUs are available for IA, EI, SSA and for Providers under Health and Safety. To register please email Danielle Russell; drussell@lucasdd.org. Special Holiday Wants Special Wants Inc. is a 501c3 organization with a mission to deliver sensory items, gifts and a sense of community to families in the U.S.A. who are caring for loved ones with special needs during the holiday season and throughout the year. This wish list event is open to families who would not be able to provide holiday gifts to their loved ones who have financial constraints, lack family connections and want to exchange gifts with others in this special community, live in the USA, has Special Needs (no age limit for the individual), and/or is a Sibling to Special Needs loved one (17 years or younger only). Wishing closes on Sunday. Jiselle Lauren Foundation The Jiselle Lauren Foundation exists to provide financial support and a sense of community to as many children and their families as possible, regardless of disability or diagnosis. Through generous donations and giving efforts, they are able to provide financial support to children and their families that allows them access to therapies, medical care, devices, equipment, transportation, and many other resources. They are accepting applications for grants now through October 31. Halloween Communication Board Download and use a communication board during trick-or-treating events or at fall parties! Additional helpful DODD communication boards here. Fall 2024 Grants List Looking for grants to help out with some costs? Click on the headline to find an extensive list of various opportunities to apply for grants. Reach out to Lucas DD's Tammy Eisenreich if you would like assistance with applications. Grants Available for Lucas County Businesses! Lucas DD is offering grants of up to $20,000 to help local businesses create more inclusive restrooms! Adult Changing Table Grants were established to award Lucas County businesses/agencies the opportunity to develop inclusive spaces with the ability to install or modify changing tables in restrooms for all individuals. Application deadline is Oct. 31. Click the link above to learn more and apply! Adult Day Grants Application Deadline is Oct. 31 The third and final cycle of the 2024 Lucas DD Adult Day Grant application is underway! The goal of the grants, of up to $10,000, is to help fund technologies or programs that expand or enhance Adult Day or Employment services, promote community integration and community employment, and/or helps people achieve their goals related to Adult Day/Employment services & supports. Polling Place Accessibility Audit Toolkits Available Despite federal laws that require polling places to be accessible; voters with disabilities continue to experience barriers on election day. In 2016, the Government Accountability Office found that 60 percent of polling places had at least one problem that made them inaccessible. One way to improve election accessibility is to conduct accessibility audits of polling places in your community on election day. Accessibility audits can be a huge undertaking, which is why the National Polling Access Audit Coalition has created a toolkit to support your work. | 
