Jupmode's May Community Shirt Benefits Miracle League During May, an inclusive, baseball-themed t-shirt is the Community Shirt Club shirt of the month. Click here to see the t-shirt; for each shirt purchased, the local Miracle League receives $5! Join Lucas DD's Litter League Do you enjoy being part of a team? Do you enjoy having a clean city? Then consider joining Lucas DD's Litter League team! There are a few spots left! The Toledo Litter League is a competitive, baseball-themed litter abatement program aimed to strike out litter in Lucas County. The inclusive Lucas DD team meets periodically to pick up trash. A waiver must be signed. All supplies provided! Team members receive a free t-shirt and can attend a celebratory Mud Hens game at the conclusion of Litter League. Questions? Email Selina Jones. Volunteers Needed at Together We Move Event The Ability Center is looking for people of all abilities to assist with the Together We Move event on June 1. Whether assisting with activities, guiding participants, or offering encouragement, your support makes a difference. Sign up to be part of a community that moves together! Group Employment Support Program Seeks Businesses as Partners Bittersweet Farms is looking for partner businesses to support their new group employment program launching this summer. Whatever service your business might be seeking such as cleaning, mowing, landscaping, gardening, or other service needs, Bittersweet is excited to meet your business needs. Email mdockery@bittersweetfarms.org for more information. Special Olympics State Summer Games Needs Volunteers Special Olympics Ohio will be hosting the 2025 Summer Games June 13-15 in Columbus. There are many volunteer opportunities available! Volunteers must be 14+ years old (unless otherwise noted). Everyone will be given a volunteer t-shirt and anyone who signs up for a full day will have lunch provided. More details will be provided as the date approaches. Community Build Volunteers Needed Are you interested in volunteering with the building of a community inclusive & accessible playground? Construction will occur next month and the Stranahan Elementary School PTA is seeking volunteers of various skill levels to help with the build in Sylvania. Lucas DD Human Rights Committee Seeks Members Individuals, family members, and guardians are sought to join the Lucas DD Human Rights Committee (HRC). The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Members are only required to attend one HRC meeting per month, either in person at Lucas DD or online via Zoom. Members are emailed information to review the week prior regarding cases being presented at HRC. Committee members review the provided information (OISP and Behavior Assessment) prior to HRC meeting. Decisions made by HRC help ensure that: - Individuals with developmental disabilities are supported in a caring and responsive manner that promotes dignity, respect, and trust; that they are equal citizens with the same rights and personal freedoms granted to Ohioans without developmental disabilities.
- Individuals' services and supports are based on an understanding of the individual and the reasons for their actions
- Effort is directed at creating opportunities for individuals to exercise choice in matters affecting their everyday lives and supporting individuals to make choices that yield positive outcomes; and
- Restrictive measures are used only when necessary to keep people safe and always in conjunction with positive measures.
Individuals that receive, or are eligible to receive, services are paid $50 per session! If you know of anyone that would be interested, please contact Lucas DD SSA Assistant Director Sarah Dodson at sdodson@lucasdd.org or 419-380-5400. | 
