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The Future is Now, Read! Join our reading challenge for a chance to earn cool prizes! Open to all ages.

Nearly 30 years before the #MeToo movement Anita Hill appeared before Congress during confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Her courageous testimony of the sexual harassment did not stop Thomas’ appointment but it did change the conversation around sexual harassment, empower others to step forward, and spur wider discussions about gender-based violence. Believing is a manifesto about the origins and…

About Page Count Page Count is a new literary podcast presented by the Ohio Center for the Book (OCFB) at Cleveland Public Library. This interview-format podcast will feature authors, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and literary advocates in and from the state of Ohio. Guests range from internationally recognized and bestselling authors to professionals working on a grassroots level to…

The Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Regular meeting on May 17, 2022 at 12 noon on the 2nd floor of the Louis Stokes Wing. Board Meetings are open to the public.

According to Wikipedia, verse narratives are as old as the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and the Odyssey, but the verse novel is a distinctly modern form. Don & Sarah are back with recommended titles that read with a poetic rhythm. Verse novels have given reluctant and vivacious readers a new reason to turn the page. Beowulf by Seamus Heaney…

Live music, refreshments, and thought-provoking conversations. That’s what young professionals will experience this summer at Main Library in downtown Cleveland. We’re launching a new outdoor series called No Ceiling on the last Friday of the month starting May 27 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. From May to September, young professionals will meet up in the Eastman Reading Garden for networking and engaging…

It’s time to play catchup! Sarah returns to Book Drops after a brief hiatus to share what’s on her Goodreads bookshelf. Join Don and Sarah to see review the year so far, what you’ve missed, and recommend titles to add to your reading list.

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Adult Literacy Ohio gives educators and speech language pathologists an opportunity to make a life-changing difference in the lives of adults who want to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. Our tutors enjoy the fulfilling opportunity to work with each participant in a personalized way, focusing on their unique needs and goals.

Tutors in the program are independent contractors who provide their own instruction, assessments, and materials. To participate, tutors must:

Supply a current Ohio Department of Education license or, in some cases, a current BCI background check.

Plan and provide 1:1 instruction, including administering pre-assessments, monitoring, and documenting student progress.

Share feedback with Learners, their families, and program staff.

Be committed to meeting with the Adult Learner(s) twice weekly for each 16-week session for up to three consecutive sessions.

Once accepted into the program, tutors create a schedule and bio, which are posted on adultliteracyohio.org for Adult Learners to access and book.

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Adult Literacy Ohio | Empowering Adults with Developmental Disabilities Through Literacy

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Adult Literacy Ohio gives educators and speech language pathologists an opportunity to make a life-changing difference in the lives of adults who want to improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. Our tutors enjoy the fulfilling opportunity to work with each participant in a personalized way, focusing on their unique needs and goals.

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Do you want to make changes for a brighter future? Seeds of Literacy can help! Adult education classes are a great way to improve …

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Independent Living Skills TrainingIndividuals participating in LEAPs programs can benefit from independent living skills training This training provides assistance in assessing and developing the skills needed to live independently While such training is highly individualized topics can include such areas asFinancial managementSocial skillsHealth managementHome managementPersonal skillsCommunity living skillsFor more information…

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At Sheffield Lake Adventist Community Services Center, our mission is simple: to serve our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and practical support. We are a faith-based organization offering free clothing and household items. These outreach efforts are for anyone that needs a helping hand regardless of social, economic, or religious background. We help connect individuals and families with essential resources and caring assistance.

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How to Shop How to Donate Welcome At Sheffield Lake Adventist Community Services Center, our mission is simple: to serve our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and practical support. We are a faith-based organization offering free clothing and household items. These outreach efforts are for anyone that needs a helping hand regardless of social, economic, or religious…

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Grief, Loss and Bereavement Resources | Ohio State Medical Center

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Free Handout: 3 Tips for Hygiene and Health - Elevatus Training

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Written in clear, easy-to-understand language with helpful illustrations, this resource empowers individuals with I/DD to develop healthy hygiene habits and feel more confident in their bodies. Read more about: Free Handout: 3 Tips for Hygiene and Health

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Clear and accessible, this handout explains the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation in everyday language. It defines key terms that sexuality educators and support staff need so they can talk about gender diversity accurately and respectfully.

This guide also offers practical, concrete tips for supporting people who are transgender, including:

Using respectful language and avoiding slurs or intrusive questions

Asking for and honoring people's names and pronouns

Never "outing" someone without their permission

Using inclusive language when teaching about bodies and sexual parts

Remembering that people with developmental disabilities can also be transgender and may benefit from LGBTQ+ or "rainbow" support groups

Designed for use in sexuality education, staff training, and direct support work, this resource helps professionals create safer, more affirming spaces for transgender and gender-diverse people.

Ideal for: sexuality educators, direct support professionals, clinicians, and family members who want to better understand gender identity, use inclusive language, and support the rights and dignity of transgender people, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Note: This document description was co-created with AI and reviewed by the Elevatus team for accuracy.

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Free Handout: Autism and Gender Identity - Elevatus Training

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Clear and accessible, this handout explains the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation in everyday language. It defines key terms that sexuality educators and support staff need so they can talk about gender diversity accurately and respectfully. Read more about: Free Handout: Autism and Gender Identity

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Tips to Build Skill and Confidence When Talking about Sexuality 

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This practical two-page guide offers professionals, educators, and support staff 12 actionable tips to help them feel more skilled and confident when discussing sexuality with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Read more about: Free Handout: 12 Power Tips to Build Skill and Confidence When Talking About Sexuality

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As sexuality educator, I teach people how to say no, but it's also my job to teach people how to say yes. To be able to say yes to the things you really want and no to the things you don't.

Focusing on teaching people to say no almost implies that it's more important to say no than to say yes. I want to be sure everyone knows what they want to say yes to and no to and have the skills to carry out their decisions.

When teaching people with I/DD, or anyone, how to say yes or no, to give consent or not, we first have to find out if the person knows and believes it is their life to make decisions about. If the person doesn't believe this all the skills and definitions will not make a difference in their ability to consent, to say yes or no.

I offer this lesson to help you navigate the conversation with the people you work with.
Step One
Ask the person: "Do you believe that your life, mind, and body are yours? Yours to make decisions about?"

If they answer, "Yes," validate the response, and then you can ask, are there times when you don't feel like it's your life, mind, or body? If they tell you they sometimes don't feel their life is theirs, ask how they can change that, and explore options together. If they feel in charge and completely believe the statement, you can move to Step Two.

If they say, no, I don't believe my life is my own then you need to ask, "why don't you believe that?" There are many possibilities such as my parents won't let me make my own decisions or I feel bad when I hurt others so I don't tell people what I really want or don't want in my life.

You can then ask, "what would it take for you to be in charge of your life? How could you make that happen?" Some responses to explore could be: I can talk with my parents about making my own decisions or I can remind myself that I need to speak up for myself in a kind way and if people get hurt, it is okay because I have to think of my needs first. You can also make sure the person has lots of opportunities to make decisions about their life and keep reminding them that it is their life and they get to decide what is right for them.
Step Two
Since you truly believe that your life, mind, and body are yours and you get to decide what is right for you, let's explore what you want to say yes and no to.

"What do you want in a sexual/romantic relationship?" "How do you want to be treated?"

To be treated kindly.

To be respected and listened to.

To always feel safe to say no and my no will be accepted.

To have fun and laugh a lot.

To be able to communicate about all topics.

Jordan wants:

To share interests like sports or listening to music

To be able to be myself around this person

Then you can ask: "How about you? What do you want to say yes or no to?" You can then take the conversation deeper.

"What sexual acts are you ok with?"

Ok with kissing, hugging, and touching each other's bodies.

Ok with vaginal or oral sex after we have been together for 3 months.

Ok with kissing after the third date.

Ok with sex after we are married.

Ok with having sex before marriage as long as I am treated with respect.

Then you can ask: "How about you? What do you want to say yes or no to?"
Step Three
Now that you believe it is your life, you know what you want and don't want, it is time to practice.

Let's take Lily as an example. Lily is in a relationship that she feels respected, is listened to, treated kindly, and she feels safe. She has been with her partner for 2 months. Her partner asks her to have sex.

What can Lily say? According to what she wants, she doesn't want to have sex until she is with a partner 3 months. So, she will say no based on what she wants in her life. She says, "no." Her partner says, "How come, I thought you cared about me?" She can say, "I do care about you and I care about myself too and I am not ready. I would like to wait a bit longer in our relationship." Her partner says, "I understand." Now, Lily has said what she wants and she also feels like her partner is kind, respectful, and listened to her AND she felt safe saying what she wanted for her life. She can say, "thanks for listening to me and respecting my decision."

But let's say that Lily's partner says, "you are selfish and only think about yourself. I am ready and you need to do it with me or I will break up with you." Now, Lily will see her relationship differently. She will see that her partner isn't being respectful, is treating her unkindly, and is not listening to her. And, she isn't feeling safe to say what she wants in her relationship. This would be a really good time to get out of there. This is a sign that this isn't what she wants in a relationship. She can say to herself, this is my life, mind, and body and I get to make decisions for myself and I am choosing to leave this situation. She can say, "no, I will not and I am leaving right now."

The bottom line is, in order to consent, you have to know and believe that you are in charge of your life, and know what you want and what you don't want. If you don't believe that, you really aren't able to consent. Just knowing what consent means really isn't enough. You have to KNOW you are in charge and take control of your life.

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A Prelude to Consent - Elevatus Training

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All resources are available at Lorain Public Library Branches; Main Branch
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This Padlet is monitored regularly; however, occasional outdated resources or broken links may be missed.

If you discover an outdated resource or a broken link, please email Jordan at jstover@murrayridgecenter.org so it can be updated. Thank you for helping keep these resources accurate and up to date!

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Going Upstream: How to Get Legislation Passed in Support of Sexuality Education for Individuals with I/DD

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Going Upstream: How to Get Legislation Passed in Support of Sexuality Education for Individuals with I/DD

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How Illinois and Virginia passed landmark sexuality education laws for people with I/DD — and what advocates, educators, and parents in other states can learn from their stories.

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Online Workshop: Teaching Sexuality When the World Has Gone Online

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Online Workshop: Teaching Sexuality When the World Has Gone Online

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You didn’t stop caring about sexuality education when the world moved online — you started asking how to keep doing it. This page answers that question. Whether you’re adapting an Elevatus Training curriculum, using your own materials, or just trying to figure out Zoom, what follows is practical guidance from educators who did it first. Read more about: Online Workshop: Teaching Sexuality When the World Has Gone Online

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Connections in Action brings together adults with developmental disabilities across Northeast Ohio through inclusive social events, shared experiences, and community engagement. Our purpose is to reduce social isolation, encourage meaningful relationships, and empower individuals to live connected, fulfilling lives.

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Somos Familia builds leadership in our Latinx families and communities to create

a culture where people of diverse genders and sexual orientations can thrive.

The website includes resources and videos in English and Spanish created by

Latinx families.

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Home | Somos Familia Bay: Embracing and Empowering Latine LGBTQ Families

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Somos Familia Bay is a Latine LGBTQ non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Latinx families with LGBTQ members. We provide resources and education to help families understand and embrace their LGBTQ and transgender loved ones. Explore our site for valuable information and support in creating inclusive, loving environments

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Resources include a long list of videos of LGBTQ+ people and their families

discussing coming out and acceptance. Includes videos of families of diverse

cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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Out Proud Families | Coming Out of the Gender Box

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Out Proud Families is for you-families & caregivers who play important roles in the lives of our children and youth. Started by the proud mom of a gender-expansive gay son, we provide resources for families and caregivers raising children and youth of diverse gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.

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Resources for helping families understand their LGBTQ kids, including personal

stories written by family members and articles in Spanish.

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Resources and videos to support gender-diverse young people and their families.

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This project provides free booklets, posters, and videos for families on why and

how families should show support for their LGBTQ loved ones. There are

materials available in multiple languages and faith-based resources.

Resources:

Poster: Family Behaviors that Increase Your LGBTQ Child’s Risk for

Serious Health & Mental Health Problems

Conservative Poster: Family Behaviors that Increase Your LGBTQ Child’s

Risk for Serious Health & Mental Health Problems

Supportive Families, Healthy Children Helping Families with Lesbian, Gay,

Bisexual & Transgender Children

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Although there is an increasing amount of information about the risks and challenges facing lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) youth with growing information about transgender children and youth, we know far less about their strengths and resiliency, including the strengths of families in supporting their children's health and well-being. Even though the family is the primary support for children and youth, and family involvement helps reduce adolescent risk, there had been no previous comprehensive studies of how parental, caregiver and family reactions contribute to their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) children's risk and well-being. Prior to this study, little information was available to show how families respond to learning about a child or adolescent's LGBTQ identity and how family and caregiver reactions contribute to health, mental health and development for LGBTQ young people.

Attention to family reactions is critical since increasingly, children and youth are self-identifying at younger ages which significantly increases risk for victimization and stress in family, school and community settings, and provides opportunities for helping to support and strengthen families. Victimization has long-term consequences for health and development, and impacts families as well as the targeted individuals. Early intervention can help families and caregivers build on strengths and use evidence-based materials to understand the impact of acceptance and rejection on their child's well-being.

The Family Acceptance Project ® (FAP) is directed by Dr. Caitlin Ryan at the Marian Wright Edelman Institute at San Francisco State University, and was developed by Caitlin Ryan and Rafael Dìaz in 2002. It includes the first comprehensive study of LGBTQ youth and their families and the first evidence-informed family support model to help diverse families learn to support their LGBTQ children.

The project was designed to:

1. Study parents', families' and caregivers' reactions and adjustment to an adolescent's coming out and LGBTQ identity.

2. Develop research-based education, training and assessment materials for health, mental health, and school-based providers, child welfare, juvenile justice, family service workers, clergy and religious leaders, parents and caregivers on helping diverse families learn to support their LGBTQ children.

3. Develop resources to strengthen families to support LGBTQ children and adolescents.

4. Develop a new model of family-related care to prevent health and mental health risks, keep families together and promote permanency and well-being for LGBTQ children and adolescents. Findings are being used to inform policy and practice and to change the way that systems of care address the needs of LGBTQ children and adolescents.

FAP collaborated with Child and Adolescent Services at San Francisco General Hospital/University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and with community providers to develop a new family-oriented model of wellness, prevention and care for LGBTQ children and adolescents, based on our research. This new family-related approach helps ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families to decrease rejection and increase support to prevent risk and promote their LGBTQ children's well-being. We provide training on our family intervention approach and using our research-based resources to providers, families and religious leaders across the United States and in other countries. We are currently implementing FAP's family support model in collaboration with several agencies and communities around the country.

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Healthy Bodies: A Parent’s Guide on Puberty for Girls and Boys with

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Healthy Bodies: A Parent’s Guide on Puberty for Girls and Boys with

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Healthy Bodies Toolkit Translations

View the Healthy Bodies Spanish translation here.

View the Healthy Bodies Turkish translation here. Log in required. Register for a free account at www.tohumotizmportali.org. This translation has been prepared under the European Union Sivil Düşün Program, with the support of the European Union. The responsibility of the content belongs entirely to Tohum Autism Foundation and does not reflect the views of the EU.

View the Healthy Bodies Thai translations Appendix for Boys and Appendix for Girls. Thai language translation by Vigunya Taranajetda, Sararat Tuntipuchitanon, Pon Trairatvorakul and Maximizing Thai Children's Developmental Potential Research Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

This publication was developed and written by Vanderbilt Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) long-term trainees Amy Weitlauf, PhD; Stormi White, PsyD; Olivia Yancey, MDE; Caitlin Nicholl Rissler, MSN; Doctor of Audiology student, Elizabeth Harland; Cong Van Tran, PhD; and LEND faculty members Jennifer Bowers, RN, MSN, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Division of Developmental Medicine; and Cassandra Newsom, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Medicine, Director of Psychological Education, Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD)/Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. It was edited, designed, and produced by the Communications and Graphics staff of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (Kylie Beck, BA; Jan Rosemergy, PhD; Courtney Taylor, MDiv) with the support of the Vanderbilt LEND (Pam Grau, BS; Evon Lee, PhD; Terri Urbano, RN, MPH, PhD). We are grateful for review and suggestions by many, including faculty of TRIAD and members of Autism Tennessee.

All text and illustrations are copyrighted by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and cannot be used in another context without written permission of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Communications ( kc@vumc.org, 615-322-8240).

This publication was made possible by Grant No. T73MC30767 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the MCHB, HRSA, HHS. Photos ©istockphoto.com. Printed June 2013.

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Lorain Preparatory Academy (LPA) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Lorain, Ohio, dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for students in grades K–8. We believe every child deserves a seat in a classroom where they are truly seen, which is why we pair high academic standards with the individualized attention only a small school environment can provide.

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This paid CDA Apprenticeship Program prepares individuals for rewarding careers in early childhood education through hands-on experience and professional mentorship. Apprentices gain valuable classroom experience while completing coursework toward their nationally recognized CDA credential — all at no cost.

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UHCCF’s mission is to help fill the gap between what medical services/items a child (age 16 or under) needs and what their commercial health benefit plan will pay for. UHCCF grants provide financial help/assistance for families with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plan.

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Small Steps in Speech- https://www.smallstepsinspeech.org/faqs  Small Steps in Speech assists children across the country with speech and language disorders by funding supplemental treatments not covered by insurance. Our goal is to help children better express themselves in our world. To better serve children with speech and language disorders, Small Steps in Speech will accept applications on behalf of children between 3 and 22 years of age at the time of the application deadline and families with a combined household income under $125,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q - What are the deadlines for applying for a grant?
A - February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1
Q - How do I submit a grant application?
A - Download and complete the application from www.smallstepsinspeech.org. Completed applications may be mailed, emailed, or faxed. Application must be the December 2016 version. Applications received on prior forms will not be accepted.
Q - Once my application is complete, when will I find out if I was awarded a grant?
A - Applications are reviewed and awarded on a quarterly basis by the Board of Directors. Notification emails are sent to the person applying for the grant within 60 days after the application deadline. See the timeline below for other important dates.
Q - If I receive a grant, when will it begin?
A - Grants for the February deadline begin April 21st, grants for the May deadline begin July 21st, grants for the August deadline begin October 21st and grants for the November deadline begin January 21st. (See chart below)

Q - What are the age requirements for grant applications?
A - We accept grant applications for individuals from age 3 to 22. Please note when applying for a grant, the child must be 3 years of age at the application deadline.

Q - Do you have to be a legal citizen of the United States of America?
A - YES

Q - Do you only award grants in the state of New Jersey?
A - NO, SSIS awards grants to children and organizations within the 50 United States.

Q - Can I receive grant monies for previous services?
A - NO, awarded grants can only be used for future services.

Q - I received a grant from SSIS, can I apply again?
A - NO, Effective January 1, 2019, Small Steps in Speech will only accept grant applications for individuals who have not previously received and utilized a Small Steps in Speech grant.

Q - Can I apply for a grant for an iPad?
A - NO, as of November 2012, SSIS is no longer awarding grants for iPads. However, you can apply for a grant to be used toward an assistive technology device and/or iPad apps. A formal Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluation from a qualified service provider must be included stating that different pieces of technology have been trialed and what you are requesting is the best fit for a means of communication.

Q - Are grants based on financial need?
A - Grants are not based solely on financial need. The financial needs of the family are considered, however, applications will not be accepted for a joint family income in excess of $125,000.

Q - If my child is denied a grant, when can I re-apply?
A - Applicants may apply for a grant one time per calendar year unless they can provide proof that the need (financial, medical, developmental, etc.) has changed.
Q - I am applying for services for the summer months, when should I apply for a grant?
A - In order to be eligible for services provided during the summer months, you would need to apply at the February 1st deadline.
Q - Can I apply for a grant for a summer speech camp?
A - Yes. You would need to submit the application for the February 1st deadline in order to be eligible for summer services if awarded. A grant for camp, if awarded, is not likely to exceed $1,000.

Q - How do I find a local service provider?
A - Contact your local school or American Speech and Hearing Association www.asha.org

Q - Am I allowed to apply for a grant to receive ABA therapy?
A - NO, as of August 1, 2014, we will not accept applications for Applied Behavior Therapy (ABA).

Q - Can I apply for a grant for a device?
A - We will consider applications for communication devices however our awards will not exceed $1200.

Q - What is the average amount of an awarded grant?
A - Our average grant award is $1000.

Q - Can I switch therapy providers after submitting an application or if I have an existing grant?
A - Yes. First, confirm that the new provider will accept the requirements of the SSIS contract. Second, contact SSIS with the therapy provider's information. However, the grant dollar amount will not change.

Q - Can I apply for more than one child?
A - Yes, each child or organization must have its own application.

Q - My speech therapist is not ASHA certified, can I use them as my provider?
A - No, all therapists must be ASHA certified.

Q - Can we apply for a grant on behalf of an organization?
A - No, effective November 2, 2016 Small Steps in Speech is no longer accepting applications from organizations.

Q - How can I financially help support the work of SSIS?
A - Bake sales, walks, jeans day, in lieu of holiday/special occasions, direct donations through our website, employee match donations, United Way, birthday and memorial gifts. Please feel free to contact us at info@smallstepsinspeech.org if you have other questions or ideas to help support SSIS.

If you have any other questions, please contact us at info@smallstepsinspeech.org

Proceed to the application pages for Individuals.

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