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Teaching Personal Hygiene: A Step-by-Step Lesson Plan for Educators Teaching Personal Hygiene: A Step-by-Step Lesson Plan for Educators Introduction: Teaching personal hygiene is an essential aspect of education that often gets overlooked. While academic subjects like math and science are important, personal hygiene is equally crucial for a child’s overall well-being. Incorporating personal hygiene lessons […]

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Drinking Water Activities for Students and Teachers | US EPA

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Find printable handouts and fact sheets that can be used for health fairs, classes, and other food or nutrition-related events.

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Empowering Your Voice - Advocating for Yourself at Doctor Visits – Indie Lee

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Health Education Skills 101: Self-Advocacy

Health Care Self-Advocate, How to navigate the world of health care. - YouTube

The Importance of Patients Advocating for their Healthcare: Ask Dr. Carrie Dougherty

Self Advocacy - Finding Your Voice (How To Advocate For Yourself At The Doctor)

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People with IDD have the right to body autonomy, allowing them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives within their chosen communities.

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Leadership Academy – We Thrive Together

Advocacy 101 Workshop – We Thrive Together

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Personal Advocacy
How to prepare for the conversation, how to approach the conversation, and what tools or resources could be used when advocating for needed support.

Collective Advocacy
How to get involved in local/state/national advocacy efforts; and how to support others in helping them get the services and support they need.

Technology for Advocacy
How to use technology to do more in less time, with less effort, while generating greater results.

Building Your Advocacy Army
How to get more people involved and actively participating in your advocacy group.

In-person Advocacy 101 Workshops

September 9 | 10:30-12:30 - Summit County: Main Library, 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326

September 16 | 10:30-12:30 - Cuyahoga County: Big Creek Center, 6149 West 130th Street, Parma OH 44130

September 17 | 9:00-1:00 - Success In Transition Summit: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223

October 1 | 9:00-1:00 - Success In Transition Summit: Tri-C Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44122

October 15 | 6:00-8:00 - Warren County: Warren C Young Center, 801 Drake Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036

October 21 | 10:30-12:30 - Muskingum County: Zanesville Legion 27 South 3rd St. in Zanesville 43701

October 24 | 9:00-1:00 - Success In Transition Summit: Lorain County Community College, 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035

October 29 | 9:00-1:00 - Success In Transition Summit: Sinclair Music, Theatre & Dance, 401 W 4th St Building 2, Dayton, OH 45402

December 17 | 10:30-12:30 - Trumbull County: 45 North Rd, Niles, OH 44446

January 17 | 10:00-12:00 - Scioto Co.: Holiday Inn Portsmouth Downtown, 711 2nd St, Portsmouth, OH 45662

January 18 | 10:00-12:00 - Delaware Co.: Nationwide Event Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035

January 23 | 5:30-7:30 - Columbiana Co.: Wingate Steubenville, 820 University Blvd, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 (canceled)

January 27 | 10:00-12:00 - Media Co.: Holiday Inn Express, 5185 Gateway Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256

Virtual Advocacy 101 Workshops:

August 2: Friday, 2-4 PM via ZOOM

August 20: Tuesday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM

September 13: Friday 2-4 PM via ZOOM

September 23 and 9/30: Mondays, 1-2 PM via ZOOM

October 7: Monday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM

October 11 and 18: Fridays, 2-3 PM via ZOOM

November 14: Thursday, 2-4 PM via ZOOM

November 18: Monday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM

December 5: Thursday, 6-8 PM via ZOOM

December 18: Wednesday, 10 AM-12 PM via ZOOM

January 10: Friday, 2-4 PM via ZOOM

January 21: Tuesday, 11 AM-1 PM via ZOOM

30 Minutes - Topic 1: Personal Advocacy
30 Minutes - Topic 2: Group Advocacy
30 Minutes - Topic 3: Technology for Advocacy
30 Minutes - Topic 4: Building Your Advocacy Army

30 Minutes - Topic 1: Personal Advocacy
30 Minutes - Topic 2: Group Advocacy
30 Minutes - Topic 3: Technology for Advocacy
30 Minutes - Topic 4: Building Your Advocacy Army

How long is the training? 2 hours

Can you participate virtually? Yes, training is available in-person or virtual using ZOOM

Who is the training for? Individuals with I/DD, family members, and support professionals

Where is the in-person training held? At a local hotel

Do you have to stay at the hotel overnight to participate? No, participants don't have to stay at the hotel to attend the training.

How much does the training cost? The training is free, thanks to the grant funding received from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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Personal Advocacy How to prepare for the conversation, how to approach the conversation, and what tools or resources could be used when advocating for needed support. Collective Advocacy How to get involved in local/state/national advocacy efforts; and how to support others in helping them get the services and support they need.

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Training Materials – Ohio Self Determination Association

"Shifting the Power is a training and technical assistance project. It is designed to empower people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, and professional associates. It provides the practical, “how to” tools necessary for anyone who is interested in being a self-advocate and leader in making choices and decisions about how they live their lives. The model supports the development and strengthening of local self-advocacy groups through leadership training. "

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Just about anyone can serve as a volunteer-even kids. There are many ways to offer help at your school and within your community. Some examples include: Helping clean up the lunch room, raising money to start a school garden, or working at a local non-profit organization like an animal shelter or food bank. Or it could be a fundraising campaign for a group that helps people worldwide, like the American Red Cross. This Volunteering for Kids unit will help students understand the benefits of volunteering. It will also help them learn about some important volunteers in history, and inspire them to think about ways to volunteer in their own community.

Did you know that nearly half of American adults volunteer their time to help others each week? While it originally referred to signing up for military service, today volunteering typically means giving your time and effort to help others without expecting payment or anything else in return. Benjamin Franklin was an early advocate of volunteerism, and he started the first volunteer fire department, a library, and a public hospital. Harriet Tubman is another famous volunteer; a former slave, she risked her own freedom to help more than 300 slaves escape to the northern U.S. before the Civil War. Finally, Clara Barton helped soldiers with basic needs during the Civil War, and later went on to found the American Red Cross, which helps people in crisis around the world.

Why Should Kids Volunteer?

In the current political climate, funding for many nonprofit organizations that support the arts, healthcare, the elderly, the environment, and the poor may be cut back. Local nonprofits are in need of more help than ever, because less funding means they can't hire as many employees or purchase necessary resources to do their community work. For many organizations, raising money (fundraising, or asking for donations) is a big source of their income, and volunteers can help encourage people to donate.

Volunteering also helps people in ways that extend far beyond money or praise for a job well done. First, it helps build empathy (understanding the feelings of others) and compassion (caring about others and wanting to help them) for others. These are important because they allow you to understand the different life experiences of people in your school, community, country, and even worldwide. Having empathy and compassion for others helps people feel generosity toward them, which is a desire to give help without expecting anything in return. These things are important to a thriving community of any size. When we can understand the needs of others, that leads to wanting to help them, too. Volunteering is also a great way to develop communication, leadership, and cooperative skills by working with others toward a common goal or for a greater good.

How to Be an Awesome Volunteer

Keep it simple - It's okay to start small by asking how you can help out at school or in your neighborhood.

Make it a family affair - Get your parents, siblings, and other family members involved in volunteering for a local nonprofit - There are tons of events in every community, such as cleaning up local waterways, or donating and distributing food to a food bank. This is a great way for families to hang out together, invest in helping others, and have some fun.

Know that even seemingly boring tasks like stuffing envelopes is important work for a greater cause.

Tag team classmates, teachers, and your principal to pitch in for others.

Volunteering for Kids Vocabulary Words

Volunteer - Giving time and effort to help others without expecting anything in return
Nonprofit Organization - An organization that works to help others by providing services and does not earn a profit like a business does
Empathy - Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person
Compassion - Caring about other people and wanting to help them when they are in need
Generosity - Willingness to give or share unselfishly (without expecting anything in return)
Community - People living in a certain place, like a town or city
Cooperation - Working with others for a common purpose
Fundraising - Raising money for a cause or purpose
Citizenship - The quality of a person's contributions to their community
Benjamin Franklin - Founder of several American volunteer groups, including the first volunteer fire department, a lending library, and a public hospital.
Clara Barton - Founder of the American Red Cross who worked as a volunteer helping soldiers during the American Civil War
Harriet Tubman - Founder of the Underground Railroad, a network of people who helped more than 300 slaves escape to freedom in the northern United States.

Volunteering Vocabulary Word Worksheets

Volunteering Worksheets for Kids

Language Arts Activity: Create a Nonprofit Organization

This assignment requires using your imagination to solve a problem or address a need in your school, community, or anywhere in the world. Perhaps you love animals and want to start a shelter, or you want to plant trees in your neighborhood. Or maybe you'd like to raise money for kids who are in the hospital with serious illnesses. There's no issue too small to tackle, or too big to help out with. Work with your teacher to research nonprofit organizations to get ideas for starting your own.

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Answer the following questions:

What benefit does your organization offer? (What problem does it seek to solve, or what benefit does it offer to people, animals, or a place like a favorite park?)

Can you come up with a cool name to give your nonprofit?

How do you need help from volunteers? (Making phone calls, delivering goods to people, collecting donations)

How will your nonprofit raise money? (A 5K, car wash, or other fun event, a rummage sale)

Describe how you feel about the work that you do on behalf of others

Social Studies Activity: Class Volunteerism Project

For this assignment, you'll learn how to cooperate with your fellow students to come up with an idea to help others in your school or community. You might decide to raise money to buy new supplies for your school, or to help out with cleaning up the school grounds, or to start a school garden.
With your teacher's help, have a class discussion to decide on these topics:

What will your volunteer project be (who or what will it benefit)?

When would you like to complete the project?

Decide whether you're going to raise money, donate time, or both.

Determine if you will have to get permission from other teachers, your principal, or other staff before getting started.

Divide the class into groups who will focus on specific tasks, such as fundraising, a schedule, and other duties.

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Sesame Street: Usher - Volunteer

Why be a Volunteer?

Why is Volunteering Important?

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Here are the mental health benefits of volunteering

The Impact of Volunteering on Mental Health: A Closer Look

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Volunteering - the beneficial side effects | Eric Cooper | TEDxSanAntonio

Volunteering Can Transform Your Life's Journey | Barrie Street | TEDxSurreySalon

Find Meaning and Happiness through Volunteering | George Tavola | TEDxAlLuqtaED - YouTube

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Discuss volunteering, options, meaning, and finding personal interest to help with.

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10 Ways To Get Into Volunteering - The Teaching Couple

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Social activities to learn community and social skills include¹ ²:

1. Simon Says: A game that teaches turn-taking and following instructions.

2. Conversation Jenga: Take turns removing Jenga blocks while discussing a topic.

3. Story Chains: Create a story together by taking turns.

4. Community Gardening: Planting trees or flowers together.

5. Roleplaying: Acting out different social scenarios.

6. Turn-Taking: Practicing sharing and taking turns.

7. Spending Time with Varied Age Groups: Interacting with older or younger persons.

8. Board Games: Playing cooperative games that encourage communication.

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The Philosophy, Practice, and Community Of Inclusion - Kids Included Together

What Is Community Inclusion & Why Is It a Win-Win Scenario?

What We Mean When We Talk About Inclusion | Institute for Community Inclusion

The Importance of Community Inclusion for Adults with Disabilities

Community Integration: It's About Everyone!

DODD #FamilyTalk - Building Social Networks

Social Inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Inclusion of People with Developmental Disability

Bing Videos- Types of Communities

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Lessons for staff to use:

10 Tips to Teach Manners in Your Classroom - Manners To Go™

7 ways to teach good manners and right conduct

Social Skills to Manage Wait Time

Social Skills for Manners at Mealtimes - Watson Institute

Social Skills to Teach Manners

Social Skills to Initiate Conversation

Social Skills for Asking for Help - Watson Institute

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How to behave yourself in the crowded public places

20 Bad Social Etiquette/Manners You Should Quit Now | Self Improvement Training By Skillopedia

Good Manners in Public

10 Workplace Etiquettes You Must Follow To Succeed | Mehar Sindhu Batra

Dining Etiquette & Table Manners | AoM Instructional

Good Manners in Public Read Aloud

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Being A Leader | Good Manners - Tab Time

Public Behaviour - Social Story

How to behave yourself in the crowded public places

20 Bad Social Etiquette/Manners You Should Quit Now | Self Improvement Training By Skillopedia

12 Most Important Manners or Etiquettes to practice in daily life

Dining Etiquette & Table Manners | AoM Instructional

Ladylike Charm: Pleasant in Public - Simple Tips For Being Respectful & Considerate to Others

Good Manners in Public Read Aloud

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Manners Time - A fun story about good manners!

Public Behaviour - Social Story

12 Most Important Manners or Etiquettes to practice in daily life

KIDS DINING ETIQUETTE 101 (with an Expert Coach!)

Ladylike Charm: Pleasant in Public - Simple Tips For Being Respectful & Considerate to Others

Respect (1 of 3) | Social Emotional Learning for kids

The Making GOOD CHOICES Game!!! for Social and Emotional Learning Grades K-5

Good Manners in Public Read Aloud

No hitting Social Story

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Stop Spreading Germs Printable

Advanced Bacteria & Viruses Lesson Materials

Infection Prevention and Control - HEIW

How do germs spread (and why do they make us sick)? - Yannay Khaikin and Nicole Mideo

Germ Smart: Wash Wash Your Hands

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Hand Washing Printable

Be A Germ Buster Printable

Winter germs

How Does Your Immune System Works?| What Is Immune System? | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

Germ Smart Kids: How-To Handwashing

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Hand Washing Printable

#KidZone - The Cold Battle - YouTube

How Do People Catch a Cold? 🤒 Ask the StoryBots FULL EPISODE | Netflix Jr - YouTube

The Immune System Video | How to boost your Immunity | What is immune system and its function?

What Are Germs - How to Explain Germs and Bacteria to Kids - Wellness 101 Junior

Keep Bad Germs Away | Health and Wellness Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann

Wash Your Hands Song | Healthy Habits with Gracie’s Corner | Nursery Rhymes + Kids Songs

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Winter clothing - Vocabulary in English for kids

Winter clothes | Vocabulary | Video Flashcards | Learn English For Kids

Winter Clothes In English | Vocabulary And Guessing Game

Winter Clothes | Learn About Winter Clothes Winter Clothes | Learn About Winter Clothes | Vocabulary for Kids (Educational Video for Kids)

Tips for keeping warm in cold weather | KVUE

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Winter walkway safety tips - YouTube

Cold Weather Slips and Falls - 9 Defenses - Safety Training Video - Fall Prevention

WINTER SAFETY SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS

COLD WEATHER SAFETY VIDEO | 10 tips for home and work.

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Improve your life by speaking up

Self-Advocacy: Improve Your Life by Speaking Up (betterup.com)

Jump to section

What is self-advocacy?

What are the critical elements of self-advocacy?

How to communicate your needs

7 benefits of self-advocacy

Resources to learn self-advocacy

Believe in yourself

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Self-advocacy is knowing your strengths and weaknesses, strategizing to overcome them, and finally communicating your wants and necessities.

Implementation Videos- How to Advocate for yourself to get your Good Life

What is Self-Advocacy? (youtube.com)

Self Advocacy Skills - Self Advocacy Strategies - YouTube

Self-Advocacy: How to Speak Up and Get What You Want - YouTube

Self Advocacy (youtube.com)

Self-Advocates Speak Up for Themselves (youtube.com)

SMART Goals - Setting Goals - Learning How to Set Goals (youtube.com)

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Problem Solving Videos

The 10-Step Problem-Solving Process to Solve Any Problem | Brian Tracy (youtube.com)

Enjoy the Journey: Discover Joy & Fulfillment in Life's Simple Pleasures - Inspiration & Motivation (youtube.com)

Oprah & Arthur Brooks: Build the Life You Want - Episode 1 | Oprah's Super Soul | OWN Podcasts (youtube.com)

Oprah & Arthur Brooks: Build the Life You Want - Episode 2 | Oprah's Super Soul | OWN Podcasts (youtube.com)

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Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities-Health and Welfare Alerts/Self Determination/Staying Healthy in Winter

Learn About Community Employment: https://jobguide.ohioemploymentfirst.org/learn.php

Foundations Workbooks 2012: Career Exploration

-LIFE

Learning Experience through Functional Experiences By: Karen Leugers & Kathy Staugler

I CAN WORK! A work Skills Curriculum for Special Needs Programs By Angela Mahoney M. Ed.

Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs (second edition) Darlene Mannix Published By Jossey-Bass A Wiley Imprint

Setting Boundaries-therapistaid.com

-Going Out and About

A Community Based Educational Program

By: Kari Daniels M.A., CCC-SLP & Connie Schaper

Developed by the Charting the LifeCourse Nexus - LifeCourseTools.com

© 2020 Curators of the University of Missouri | UMKC IHD • March2020

Stranger Danger- Free-for-kids.com

SEEC Virtual Curriculum Links

Online reading & math for K-5 www.k5learning.com

Math-Drills.com

Crazy About SPED

Person Centered Services-Oral Hygiene & Programming

Look Your Best-and Bathroom Basics-exercise-Safety at Home-Seeing Your Doctor-Healthy Eating-Mouth Care-In Case of Emergency-Safety in the Community-Tornado Safety-Abuse and Neglect-Winter Safety-Hamilton Co Board of DD

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities-Participating in your Individual Service Planning

Lesson Plans for Teaching Self Determination: UAA Center for Human Development-University of Alaska Anchorage

2015 MyAbilityKit

PlayWorkSheet: Play & Learn

Going Out To Eat&Shop Til you drop-Mini Steps

Mock Application: FatBurgers

Fire Safety-Kids Health in the Classroom-The Nemours Foundation/Kids Health. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.

Voting-Your voice matters: Cuyahoga Co Board of Elections.

Learn About Financial and Digital Literacy -Community Life Guide https://jobguide.ohioemploymentfirst.org/finance.php

LifeSkills Homework by Adulting Made Easy

CORE LIFE SKILLS AIF Team: Hanumant Rawat, Aamir Aijaz, Jagdeep Singh & Rowena Kay Mascarenhas

Youtube.com

Bingimages.com

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Be My Eyes: Connecting visually impaired travelers

Let Me Do It: Manage tasks, set goals, share & achieve independence

How We Feel: Well-being journal

Dragon Dictation: Communication for the hearing-impaired

Assistive Touch: Operating a smartphone with physical disabilities

JABtalk: Communication for nonverbal adults and kids

Perfect Keyboard: Assisting with limited dexterity or vision

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Cuyahoga DD - YouTube

DODD 101 (youtube.com)

LifeCourse – Family Resource Network of Ohio (frnohio.org)

25 Life&#x2d;Changing Apps for People With Disabilities (themighty.com)

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This section provides information and links to resources about transportation and the rights of people with disabilities. See also the Topic Guides on ADA Transportation, a series of guides for transit agencies, riders and advocates on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and transportation. The topic guides are funded by the Federal Transit Administration.

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Accessible Vehicles

Purchasing and modifying a car or van is an involved process. Since vehicle modifications can be expensive, it is well worth your time to be prepared and to research all options. The following are some suggestions.

Evaluate your needs: Have your needs evaluated by a professional, such as your doctor, physical therapist, or occupational therapist. They can recommend types of adaptations would best suit your needs.

Conduct research: Conduct research on the general safety and recommendations of accessible vehicles. A good place to start is at the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's website in their Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities section, which provides information about current regulations and standards, as well as access to reports and other consumer information.

Find funding resources: There are various funding resources that you can check into, such as grants from non-profit organizations, car manufacturer rebate programs, private insurance or Medicaid (for adaptive equipment), and Family Support Services funding through your county board of Developmental Disabilities (DD). Also check with your bank or credit union to see what special loan options are available.

Choose a vehicle: One of the best resources is other families. Ask them about their experiences. They will be able to provide you with valuable tips and ideas. Check with companies that do vehicle accommodations to see what they recommend.

Choose a dealer to modify the vehicle: Once you have chosen the type of vehicle that you would like to purchase, find a dealer that has experience in adapting vehicles or that has a relationship with companies that do modifications.

Disability Parking Permits

There are two types of disability parking permits available: placards and license plates. Both permit the vehicle to park in parking spaces marked with the international symbol of access for people with disabilities.

Disability parking placards: Placards are plastic cards that hang from the car mirror. Applications for placards are available at your local Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). The application must be completed by the person with the disability (or their guardian) and the person's physician. The application must be accompanied with a prescription from the physician.

Disability parking license plates: Permanent license plates are often requested when a vehicle has been altered for a person with a disability. The fee for the disabled parking license plates is the same as for other types of license plates. To find out more about how to obtain disability parking license plates, contact your local BMV office.

Public Transportation

The following are links to organizations that provide information about different types of public transportation for people with disabilities.

School Transportation

As with any other school-age child, a child with a disability is entitled to regular transportation if the child meets the state criteria for transportation. Generally, for children in grades kindergarten to eight, whether they attend public or private school, the school district is required to provide transportation if the child lives more than two miles from the school. For this age group, the only exception to this rule is if the state board of education agrees with the local school board that the transportation is unnecessary or unreasonable. Regular transportation for students in grades nine to twelve may be provided but is not required.

Even if your child does not qualify for regular transportation, he or she may be eligible for "special transportation" as a "related service." "Special transportation" means vehicle transportation service directly related to the child's disability and required by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) or any applicable state or federal law. If you believe your child needs special transportation, you should discuss this concern at an IEP meeting and have it written on the IEP.

Under Ohio law, there are no specific time limits for how long a child's ride to school can take. Instead, each school district must set its own reasonable travel time. Travel time is defined as beginning at the initial pickup of the child and ending with the final arrival at the school destination. The school district must develop its travel time standard, approved by the individual board of education, and must consider the following factors:

age of child,

condition of disability,

geographic size of school district,

location of special education class,

traffic patterns, and

roadway conditions.

Travel time for children with disabilities should be kept to a minimum consistent with the requirements of the IEP and, generally, should not be longer than comparable in-district transportation time for children without disabilities. Transportation travel time out-of-district should also be minimized consistent with the requirements of the child's IEP. Different rules may apply if your child attends a community school.

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This section provides information and links to resources about transportation and the rights of people with disabilities. See also the Topic Guides on ADA Transportation, a series of guides for transit agencies, riders and advocates on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and transportation. The topic guides are funded by the Federal Transit Administration.

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Ohio DD Talks - Transportation and why it's important for people with disabilities (youtube.com)

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TECHNOLOGY

Online Safety

Technology in Our Everyday Life

Joshua's Story: Creating Ability Through Assistive Technology (youtube.com)

What is Assistive Technology (AT)? (youtube.com)

Assistive Technology (youtube.com)

Assistive Technology in Action - Meet Elle (youtube.com)

Assistive Technology Community Mobility – UNE Occupational Studies Course (youtube.com)

The Benefits of Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (youtube.com)

Ohio DD Talks - Assistive Technology & Everyday Life! (youtube.com)

What is Supportive Technology? (youtube.com)

Emily Uses Tech to Explore Living on Her Own (youtube.com)

DODD's Supportive Technology-Based Services (youtube.com)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNfMLFa8zww

Technology First (youtube.com)

Advocate Uses Amazon Echo to Help at Home (youtube.com)

Courtney Finds Tech Helpful on the Job (youtube.com)

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Circles of Support - Who can be in your circle. (youtube.com)

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10 Self-Advocacy Tips for Young People with Disabilities (youtube.com)

Self Advocacy Skills - Self Advocacy Strategies (youtube.com)

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Tips on preventing falls at home - YouTube

Preventing Falls Module 1 - YouTube

Preventing Falls Module 2 - YouTube

Preventing Falls Module 3 (youtube.com)

Fatal Flaws Cause Falls - Slips, Trips & Fall Prevention - Safety Training Video (youtube.com)

Cold Weather Slips and Falls - 9 Defenses - Safety Training Video - Fall Prevention (youtube.com)

Don't Slip, Get a Grip - Trips, Slips & Falls - Slip & Fall Prevention - YouTube

Slips, Trips & Falls - The Fatal Half Inch - Safety Training Video (youtube.com)

Watch Out! Hazards! - Prevent Slips Trips and Falls - Safety Training Video (youtube.com)

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OCL Improving the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities

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Consider the following safe, supportive, and entertaining activities for individuals with adults with developmental disabilities who are nonverbal.

10 Activities for Nonverbal Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Adults with developmental disabilities are engaged and entertained by a range of educational initiatives. In addition to exposing your loved one to new concepts, these activities provide adults with the chance to learn more about issues that interest them.

Write, Illustrate and Publish a Book

We all have different likes and hobbies. Equip and support your loved one to publish a book or make a video based on his or her interest. If possible, allow them to choose the topic and type the script. Publish the book online or in hard copy, so your loved one can revisit their work.

Even if your loved one cannot read aloud, they can still peruse books and periodicals. Provide an assortment of vibrant periodicals, field guides, encyclopedias, coffee table books, and graphic novels. As they see the images and listen to the stories, they can learn about cultures, people, and animals from across the globe.

Try to encourage your loved one to participate in one-on-one or small-group social activities. Social connection and engagement will help foster new friendships and relationships.

Using a template and blocks, two adults can recreate a design together. This game utilizes visual and tactile skills, enabling your loved one to communicate through facial expressions and emotions.

People are united and amused by music since it transcends talents, interests, and age. Together with classmates or family members, your loved one may imitate the beat of a favourite song using rhythm instruments and drumsticks (or pots, pans, and spatulas). You can also hum melodies, generate music with water in cups of varying sizes, or dance together to music.

Participate in Recreational Games and Sports

Introduce non-competitive activities such as swimming, bicycling, or dance to enhance the enjoyment of peers. You can also modify the rules of competitive games and sports as you foster camaraderie and expose your loved ones to a wide variety of enjoyable activities they can enjoy with others. For instance, kick a soccer ball back and forth, decrease board game rules, and build collaborative Lego building pieces.

Many nonverbal individuals can communicate as they write, type or utilize sign language, image cards, or digital communication devices. Introduce your loved one to activities that increase his or her communication skills and capacity to interact in the environment.

Through sign language, individuals receive access to a portable, visually-based form of communication that enables them to express their emotions, thoughts, and ideas. Sign language can help increase autonomy and self-assurance.

Find a sign language tutorial online, in a library, or elsewhere, and watch it with your partner. Utilize these learned skills while interacting and communicating throughout the day.

Consider this small list of interesting and enjoyable leisure activities for individuals with adults with developmental disabilities who are nonverbal:

Tips for Choosing Activities for Nonverbal Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Utilize interests

To maximize participation, choose activities based on the individual's interests. When the activity focuses on a subject your loved one appreciates, are more likely to engage and get the most value from it.

Your loved one likely prefers the activities they love or want to participate in. When you take the time to listen, you display respect by introducing advantageous opportunities.

Occasionally, support can improve your loved one's participation in and enjoyment of activities. If required, provide your loved one with mobility aids, communication devices, or professional personnel while you provide support.

Remember that it's ok to bend the rules of a game or take a more relaxed approach to any activity. Focus on having fun and creating long-lasting memories!

Learn about additional support options for nonverbal adults with developmental disabilities at OCL. We can be reached in Ottawa at (613) 254-9400 or by visiting us online.

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What is Art?

Online Art/coloring

Exploring different types of music and/or music history

-Group discussions on favorite styles

Name the music genre-Game

Name that instrument-Game

Exploring different types of dance

History of dance

Evolution of Dance

VIRTUAL TOURS

Louvre Museum-Paris (55 mins)

Egyptian Museum-Cairo (40 mins)

The Met (50 mins)

Rock N Roll Hall of Fame- Cleveland (45 mins)

Other Ideas:

Painting: Self Portrait

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Here are some activities to teach about conflict resolution:

·        Brainstorm solutions to specific conflicts. Preparation will help them when any conflict arises.

·        Fill a mason jar full of popsicle sticks with solutions to problems. When someone is finding it difficult to find a way to resolve their issues, they can take a stick from the jar and try that.

·        Create stories individually or in groups.

·        Role Play – A great way to teach conflict resolution is to role-play various scenarios. By acting out tough situations that might require conflict resolution, they will have a safe place to work through the issue.

·        Play a Game – Playing games with peers involves learning to get along and figuring out rules together.

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VOTING

Cast Your Vote Game

VoteOhio.gov - Ohio Secretary of State (ohiosos.gov)

Voting Lesson

We Will

Why Voting Is Important

Why voting is important

How to Vote

The purpose of Government

What happens on Election day?

The President’s job

History of Voting

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

Coping Skills

Headspace Mini Meditation

How Stress Can Make Us Sick

Journal Day 1 Prompt

Say Hello to Headspace Self Care Tips

The Stress Cycle

Week Journal Prompts

What is Stress?

Big Emotions

Anger Management

Guess the Emotion

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MONEY MANAGEMENT

Money Habits Assessment

Money Management Vocab Terms

Needs Vs. Wants Activity

Play Spent

Review and Play Spent

Spending and Saving

What are coins?

Counting Coins

I can count coins

Coins & Bills

Adding up to 10

Needs & Wants

What is a Budget?

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Well being

Ocean Meditation

What is wellbeing - YouTube

The 5 ways to wellbeing (youtube.com)

Tips to Help with Loneliness (youtube.com)

How to Practice Mindfulness - YouTube

Coping Tools for Everyday STRESS (youtube.com)

Building Better Habits (youtube.com)

Finding Your Safe Space (youtube.com)

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Career Interests

Portia Wants a Job: Living with a learning disability (youtube.com)

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20 Key Soft Skills

Being Punctual

Examining Work Attitudes

Professionalism Multiple Choice

The Office Pranks

Team Work

Networking

Critical Thinking

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Tips for Interviewing

Dos and Donts of What to Wear in the Workplace

Is It Good Job Etiquette?

Job Etiquette Presentation

Professionalism Self-Assessment

The Office Prank

What Are Soft Skills?

Skills that Pay the Bills

Enthusiasm & Attitude

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Winter Weather | Ready.gov

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All About Winter Weather | Winter Season for Kids | Twinkl Kids Tv

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How to Stay Safe All Winter Long (youtube.com)

Everything About Winter Season | Snow | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz (youtube.com)

Winter Tips for Kids | Keeping Children Safe in Cold Weather | The Openbook (youtube.com)

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Follow these Safety Steps as Winter Storms Hit your Community (redcross.org)

Winter Storm Preparedness & Blizzard Safety | Red Cross

Wind Chill Chart (weather.gov)

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What is advocacy? (youtube.com)

Dignity Of Risk (youtube.com)

Out of the Box: Advocacy and ISP Meetings: Supporting the Rights of People with DD (youtube.com)

Self Advocacy Skills - Self Advocacy Strategies (youtube.com)

We Have Choices (youtube.com)

u  What does it mean to be a self-advocate

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Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination - YouTube

Our Rights (youtube.com)

Self-Advocates Speak Up for Themselves (youtube.com)

What is Self-Advocacy? (youtube.com)

Self Advocacy Animation - YouTube

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Self Advocacy Video (youtube.com)

Maximising choice and control (youtube.com)

How advocacy makes a difference (youtube.com)

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Housing Opportunities - Living Alone (youtube.com)

The Power of Self-Advocacy (youtube.com)

Kata Makes Her Voice Heard | Self-Determination | WI Board for People w/ Developmental Disabilities (youtube.com)

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Person Centred Practices (youtube.com)

Person-Centered Care Video (youtube.com)

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5 Key Principles of Person-Centered Planning: An Easy Read Guide (youtube.com)

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Person Centered Planning for People with Disabilities (youtube.com)

What is Person-Centered Planning? (youtube.com)

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Heat Stress/Heat Stroke

https://youtu.be/IOMVcCoL9cU

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Applying Sunscreen

https://youtu.be/iJEddtGRE8U

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7 Ways to beat the heat

https://youtu.be/WYnj1G94e6Y

Heat Safety

https://youtu.be/6ZnQcWGfoNA