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OHIO DEPARTMENTS /AGENCY NAVIGATION TOOL

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OHIO DEPARTMENTS /AGENCY NAVIGATION TOOL

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ODE Office for Exceptional Children

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The Transition and Access Pathways (TAP) program is a four-year college education for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) that embraces the University of Cincinnati’s strategic direction of Next Lives Here making a positive impact on the world, promoting diversity and inclusion. TAP is a full-time program designed for students between 18-26 years of age who have completed their high school requirements. TAP is emerging as a leader in creating an authentic inclusive living-learning opportunity that builds career skills, academic achievement, personal responsibility, social networks, and a promising future. TAP students live on campus or commute and earn a university recognized certificate upon completion of the four-year program.

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TAP helps those with moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities throughout their college experience.

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Cindy Molly: A place for providers, other professionals, people with IDD and family members to explore topics relevant to providing services to those with the most significant support needs.

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Revenue-generating business that can use the funds earned to support its participants’ employment and its mission.  Smile Farms works closely with its partners to devise site-specific farming and marketing plans that maximize profitability.  It helps fund start-up costs and provides ongoing financial support to the campus based on the number of people employed.

Smile Farms plants, flowers and fresh produce are sold in a variety of venues in the communities where campuses are located; are used in partner organizations’ kitchens; and are donated to local nonprofits serving people who are in need.

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Smile Farms is a leader in creating meaningful employment solutions for people with different abilities.

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Bailey Bug LLC. develops specialized apparel and accessories that provide warmth, style and safety for those who use wheelchairs.

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Healthy, Effortless Cooking: Tovala Smart Oven

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Healthy, Effortless Cooking: Tovala Smart Oven

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The Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation

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The Bridge Adaptive Sports and Recreation

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Cincinnati Sports and Rec Programs for Adults with Disabilities

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SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 

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SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 

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14 million people with disabilities rely on SNAP in the US.

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To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are described on this page. SNAP income and resource limits are updated annually.

The information on this page is for Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023.

There are special SNAP rules for households with elderly or disabled members.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for SNAP?

Your household must meet certain requirements to be eligible for SNAP and receive benefits. If your state agency determines that you are eligible to receive SNAP benefits, you will receive benefits back to the date you submitted your application.

How do I apply for SNAP?

You must apply for SNAP in the state where you currently live. Because each state has a different application form and process, a member of your household must contact your state agency directly to apply.

You can contact your state agency by visiting your local SNAP office, visiting your state agency's website, or calling your state's toll-free SNAP Information hotline. Some states have online applications that can be completed from the state agency website.

Where can I get my state information?

If you are unable to go to or call your local SNAP office or do not have access to the internet, you may have another person act as an authorized representative by applying and being interviewed on your behalf. You must designate the authorized representative in writing.
Note: Please contact your SNAP state agency directly to apply and to request information about the status of your application. FNS does not process applications or have access to case information.

What happens when I apply for SNAP?

In most cases, once you submit your application, your state agency or local SNAP office will process it and send you a notice telling you whether or not you are eligible for benefits within 30 days.

During the 30 days, you will need to complete an eligibility interview and give proof (verification) of the information you provided. The interview is typically completed over the telephone or in-person. If you are found eligible, you will receive benefits based on the date you submitted your application.

You may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits within 7 days of your application date if you meet additional requirements. For example, if your household has less than $100 in liquid resources and $150 in monthly gross income, or if your household's combined monthly gross income and liquid resources are less than what you pay each month for rent or mortgage and utilities expenses. Contact your state agency for additional details.

How do I receive SNAP benefits?

If you are found eligible, you will receive SNAP benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card. Benefits are automatically loaded into your account each month. You can use your EBT card to buy groceries at authorized food stores and retailers.

How long will I receive SNAP?

If you are found eligible, you will receive a notice that tells you how long you will receive SNAP benefits for; this is called your certification period. Before your certification period ends, you will receive another notice that says you must recertify to continue receiving benefits. Your local SNAP office will provide you with information about how to recertify.

Who is in a SNAP household?

Everyone who lives together and purchases and prepares meals together is grouped together as one SNAP household.

Some people who live together, such as spouses and most children under age 22, are included in the same SNAP household, even if they purchase and prepare meals separately.

If a person is 60 years of age or older and unable to purchase and prepare meals separately because of a permanent disability, the person and the person's spouse may be a separate SNAP household if the others they live with do not have very much income (no more than 165 percent of the poverty level).

Normally you are not eligible for SNAP benefits if an institution gives you most of your meals. There are exceptions for elderly persons and disabled persons.

What resources can I have and still get SNAP benefits?

Currently, households may have $2,750 in countable resources (such as cash or money in a bank account) or $4,250 in countable resources if at least one member of the household is age 60 or older, or is disabled. These amounts are updated annually.

However, certain resources are NOT counted when determining eligibility for SNAP:

A home and lot;

Resources of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI);

Resources of people who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF; also known as welfare); and

Most retirement and pension plans (withdrawals from these accounts may count as either income or resources depending on how often they occur).

Do vehicles count as resources?

Vehicles count as a resource for SNAP purposes. States determine how vehicles may count toward household resources.

Licensed vehicles are NOT counted if they are:

Used for income-producing purposes (e.g., taxi, truck or delivery vehicle);

Annually producing income consistent with their fair market value;

Needed for long distance travel for work (other than daily commute);

Used as the home;

Needed to transport a physically disabled household member;

Needed to carry most of the household's fuel or water; or

If the sale of the vehicle would result in less than $1,500.

For non-excluded licensed vehicles, the fair market value over $4,650 counts as a resource.

Licensed vehicles are also subject to an equity test, which is the fair market value less any amount owed on the vehicle. The following vehicles are excluded from the equity test:

One vehicle per adult household member; and

Any other vehicle used by a household member under 18 to drive to work, school, job training, or to look for work.

For vehicles with both a fair market value over $4,650 and an equity value, the greater of the two amounts is counted as a resource.

Additionally, the equity value of unlicensed vehicles generally counts as a resource, with some exceptions.

What are the SNAP income limits?

In most cases, your household must meet both the gross and net income limits described below or you are not eligible for SNAP and cannot receive benefits.

Gross income means a household's total, non-excluded income, before any deductions have been made.

Net income means gross income minus allowable deductions.

A household with an elderly or disabled person only has to meet the net income limit, as described on the elderly and disabled page.

If all members of your household are receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or in some places other general assistance, your household may be deemed "categorically eligible" for SNAP because you have already been determined eligible for another means-tested program.

The information provided in the table below applies to households in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia that apply for SNAP between Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2023.
Table 1: SNAP Income Eligibility Limits - Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2022 * SNAP gross and net income limits are higher inAlaska and Hawaii.

What deductions are allowed in SNAP?

The following deductions are allowed for SNAP:

A 20-percent deduction from earned income.

A standard deduction of $193 for household sizes of 1 to 4 people (higher for some larger households and different for households in Alaska, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, and Guam).

A dependent care deduction when needed for work, training, or education.

Medical expenses for elderly or disabled members that are more than $35 for the month if they are not paid by insurance or someone else. This is described on the elderly and disabled page.

In some states, legally owed child support payments.

In some states, a standard shelter deduction for homeless households of $166.81.

Excess shelter costs as described below.

SNAP Excess Shelter Costs Deduction

The shelter deduction is for shelter costs that are more than half of the household's income after other deductions.

Allowable shelter costs include:
Fuel to heat and cook with. Electricity. Water. The basic fee for one telephone. Rent or mortgage payments and interest. Taxes on the home.
Table 2: How to Calculate SNAP Gross Income

Determine household size . . .

4 people with no elderly or disabled members.

Add gross monthly income . . .

$1,500 earned income + $550 social security = $2,050 gross income.

If gross monthly income is less than the limit for household size, determine net income.

$2,050 is less than the $3,007 allowed for a 4-person household, so determine net income.

Table 3: How to Calculate SNAP Net Income

Subtract 20% earned income deduction...

$2,050 gross income
$1,500 earned income x 20% = $300. $2,050 - $300 = $1,750

Subtract standard deduction...

$1,750 - $193 standard deduction for a 4-person household = $1,557

Subtract dependent care deduction...

$1,557 - $362 dependent care = $1,195

Subtract child support deduction...

$0

Subtract medical costs over $35 for elderly and disabled...

$0

Excess shelter deduction...

See below

Determine half of adjusted income...

$1,195 adjusted income/2 = $597.50 (rounded up to $598)

Determine if shelter costs are more than half of adjusted income...

$700 total shelter - $598 (half of income) = $102 excess shelter cost

Subtract excess amount, but not more than the limit, from adjusted income...

$1,195 - $102 = $1,093 net monthly income

Apply the net income test...

Since $1,093 is less than $2,313 allowed for a 4-person household, this household has met the income test.

Some states allow a set amount for utility costs instead of actual costs.

The amount of the shelter deduction is capped at (or limited to) $624 unless one person in the household is elderly or disabled. The limit is higher in Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. For a household with an elderly or disabled member all shelter costs over half of the household's income may be deducted.

How much could I receive in SNAP benefits?

The total amount of SNAP benefits your household gets each month is called an allotment.

Because SNAP households are expected to spend about 30 percent of their own resources on food, your allotment is calculated by multiplying your household's net monthly income by 0.3, and subtracting the result from the maximum monthly allotment for your household size.

Table 4: SNAP Maximum Monthly Allotment Based on Household Size
Note: The allotments described here are for households in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. The allotments are different in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Table 5: Example of SNAP Benefit Calculation

Multiply net income by 30%... (Round up)

$1,093 net monthly income x 0.3 = $327.90 (round up to $328)

Subtract 30% of net income from the maximum allotment for the household size...

$939 maximum allotment for 2-person household - $328 (30% of net income) - $611, SNAP Allotment for a full month

What are the SNAP work requirements?

In general, people must meet work requirements to be eligible for SNAP. These work requirements include:

Registering for work;

Not voluntarily quitting a job or reducing hours;

Taking a job if offered; and

Participating in employment and training programs, if assigned by the state.

Failure to comply with these requirements can result in disqualification from the program.

In addition, able bodied adults without dependents are required to work or participate in a work program for at least 20 hours per week in order to receive SNAP benefits for more than 3 months in a 36-month period.

Some special groups may not be subject to these requirements including:

Children;

Seniors;

Pregnant women; and

People who are exempt for physical or mental health reasons.

Are students eligible for SNAP?

Generally, students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college at least half time are not eligible for SNAP unless they meet certain specific exemptions.

Are non-citizens eligible for SNAP?

SNAP eligibility has never been extended to undocumented non-citizens. Specific requirements for non-citizens who may be eligible have changed substantially over the years and become more complicated in certain areas. The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 limits eligibility for SNAP benefits to U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present non-citizens.

Generally, to qualify for SNAP, non-citizens must meet one of the following criteria:

Have lived in the United States for at least 5 years.

Be receiving disability-related assistance or benefits.

Be children under 18.

Additionally, these individuals must also satisfy other SNAP eligibility requirements such as income and resource limits in order to qualify for benefits.

If certain members of a household are ineligible for SNAP, state agencies must still determine eligibility for SNAP for any remaining household members who are seeking assistance.

For additional information see: SNAP Policy on Non-Citizen Eligibility and SNAP Guidance on Non-Citizen Eligibility.

What if I disagree with a decision made on my SNAP case?

If you disagree with a decision in your case, you may request a fair hearing with an official who is required by law to review the facts of your case in a fair and objective manner.

You must request a fair hearing within 90 days of the day your local SNAP office made the decision in your case that you disagree with.

You can request a fair hearing over the phone, in writing, or in person at the local SNAP office.

Although a fair hearing cannot change the laws or regulations governing SNAP, it can ensure that decisions on your case have been made correctly.

Nondiscrimination in SNAP

SNAP benefits are available to all eligible households regardless of race, sex, religious creed, national origin, or political beliefs.

The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital and family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of credible, Room 326- W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Where can I get additional information about SNAP?

For additional information about SNAP in your state, to file an application for SNAP benefits, or to get information about your SNAP case, you must contact your local SNAP office.

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Easterseals Redwood is committed to creating an inclusive community, where everyone can live, learn, work, and play to the fullest of their abilities. We have a wide range of programs and services that meet you where you are and empower you to grow and develop and reach your full potential. We offer:
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IMPACT Innovation offers adults significantly affected by autism a year-round program that includes lifelong learning, healthy living, and vocational exploration through an inclusive experience on the UC campus. Provides adults 22 years of age and older meaningful employment opportunities and quality life experiences in inclusive settings which ultimately leads to more independent and fulfilled lives.

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"When I first heard something was being developed at UC to specifically meet the needs of young adults with autism and significant communication and behavioral challenges, I was cautiously optimistic. Now, I am genuinely excited about IMPACT Innovation. As Employment First initiatives have been unveiled around the region, I have heard so many parents say, "That's great, but it'll never work for my kid's. They are not just being naysayers and pessimists. These parents know- from experience - what it takes for their children to be successful, and what can happen if behavioral and communication supports are lacking. IMPACT Innovation is designed for people with autism and staffed by people who understand autism. This is essential because research shows that our current systems are failing this group. The commitment that the IMPACT Innovation team has to this project and the time and energy that have already gone into making it the best it can be are truly amazing. They have searched across the country for the best ideas and practices and carefully adapted them to fit the UC campus. As the name implies, this is something new, more than a program, more than a service or community-employment opportunity. This is a new approach to providing young adults who have skills that have been overshadowed by their challenges, the supports, the environment and the time they need to become successfully and meaningfully employed. As a beginning, it is a true bright spot on an otherwise pretty bleak landscape of opportunities for students with autism and significant behavior and communications challenges who are exiting the education system".

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Sean Bostic - Family Engagement Coordinator
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Peer mentors, NKU students who volunteer to provide support to students in the SHEP program, are a vital part of the program's success. Some peer mentors support students in class, while others meet with students outside of class. Most students have multiple peer mentors within a semester, and have many different peer mentors during their time at NKU-all of which serves to broaden the connections that students make on campus. Peer mentoring creates partnerships in which both mentor and mentee benefit. Since peer mentors are the primary support that students in the program receive on campus, it is important that students can navigate the campus and unexpected situations with a certain degree of independence.

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Art Beyond Boundaries

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Anderson Art Collaborative:

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Visionaries and Voices is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition entitled ICONS: Queer Worship of Celebrity organized by guest curator Josh Porter and featuring artists Claire Thompson and Scott Walker, as well as 10 icons from V+V artists and staff. The exhibition opens Friday, May 17th, and will run in conjunction with JOY FUEL Pride workshops and activities at V+V made possible by ArtsWave Pride Grant.

This exhibition takes our understanding of a Byzantine Catholic icon and applies that to contemporary pop culture celebrities. In ICONS: Queer Worship of Celebrity, these artworks and celebrities become icons in their own right; serving as images of worship and devotion for those in the LGBTQ+ community. From Judy Garland to Lindsay Lohan, this exhibition exists as a place for visitors to immerse themselves in the wondrous glory of those who have defined pop culture.

In conjunction with the Opening of ICON: Queer Worship of Celebrity, we invite you to participate in our next JOY FUEL workshop, Badge of Pride!
EXHIBITION OPENING: May 17th 5-8PM NORTHSIDE V+V STUDIO
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Visionaries and Voices is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition entitled ICONS: Queer Worship of Celebrity organized by guest curator Josh Porter and featuring artists Claire Thompson and Scott Walker, as well as 10 icons from V+V artists and staff.

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If you are wondering about Medicaid trusts, you most likely have a parent who is getting older and facing the possibility of an extended stay in a nursing home. If you have done your research, you have seen that this type of long-term care is not cheap. The average cost of a nursing home in Dayton, Ohio, can range anywhere from $5,000-$7,500 a month. That is an incredible amount of money that adds up fast and can quickly wipe out any savings your parents worked so hard for throughout their lifetime.

Medicare will only cover your parents, if you are lucky, for 100 days in a nursing home-they are most likely facing a longer stay than that.

In order to avoid nursing home costs, you need Medicaid. Contrary to popular belief, this joint federal and state program does not only apply to those in the lower-income bracket. It can serve as supplemental health care funding for those ages 65 and older. In fact, it has helped countless elderly people just like your parents to afford expensive health care services that would otherwise not be covered under Medicare.

But how do you get it? Medicaid has strict eligibility requirements, as it is income-based financial aid. Generally, only those in the lower-income bracket qualify. However, there are things that you can do to qualify for this great coverage.

Gift Your Assets to a Medicaid Trust-Not a Person

In order to qualify for Medicaid, there are limits on the assets you are allowed to have. This means that you will most likely have to transfer some of your assets in order to reduce the amount of property you have to your name. Perhaps the most commonly used and effective strategy is to make gifts.

It goes without saying that the person to whom you give your assets should be completely trustworthy. You want these assets to be retrievable when you want and need them most. You are, after all, not giving them away because you don't need them anymore. You are giving them away to protect them from being unnecessarily depleted from the outrageous costs of basic human care.

However, when you gift something, it technically no longer belongs to you. This means that you have relinquished control over it, which works against the bigger purpose.

What is the better solution?

Make the gifts to the trustee of a Medicaid trust instead of directly to someone else, and here's why.

The ownership rights of a trustee are different from the ownership rights of a person. Assets that belong to a trustee are not liable for that person's debts, nor do they pass through his or her estate upon death. If this person were to get a divorce after you have made him or her the recipient of gifts through a Medicaid trust, the assets will not be available for payment to the ex-spouse. If the trustee has to unexpectedly file bankruptcy, the assets cannot be taken.

In other words, by making the gifts to a trustee of a trust instead of directly to someone, you minimize the risk of losing these assets unexpectedly. No matter how much you trust your designee, you can never predict the future.

There are many rules and regulations under which a Medicaid trust is governed, and it is easy to unknowingly violate its terms if you are not careful. They require careful management and paperwork and should never be attempted without the professional assistance of a Medicaid planning attorney. For help setting one up, call us today. Click here for more on the intricacies of these trusts.

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What Is a Medicaid Trust? | Ohio Nursing Home Planning Lawyers

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It is safer to gift your assets to a Medicaid trust instead of directly to someone. Find out why from the Dayton, OH lawyers at Lovett & House Co., LPA.

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Kroger Boost Membership (Grocery Delivery & Online Shopping)

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Kroger Boost Membership (Grocery Delivery & Online Shopping)

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In addition to the great benefits you already receive as a loyal customer today, you can now enjoy even more when you upgrade your loyalty program membership to Boost.

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Plus, exclusive access to over $100 in savings on our Specialty Brands when you join.

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How does Kroger Boost work? How much does Kroger Boost cost? Get answers to these and other questions about the Kroger Boost membership program.

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Services They Offer:

Homemaker/ Personal Care (HPC)

Participant Directed HPC

On Site On Call Services

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We serve our friends in their homes and communities. We provide residential services to DODD Waiver participants. These services can take many different forms based on their needs and wants and what is important to and for our friend! We serve many friends in their family homes but also have many friends who live independently in their own apartments with 24/7 staff assistance or just need our help to get out into the community to do fun things.

How Do I Get Started?

Have a conversation with your SSA about funding, amount of hours you can be allotted and what those services may look like if you have never received residential services in the past or do not know information about your waiver.

Contact us about wanting to start residential services with information about your waiver and what you would like to receive.

Contact your SSA about wanting to put A4L on your plan to provide residential services.

A4L will coordinate with you and your SSA to ensure that your needs and wants are met based on your specific waiver and availability.

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We serve our friends in their homes and communities. We provide residential services to DODD Waiver participants. These services can take many different forms based on their needs and wants and what is important to and for our friend! We serve many friends in their family homes but also have many friends who live independently...

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As a part of DODD's DSP Workforce Crisis Taskforce work, a report has been generated defining how supportive technology is an asset in responding to Ohio's workforce crisis. The report sets three performance goals with the target of seeing an increase in the utilization of supportive technology.

"The information provided throughout Technology First and the DSP Workforce Crisis: Ohio's Future Paved by Technology report shows it is imperative that, as a system, we embrace the possibilities that technology offers Ohioans with developmental disabilities, their families, and providers of service."

Indicator 1 - Remote Supports Service Will Increase 15% by June 30, 2023

As of July 31, 2022, there were 1,476 people utilizing remote supports. If remote supports continue to grow at this current rate, Ohio will meet its goal of increasing Remote Supports 15 percent (1,561 people) by June 30, 2023.

Indicator 2 - 18% of People Who Use Residential Supports Will Use Remote Supports by 2026

As of July 31, 2022, there are 1,476 people that are utilizing remote supports and 38,945 people utilizing residential services on a Medicaid waiver. Of our 18 percent goal, we are currently at four percent of people using remote supports. With the current growth of residential services, we will need approximately 7,170 people using remote supports to meet our 18 percent goal by 2026.

Indicator 3 - 25% of People Who Utilize HCBS Services will use Technology or Virtual Supports by 2026

As of July 31, 2022, there are 7,556 people that are utilizing remote supports, assistive technology, and virtual services, out of 45,367 people utilizing home and community-based waiver services. We are currently at 17 percent of our 25 percent goal. With the current growth of home and community-based waiver services, we will need approximately 10,853 people using technology or virtual support to meet our 25 percent goal by 2026.

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As a part of DODD's DSP Workforce Crisis Taskforce work, a report has been generated defining how supportive technology is an asset in responding to Ohio's workforce crisis. The report sets three performance goals with the target of seeing an increase in the utilization of supportive technology.

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14 million people with disabilities rely on SNAP in the US. Click the link to make sure they do not make major cuts to this critical program!

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Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users who want sighted assistance with volunteers and companies anywhere in the world, through live video and artificial intelligence.

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Blind or low-vision person requests assistance

As a blind or low-vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.

Sighted volunteer receives video call

As a sighted volunteer you can help just by installing the Be My Eyes app. A blind or a low-vision user may need help with anything from checking expiry dates, distinguishing colors, reading instructions or navigating new surroundings.

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As a blind or low-vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.

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Wanting Boltz to Nutz to be more than just a biodynamic farm and supplier of natural remedies, Eric and Yvonne Boltz curated a space to welcome people of all abilities.

State-of-the-art adaptive group kitchen and processing center is open to visitors, equipped with adaptive tools, equipment, and a growing number of wheelchair pathways.

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Sometimes, a device is all that stands in the way of an individual with a disability achieving independence or pursuing their passion. When that device is not available in the marketplace, that’s when May We Help’s volunteers step in. They are a team of engineers, industrial designers, inventors, welders, woodworkers, seamstresses, doctors, occupational and physical therapists whose skill sets come together to design, build and deliver custom devices at no cost to hundreds of recipients every year.

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Accessible mobile apps are applications, or specialized programs, downloaded onto mobile devices for smartphones and tablets, that have accessibility built in or may be built to be compatible with screen reading or screen magnification software that are built into or installed on the device. Many of the apps listed here include optical character recognition (OCR), object recognition, GPS and route finding, or text-to-speech features.

AccessNote
First notetaker for the iOS platform designed particularly for VoiceOver users looking for an efficient, feature-rich notetaking experience. An inexpensive alternative to traditional notetakers, it allows users to combine efficient notetaking with the other features and functions of the iOS devices, allowing blind and visually impaired people in classroom or business settings to use the same popular iOS devices that their sighted peers are using.

AccessWorld
Free official app of AFB's AccessWorld®: Technology News for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, an online magazine dedicated to technology and people with vision loss. The app has been optimized for iOS VoiceOver and accessibility features.

CareerConnect
App for CareerConnect, a free online resource center specific to career exploration, job-seeking skills, transition from school to work, e-mentoring, and navigating the employment process as a person who is blind or visually impaired. Allows user to do the following: Browse and utilize transition lesson plans; browse and read "Our Stories," firsthand accounts from CareerConnect mentors; browse and read blog posts from the CareerConnect Blog; and contact the CareerConnect team.

Airs-LA
Provides free, on-demand streaming audio access through the iPhone, iPod or iPad to the Audio Information Reading Service of Los Angeles. Users can navigate through app using VoiceOver functionality. Brief signup is required, and the service is designed to provide a wide range of audio content to users who are blind or visually impaired.

Alarmed ~ Reminders + Timers
A timer and reminder app for the iPhone accessible with VoiceOver. Features include pop-up reminder alerts with robust repeat scheduling, flexible snooze and full customization; pop-up timers with custom messages, countdown/countup and pause; iCloud syncing among iOS devices (Extras Package); and over 80 high-quality custom sounds. Users may use Siri to create reminders and import from the Reminders app into Alarmed.

Amazon Kindle
App that allows users to use their iPhones and iPads as a Kindle device and access their eBooks purchased from Amazon as well as directly download eBooks directly into their devices.

Amtrak Mobile App
Free Amtrak mobile app for the iPhone® and Android™ that allows users to do the following: Book one-way, round-trip and multi-ride tickets; check train status; show eTicket while onboard, including multi-ride and monthly passes; obtain station information; update reservations made online, through the app or in a station; connect to Amtrak Guest Rewards account; save trip information to a phone calendar; and load eTicket into Passbook™.

Awareness! The Headphone App
An app for headphones and earphones that allows users to listen to music without shutting out other noises in the environment (warnings, shouts, sirens, alarms or conversations). Works on iPhone 4/4S/5/5S/6/7, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 4 or above, iPod touch 3 (with microphone headset), and all iPads running iOS7 and above. Will NOT work on iPhone 3G, iPod 2G or with Bluetooth or Wireless headsets.

BARD Mobile
App for National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) patrons who have BARD accounts. Allows users to download nearly 50,000 books, magazines, and music scores in audio and braille formats, with new selections added daily. With BARD Mobile, users can play the audio materials on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch and if the device is connected to a refreshable braille display through Bluetooth, they can also read the braille materials available on BARD.

Be My Eyes - helping blind see
Free mobile app that connects blind and visually impaired individuals to sighted helpers who can provide assistance for a variety of tasks, such as finding lost items, describing pictures, paintings or other artwork, matching or explaining colors, reading labels on household products, etc. from all over the world through a live video call. A user logs onto the app and the main screen displays a button that allows the user to call a sighted volunteer and establish a video connection using the phone's camera and microphone. The sighted helper will explain the things that a user points at the camera. Volunteers are called at random, and the technology matches are based on language and time zone. Most calls are answered within 60 seconds.

Capti Voice
Text-to-speech reading apps for iPhone and iPad that allows people to listen to web pages and other electronic content instead of reading the information from the screen. Individual users have the option of using Capti for free for an unlimited time but with limited functionality or subscribing for an individual premium plan that will enable all premium plan features. Users can subscribe after logging on.

Claro MagX
App that turns an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device into a powerful high-definition visual magnifier by making small items on the screen bigger. Makes small text in books and newspapers readable. Offers a wide range of magnification, high-contrast and color viewing options to make text easier on the eyes.

DiabetesPal
App for the DiabetesPal, a diabetes management software that enables user to track, analyze, and share blood glucose (BG), medication, and food data manually and automatically. All data is synchronized and viewable at https://mytelcare.com for free.
The built-in logbook is updated with a single tap to display all BG readings from the user's Telcare BGM®, as well as manual blood glucose, medication, and food entries.
Provides user with the ability to see automatically generated graphs of trends over a selected period, including BG averages over time, averages based on meal tags, and breakdowns of highs and lows. An email report may be sent in PDF form to a doctor, caretaker, or loved one right from the app's home screen.
Syncs via SSL with a secured web server. All protected personal data are stored on a secured, encrypted separate volume in a database behind a firewall.

Evernote
App that allows users to take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders and make these notes completely searchable. Basic storage is free, but a larger storage will require a subscription.

Facebook
App for Facebook, a free social networking website that allows users to see what friends are up to, share updates, photos and videos, be notified when friends like and comment on posts, text, chat and have group conversations, play games and use favorite apps. User registration required.

Fitbit
A companion app for all Fitbit devices. This digital app records and organizes all the data from the devices. The app allows users to sync a piece of Fitbit hardware with their smartphones to gain better fitness tracking abilities. There are quite a few physical characteristics that Fitbit can track depending on the physical model of the hardware, including calories burned, distance traveled, and even rankings compared to other Fitbit users. The app is easy to use and can be downloaded for any Android or iOS device, but it requires a piece of Fitbit hardware to function.

Glucose Buddy Diabetes Tracker
App for connecting with Glucose Buddy, a data storage utility for people with diabetes. Users can manually enter glucose numbers, carbohydrate consumption, insulin dosages, and activities and view all their data on their free glucosebuddy.com online account.

Hilton Honors
A tool for searching, booking, checking in and requesting extras at over 4,600 Hilton brands: Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria™ Hotels & Resorts, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton™, DoubleTree by Hilton™, Embassy Suites by Hilton™, Hilton Garden Inn™, Hampton by Hilton™, Tru by Hilton™, Home2 Suites by Hilton™ and Hilton Grand Vacations™. The app also includes additional features like allowing users to contact the hotel staff; unlock their rooms; use Hilton Honors Points toward free nights; plan upcoming trips with maps, directions, weather and more; checking in from anywhere and choosing the exact room; ordering extras like food, drinks, extra pillows and more to be in the room upon arrival; and providing stay feedback and accessing hotel receipts.

iDevices Connected
App that allows users to manage several devices in one convenient dashboard. Compatible with iPad 3 (and up), iPad mini, iPhone 4S (and up) or iPod touch 5 (and up). Provides an easy and secure way to control home's lights, thermostats, and more. Allows user to control connected home products, simply by using voice activation or through a mobile device.

IHG® Hotel Deals and Rewards
IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) app for booking and managing accounts at IHG brands, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites®, EVEN Hotels and HUALUXE® Hotels & Resorts. Provides users immediate access to guest reviews from travelers, enroll in IHG®Rewards Club, redeem points for Reward Nights, get complimentary room upgrades, guarantee room availability, and priority check-in.

Indeed Job Search
App for Indeed, a comprehensive search engine for jobs. Offers free access to millions of jobs from thousands of company websites and job boards. Works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 10.3 or later. Allows users to Search apply, using one's Indeed resume; personalize a message for each job for each job before applying; save or email favorite jobs; create a free Indeed account; remember job searches; follow favorite companies to get the latest jobs and updates; have the newest jobs delivered to one's inbox; track which jobs one has visited, saved, and applied to; preview page displays and full descriptions of job posting; see how companies are rated by employees; read over 12 million company reviews; see photos of what it's like to work at companies before applying; and review employers. See a review of this app in the April 2019 issue of AccessWorld.

iYomube
App for visually impaired users that reads aloud signs and written print using Apple's existing VoiceOver technology and camera feature.

KNFB Reader
App that turns text to speech or publishes it in braille with a refreshable display on iOS, Android and Windows 10 Devices. With the touch of a single button, it can read virtually any type of printed text, including mail, receipts, class handouts, memos and many other documents and can recognize and read printed materials in a variety of languages. Additional features include reading modes for single and multicolumn formats; synchronized text highlighting with braille and high-quality speech output; text navigation by line, sentence, word and character; viewfinder for live field of view; tilt guidance and report to assist with aligning the camera relative to the document; automatic text detection to enable hands-free operation or touch-free operation; ability to import, OCR and read image based PDF and JPG and export HTML and TXT files to cloud storage including Dropbox and Google Drive; and capture and read documents, brochures, pamphlets, and books.

Light Detector
App that transforms any natural or artificial light source into sound. Point the iPhone's camera in any direction and the app will emit a higher or lower sound depending on the intensity of the light. Also useful for identifying the location of a light fixture in a room and whether it is on or off. Can also be used to determine the location of a window in a room and whether the shades are drawn.

LowViz Guide - Indoor Navigation
App that uses voice activation to enable users to find their way around large meeting spaces and to always take shortest routes. Features include indoor positioning and presence detection, navigation and routing, location sharing, and location-based communication. User is guided by a combination of positioning algorithms, Bluetooth low-energy beacons, and a free mobile app on a smart phone. Routing-by-voice is available with the smartphone's accessibility feature.

Monster Job Search
Free job search app that works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 10.3 or later. See a review of this app in the April 2019 issue of AccessWorld.

NantMobile Money Reader
Money reader that quickly and easily identifies currency and speaks the denomination. Supports 21 currencies: US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Bahraini Dinar, Brazilian Real, Belarusian Ruble, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Hungarian Forint, Israeli Shekel, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen, Kuwaiti Dinar, Mexican Peso, New Zealand Dollar, Polish Zloty, Russian Ruble, Saudi Arabian Riyal, Singapore Dollar, and United Arab Emirates Dirham. Denomination is also displayed on the iOS device in high-contrast large numerals, for those having sufficient vision to make use of the display. Also provides VoiceOver support for several languages.

Nearby Explorer
Full-featured GPS app designed for people who are blind. Uses onboard maps, so no data connection is required. Includes U.S. and Canadian maps. Users select from among 18 different location-related options, such as street names and addresses and specialized options like approaching streets and nearby places and the distances and directions to them. All announcements are optional and are shown on the main screen and is available at any time. Onboard data is enhanced by data from Google Places when connected to the Internet. Includes a transit feature that provides detailed mass transit schedules for over 30 metropolitan areas in the U. S. and Canada. Shows a list of all the transit stops within 300 yards of user's current location providing the distance and direction to each stop, along with the time and travel direction of the next bus or train serving that stop with a list of all the busses or trains serving that stop, what time they are scheduled to arrive, and the direction of travel, etc. The "Geobeam" feature lets user point the device and receive tone, haptic, and verbal feedback about points of interest either from the onboard maps or when data connection is available, from Google Places. The Compass lets user point in a direction and get both a directional announcement and the announcement of all the streets in that direction for one half mile.

NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile
App that allows iOS users to download newspapers from NFB-NEWSLINE directly to an iOS device. Subscription to NFB-NEWSLINE required. User name and password required for the first time. NFB-NEWSLINE®, is a reading service by telephone that provides access to hundreds of newspapers, local TV listings, and several magazines.

Numbers
Created exclusively for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Numbers includes support for Multi-Touch gestures and Smart Zoom, so users can create powerful spreadsheets using just their fingers. Users can start with one of over 30 Apple-designed templates for their home budget, checklist, invoice, mortgage calculator, and more. Features over 250 functions.

OneTouch Reveal
Diabetes management app that works with the OneTouch Verio' Flex Meter, automatically transforming data into quick snapshots that connect user's blood sugar with food, insulin and activity. Automatically sends user a notification on a smartphone when a high or low pattern or recurring pattern is detected, so action can be taken to avoid them in the future. Has a goal tracking functionality, so user can set up and track personalized goals and visualize progress over time. Its A1c comparator lets user compare lab A1c to the average blood sugar readings from the last 90 days. Personalized dashboard highlights patterns and provides 14-day visual summaries with ColorSure™ technology. Automatic pattern finder shows a timeline of important blood sugar events and activities, highlighting when person has been repeatedly out of range. Provides fourteen, 30, and 90-day result summaries of highs and lows.

Pages
Word processor for creating reports, resumes, and documents. Designed exclusively for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch with support for Multi-Touch gestures and Smart Zoom. Get a quick start by using one of over 60 Apple-designed templates or use a blank document and easily add text, images, shapes, and more with a few taps. Format using beautiful preset styles and fonts and use advanced features like change tracking, comments, and highlights to easily review changes in a document. With iCloud built in, documents are kept up to date across all devices or may be shared by linking directly from www.icloud.com using a Mac or PC browser.

Prizmo - Pro Scanner
Universal photo-based scanner app that for scanning and recognizing text documents, business cards, and images, and then exporting them as PDF/Text, vCard, or JPEG/PNG. Prizmo relies on state-of-the-art technologies, like a highly accurate OCR, real-time page detection, and beautiful image cleanup. Using iCloud, one can even shoot the picture on an iPhone and finish editing on an iPad or Mac.
Fully compatible with VoiceOver, it provides voice guidance to help position an iPhone when taking document pictures and will find the text orientation automatically if it is turned left, right or upside down. Its quick capture mode provides a fast path from picture to speech synthesis for an improved workflow, and it provides a high-quality voice reader (individual voices available as in-app purchases).

Read2Go
Accessible ebook reader for reading Bookshare titles. Bookshare ( www.bookshare.org) has an accessible online library for people with print disabilities with over 345,000 titles. Features include access, browse, search and download books from the Bookshare collection; read words on the screen with synchronized text-to-speech (Read2Go audio on); read with highly natural Acapela voices and navigate with VoiceOver gestures (Read2Go audio on, VoiceOver on); read with Apple VoiceOver gestures and voice (VoiceOver on, Read2Go audio off); read with many choices of font size, color and backgrounds, and no voices (Read2Go and VoiceOver off); read with braille displays connected via Bluetooth; save books into Read2Go so you can read anywhere; adjust font size up to 70 pts; adjust text-to-speech audio, either on or off for text-only or text-to-speech mode; adjust rate of audio; view Table of Contents; set bookmarks; and read from where you left off (auto-resume reading position). support for all 6 levels of DAISY navigation built in to structure of book; supports DAISY 3.0 and 2.02; supports use of iTunes to transfer of non-Bookshare DAISY books to your device; supports "Open in Read2Go" for easy access to your books from the Bookshare website. Educational institutions wishing to purchase 20 licenses or more can get a discount through the Apple Volume Licensing Program for Education.

Seeing Eye GPS
Fully accessible turn-by-turn GPS iPhone app with all the normal navigation features plus features unique to blind users. Instead of multiple layers of menus, three important navigation elements are included on the lower portion of every screen: Route, POIs and Location. At intersections, the cross street and its orientation are announced. Intersections are described (e.g. four-way) with the clock face orientation of the streets. There are two choices for POI data (Google Places and Foursquare). Directions are configured appropriately for pedestrian and vehicle routes, including heads-up announcements for approaching turns, turn now, continue straight and upcoming turns. If one wanders off the route, it's automatically recalculated and updated turn information is announced.

Sero (formerly iBlink Radio)
App that provides access to global radio stations, podcasts and local and national reading services of special interest to people who are blind and visually impaired.

Spotify
App for an audio streaming platform that provides DRM-protected music and podcasts from record labels and media companies. As a freemium service, basic features are free with advertisements or automatic music videos, while additional features, such as improved streaming quality, are offered via paid subscriptions.

Stitcher for Podcasts
App for playing podcasts, news, comedy, sports and talk radio shows on demand from an iPhone or iPad. Offers the best of NPR, CNN, Fox, BBC, WSJ, Adam Carolla, Joe Rogan, Rachel Maddow, Rush Limbaugh, Fresh Air, Freakonomics, Radiolab and over 25,000 shows, podcasts and live stations. stations.

Talking Goggles - a camera with speech
An app that can recognize images and speaks out what it finds. Recognizes almost any image within seconds--logos, landmarks, books, products, artwork, text and more. Shows the description of the image and speaks it out using the correct accent of the selected language.

Talking Scientific Calculator
Designed for a wide range of users, this calculator has large colorful buttons, optional high contrast, full VoiceOver support, and the option to use speech for answers, buttons names and formulas, a feature that is unique to this calculator.

Talking Tuner
Hands-off, sound-activated, talking musical instrument tuner. It talks to tell you if you are in tune or not, so you don't even have to look at it. Uses built-in speech synthesis, so does not require that VoiceOver be enabled. Can assist in tuning a musical instrument without requiring user to look at or touch the iPhone's display. With the Auto-Speak switch turned on, Talking Tuner will listen for a note to be played, and then, after waiting for the end of the sound (so as not to talk over it), will speak the note name, and how many cents sharp or flat the end of the note is estimated to be. Using headphones may help make it easier to hear what this app is saying while tuning.

TapTapSee
Camera app designed to help the blind and visually impaired identify objects they encounter in their daily lives. By simply double tapping on the screen, the phone will to take a photo of anything, at any angle, and the app will speak/identify the object. (Note: Spoken identification requires VoiceOver to be turned on).

VisionConnect™
A free, accessible app for iPhones and iPads from for rehabilitation professionals, teachers, doctors and other health care professionals. Provides information about vision rehabilitation services to individuals with vision loss and/or their families. Has a directory of services searchable by service, zip code, and distance, available in the U.S. and Canada, resources and tips for living independently with a visual impairment, links to useful information on VisionAware and FamilyConnect websites, information on products and technology, and a way to save directory search results and email them.

VisionSim by Braille Institute
App for iPhone or iPad with digital filters that allow people with healthy vision to see the world through the eyes of a people experiencing one of nine degenerative eye diseases. Using sliding touch-screen controls, the user can manipulate the severity of the symptoms. Still images from the simulations can be saved by the user and stored or shared.

Voice Dream Reader
Text-to-speech app with a configurable screen layout. Supports reading PDF and Word documents, DRM-free EPUB and DAISY eBooks, web pages and more. Directly integrated with Bookshare, Dropbox, G-Drive, Evernote, Pocket, Instapaper, and Gutenberg. Thirty-six built-in iOS voices are available for free (iOS 7) and 146 premium voices from Acapela, NeoSpeech and Ivona in 24 languages available through in-app purchase. Available in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Catalan, Polish, Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Romanian, Icelandic and Welsh.

Voice Dream Writer
Text-to-speech proofreading app designed for people with reading disabilities. Also useful for anyone who needs a little help proofing in reducing mistakes. Phonetic and meaning search help in using the right words, and an active outline helps in organizing and improving writing.

WeatherBug
Weather app that offers some level of support with VoiceOver. Offers up-to-date weather reports and a forecast for the next 24 hours or the next week. Also provides information on barometric pressure, dew point and humidity.

Yahoo Fantasy Football & more
Fantasy sports mobile app for football, baseball, basketball, hockey and tourney. Users can switch between sports and games and focus on drafting teams, setting lineups, live scoring updates, news, and stats. Features include One Day Fantasy Baseball; Apple watch support; mobile video integrations; improved league invite tool; Rotoworld and Yahoo Fantasy experts; mock drafts on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad; message boards to talk smack with other managers; and instant scoring updates and breaking player news.

Yahoo News Digest
App that provides a summary of all the important, need-to-know news. Digests are delivered twice a day--once in the morning and once in the evening. All the top stories are summarized and presented with the key information one needs to stay on top of what's happening.

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Accessible mobile apps are applications, or specialized programs, downloaded onto mobile devices for smartphones and tablets, that have accessibility built in or may be built to be compatible with screen reading or screen magnification software that are built into or installed on the device. Many of the apps listed here include optical character recognition (OCR), object recognition, GPS and route finding, or text-to-speech features.

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The Arc - Emma Kincaid <emma.kincaid@thearcofohio.org>

Access Assist, LLC

Provider #: 3106927

Ray Toelke - raytoelke@gmail.com

Evan Toelke - toelkee18@gmail.com

(513) 630-1053

TruCare

mharalson@tcpsinc.org

aneal@tcpsinc.org

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A Place in the World sets forth the foundational nomenclature for housing

and service delivery models that define market segments, inform best

practices and guiding principles, and help drive crucial partnerships that

address pressing needs.

This study aims to serve as the definitive, foundational resource for the housing industry, scholars,

direct service providers, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders.

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Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) are family-staffed organizations that assist families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and the professionals who serve them. F2F HICs provide support, information, resources, and training around health issues. F2F HICs are uniquely able to help families because they are staffed by family members who have first-hand experience navigating the maze of health care services and programs for CYSHCN. This intimate understanding of the issues that families face makes F2F staff exceptionally qualified to help families navigate health systems and make informed decisions.

Ohio F2F is based within the University of Cincinnati, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UC UCEDD). UC UCEDD believes that people with disabilities should and can be active, included and fully participating members of their communities. UC UCEDD has four core functions: Community Services, Information Dissemination, Interdisciplinary Training, and Research.
This project is/was supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant # H84MC28443.

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Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) are family-staffed organizations that assist families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and the professionals who serve them. F2F HICs provide support, information, resources, and training around health issues.

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Matches parents, siblings, self-advocates, foster parents, grandparents, etc. who have a family member, of any age, with a disability or special health care need, with an experienced, trained, volunteer support parent.

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Ohio P2P, an Alliance Member Organization of Parent to Parent USA What is Ohio P2P?
Find the flyer with more information here. Ohio Parent to Parent (Ohio P2P) is a statewide parent support program. It matches parents, siblings, self-advocates, foster parents, grandparents, etc. who have a family member, of any age, with a disability or special health care need, with an experienced, trained, volunteer support parent. The support parent provides support on needs and issues related to parenting and providing care to a loved one with a disability or special healthcare need. Support is provided via email, phone, virtual communication (e.g. Skype, Zoom, etc.) and/or in-person.

Ohio P2P is staffed by a family member of a person with disability or special health care need. Ohio P2P staff matches families who have diverse experiences, including but not limited to ethnicity, culture, race, language, socio-economic, disability and other child/family related factors with other families for support.
How does it work? Becoming a Support Parent:
Ohio P2P is part of the statewide Ohio Family to Family Health Information Center (Ohio F2F), based within the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEDD). The UCCEDD believes that people with disabilities should and can be active, included and fully participating members of their communities. The UCCEDD's vision is that all people, including children and adults who have a disability or special healthcare need, and their family members, fully participate in society and live healthy, safe, self-determined and productive lives.

Find the flyer with more information on becoming a support parent here. Support parents are usually individuals who have experience in raising children and providing support to an individual with a disability or special healthcare need. They are knowledgeable about services and resources and are willing to share their experiences with others in a positive, supportive way.
Becoming a Referred Parent:
P2P staff will provide training for support parents in a variety of formats including in-person, 1 or 2 shot trainings (either in person or on zoom), and online modules combined with beginning and ending sessions via zoom. Support parents are not expected to be experts and will be trained to know when to refer families to professional services, if necessary. Once trained, the support parent will be entered into an electronic database to be matched with a referred parent.

A referred parent is a person who would like to connect with another family for support. Some reasons for wanting to connect to a family could be: to learn more about their experience with a diagnosis, assessments and treatments; to talk through barriers; to learn more about how to navigate service systems; if you/your child is new to a diagnosis; if your brother is transitioning from school to adult life community, etc. To be connected to a support person, call the P2P phone line or email P2P to be entered into our database. The matched support parent will then call or email you to connect.

Our Beliefs
We believe:

that every family's journey has value.

in the strength and resiliency of families.

in the power of families supporting one another.

supports should be available to families throughout the lifespan.

Our Vision
Our vision is for all Ohio families who have a family member living with a disability and/or special health care need to have access to quality, effective one-to-one, short-term parent support.

Our Mission
Our mission is to connect parents, siblings, self-advocates, foster parents, grandparents, etc. who have a family member living with a disability and/or special health care need with experienced parent mentors for a wide range of conversations that will be helpful for their best parenting/caregiving.

Questions or interest in getting connected as a support or referred parent? Fill out this form and/or Contact Marion, marion.cosgroverauch@cchmc.org or 513-803-5557

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Ohio P2P, an Alliance Member Organization of Parent to Parent USA What is Ohio P2P? Find the flyer with more information here. Ohio Parent to Parent (Ohio P2P) is a statewide parent support program. It matches parents, siblings, self-advocates, foster parents, grandparents, etc.

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Local Activities to get Involved in the Community!

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Local Activities to get Involved in the Community!

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This guide provides information and resources so families can begin their housing planning journey.

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University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEED)

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Education, training, research, impacting on policy, and sharing information.

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The UCCEDD values:

Following the lead of individuals with disabilities and their caregivers

Civic engagement of all (for example, voting, becoming an official candidate for a board, speaking up on local issues)

Preparing future professionals who will provide high quality support and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

Disability Advocacy & Awareness

Plain and clear language

Universal Design/a world that is accessible to all

The power of teamwork

Respect for all

Diversity/individuals from different backgrounds and walks of life

A responsible use of resources (for example, money, staff members)

Setting and meeting goals

Feedback on how we are doing

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The UCCEDD values: Following the lead of individuals with disabilities and their caregivers Civic engagement of all (for example, voting, becoming an official candidate for a board, speaking up on local issues) Preparing future professionals who will provide high quality support and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Marjorie Book - Continuing Education, Service, & Theatre for Adults with and without Disabilities

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Marjorie Book - Continuing Education, Service, & Theatre for Adults with and without Disabilities

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The yearly membership fee is $70 (or, if needed, the low-income yearly fee of $15). Members can participate in any class, service project, or theatrical production at no further charge. If you have special transportation needs, please contact Joe Link via email, at marjoriebook1993@gmail.com; as they may be able to help.

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Marjorie Book was a Cincinnati-area poet who was an active participant in our organization, from 1994 until her death in 2004, when our organization was known as Renegade Garage Players. Marjorie is fondly remembered for her intelligence, humor, and sense of adventure. Marjorie grew up in Missouri and Michigan with a visual impairment, and received a Bachelors Degree from Central Missouri State University. Marjorie worked at Clovernook Center for the Blind in Cincinnati for more than 20 years. She published a book of poems, focused primarily on nature themes, called Marjorie's Book. Marjorie enjoyed classical and new age music. She joined our group in her mid-sixties, and was extremely active participating in numerous workshops, service projects and plays. Her dedication to our organization, even when she felt ill, inspired many of us, and in 2008 Renegade Garage Players would be re-named Marjorie Book Continuing Education, in her honor.

The concept of Marjorie Book Continuing Education was originally born in a theater group. In 1993, two long-time friends from suburban Cincinnati, Mark Griffin and Joe Link, recruited several friends from St. Xavier High School and Wyoming High School to produce am amateur theater production. The Renegade Garage Players would be a theater group that was open to actors with a range of acting backgrounds. During rehearsals for our inaugural play, Ibsen's A Doll's House, an acquaintance of Joe's who happened to be visually impaired agreed to join the cast as well. Most of the members of the group had little previous experience interacting with people with disabilities, but they committed to making the production work and to including everyone. Despite the variety of acting abilities of the participants, the production of A Doll's House in June 1993 went smoothly. The collaborative and inclusive philosophy of the group had proven successful, and so a core group of volunteers carried on the group's work from year to year.

From 1993 to 1999, the Renegade Garage Players remained an unincorporated theater group producing one or two plays each summer. Significant efforts were made to recruit actors with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities from the Cincinnati community. The group formed partnerships with the Clovernook Center for the Blind, Stepping Stones Center, and LADD in recruiting actors. The group performed at various locations including the Northern Hills Fellowship Unitarian Church, the College Hill Town Hall, Winton Woods Middle School, and Joe's parents' garage.

In 1999, with the help of Maria Werle, Irene Taylor, and Jacque Horn, the organization moved towards incorporation and formed a Board of Directors. The Renegade Garage Players expanded their programming, to include service and educational events which would bring people with and without disabilities together. During the year 2000, the Renegade Garage Players hosted a weekend theater camp, community service projects throughout Cincinnati, a sightseeing trip to Northern Ohio, and a variety show. In 2001, the group expanded its operations further by producing three summertime plays. In 2010, the group began sponsoring educational classes, such as Yoga and German, at Friendship Methodist Church and Xavier University. Also, the group completed six service projects around Cincinnati and via an out-of-town trip to Toledo. The group has served hundreds of teenagers and adults with and without disabilities in the past 26 years. In 2008, the organization changed its name to Marjorie Book Continuing Education, to reflect its increasing emphasis on educational and service programs. In recent years, people with intellectual disabilities have increasingly pursued postsecondary education opportunities, and Marjorie Book Continuing Education serves as a possible option for people with disabilities to pursue further education in an inclusive environment.

Marjorie Book Continuing Education was a recipient of the Inclusion Network's Kaplan Foundation/August A. Rendigs Foundation Inclusion Leadership Award.

Be a Volunteer

We also have needs for volunteers for services and more! If you are interested in donating your time please contact us today!

YOUR DONATION IS APPRECIATED

Your donation will benefit Marjorie Book Continuing Education in so many ways! You can make any monetary donation using PayPal, a most trusted source on the internet.

Support Marjorie Book Continuing Education when you shop at Kroger!

1. Click on the Kroger Community Rewards icon below, or register at www.krogercommunityrewards.com
2. Make sure that you have your Kroger Plus card number handy.
3. Click on "I'm a Customer."
4. Enter our organization number, RL845, OR search Marjorie Book Continuing Education.
5. You're done! Thank you for supporting Marjorie Book!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Trevor Gillette, President
Ashley Greivenkamp, Co-Secretary
Diana Mairose, Co-Secretary
Patrick Ober, Treasurer
Lyz Dietz
Joe Sarvo
Elizabeth Wietmarschen

Joe Link, Executive Director
Maria Link, Program Consultant
Bill Fenbers, Publicity Consultant

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please contact Joe Link at marjoriebook1993@gmail.com.

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Top 10 ADA Accessible Features In Cincy Parks

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Celebrating Accessibility at Cincinnati Parks

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UCCEDD Resources Broken Down by Category

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There's a world of products and information out there, and the UCCEDD develops and shares it to promote health and quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The UCCEDD also shares information developed by our network partners. Here are quick links to the information you need.

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There's a world of products and information out there, and the UCCEDD develops and shares it to promote health and quality of life for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The UCCEDD also shares information developed by our network partners. Here are quick links to the information you need.

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AWESOME VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING

100+ events per month

Including games, classes, virtual trips, advocacy training, educational presentations, arts & crafts, discussion groups, parties, and so much more

Accessible to individuals and groups at home, day centers, schools, and residential facilities

DAILY CHECK-IN PROGRAM

Give individuals the opportunity to simply select a “Smiley Face” to tell us how they are feeling and encourage participants to complete a Daily Happiness Challenge

Submissions can be reviewed in real time so support can be offered when necessary

Funded by Ohio DD Council

Click here to register

FRIENDLY CALLER PROGRAM

Volunteers call once a week for a friendly, informal chat to ensure interested adults have a listening ear and friend to talk to

Click here to participate or volunteer

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Join us for music bingo and get the chance to be the lucky winner of We Thrive Together coins. We will send you your very own virtual bingo card which can be downloaded to your device and used and a typical bingo card.

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Knotty Knitters - Mt. Washington Library

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Monday Evenings from 6-7:30pm

Stuck on a project or just want to get to know some other knitters? Bring a friend and join our knitting group. Knitting is done in a safe environment with appropriate spacing. No registration required.

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Stuck on a project or just want to get to know some other knitters? Bring a friend and join our knitting group. Knitting is done in a safe environment with appropriate spacing. No registration required.

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Hyde Park Library's very own adult board and tabletop gaming club running from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM! Come on over, meet new peeps, and play that euro game you've been interested in. No registration required.

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Hyde Park Library's very own adult board and tabletop gaming club running from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM! Come on over, meet new peeps, and play that euro game you've been interested in.

No registration required.

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I/DD Specific: Healthy Sexuality and Sex Ed Classes, Support Groups, Self Advocacy

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Join Project CARE at The Cincinnati Art Museum

The Cincinnati Art Museum is for EVERYONE! All artistic skill levels are welcome and it's FREE to attend.

Project CARE's monthly Art Workshop & Chat Series, in collaboration with the Cincinnati Art Museum, provides programing that incorporates art appreciation while fostering self-empowerment and connection with peers through the healing practice of learning about and creating art!

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Programming and services offered by Project CARE

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HCDSS Breaks down the SSA role and more.

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The Profound Autism Alliance is committed to the recognition of the unique challenges that people with profound autism and intellectual disability experience. Our mission is to improve their health and connection through inclusive research and focused advocacy that will result in meaningful services and supports

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The Profound Autism Alliance is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of individuals with profound autism. Our mission ensures they receive the continuous care and specialized support required for a fulfilling life. Explore how we’re making a difference through research and advocacy.

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Free shipping on groceries and all store items, no order minimum, free delivery from store, Paramount+ Essential Account, Associates can put your groceries away in your fridge!

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HCDDS and Fernside Partnership provides small group grief support for adults with I/DD.

For more information, click on the attachment or email Amber Cowart from HCDDS: amber.cowart@hamiltondds.org

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Hamilton County DDS

Sean Bostic

sean.bostic@hamiltondds.org

P (513) 559-6863 | C (513) 614-7025

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Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Peer Support, & More.

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The Center for Independent Living Options, Inc.

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CILO: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Peer Support, Information and Referral, and Transition Services.

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CILO offers 5 Core Services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Peer Support, Information and Referral, and Transition Services.

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Jena Wells - Community Engagement Coordinator UCCEDD
Jena.Wells@cchmc.org

Kristin Harmeyer - Community Navigator Freeman Center
kristin.harmeyer@uchealth.com

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Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) helps individuals and families of all abilities and ages develop a vision for a good life. What do you need to know and do? How can you find or develop supports? What does it take to live the life you want? CtLC helps individuals and families think through these questions, and the framework is the foundation for supporting a community of learning that champions transformational change through knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaborative engagement.

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Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) helps individuals and families of all abilities and ages develop a vision for a good life. What do you need to know and do? How can you find or develop supports? What does it take to live the life you want? CtLC helps individuals and families think through these questions, and the framework is the foundation for supporting a community of learning that champions transformational change through knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaborative engagement.

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Charting the LifeCourse Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) helps individuals and families of all abilities and ages develop a vision for a good life. What do you need to know and do? How can you find or develop supports? What does it take to live the life you want?

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Self Advocate Peer-Support - Reimbursement

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Self Advocate Peer-Support - Reimbursement

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Community-Based Day Provider

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An example analysis that digs deeper into the needs and desires of people with IDD. EML will be spearheading this same study in the Greater Cincinnati Area in October.

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Adaptive Cooking Utensils - Boltz to Nutz Amazon Storefront

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Shop recommended products from Boltz to Nutz Farm on www.amazon.com. Learn more about Boltz to Nutz Farm’s favorite products.

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Exceptional Athletes - USAF - Cheer and Dance

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Exceptional Athletes - USAF - Cheer and Dance

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Road Map to Starting an Exceptional Athlete Team
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Playing sports at any level can be a key part of a young person's development and have a lasting impact on their life. Among its many benefits, being involved in athletics develops friendships, independence, confidence, mental focus, and, of course, physical fitness. Sports can teach valuable lessons about grit, discipline, teamwork and, most importantly, the respect that comes with inclusion. These benefits are universal for all individuals, including those with disabilities. That's the goal of USASF's Exceptional Athlete Division - to empower individuals with disabilities with an "I can do" attitude.

The USASF has carefully designed the CheerABILITIES and DanceABILITIES Program for the Exceptional Athlete that:

is safe, fun and good exercise

improves flexibility and strength

enhances independence and self-confidence

provides a place for positive social interaction

provides peer support and shared experiences among families

Coaches who give so much more
The USASF provides rules, safety guidelines and specialized training for coaches and assistants of CheerABILITIES and DanceABILITIES teams. These coaches do more than help athletes learn new skills - they create opportunities for better integration in the larger community and help guide them toward self-acknowledgement.

What to expect at a competition
Individuals with disabilities have the capacity to achieve and to compete. Successful teams are those that have fun, project emotion, show excitement and demonstrate high energy throughout the routine.

At a competition, a judge considers an Exceptional Athlete Division team's efforts to attempt various skills and scores and rewards in the following categories:

creativity and choreography

transitions and formations

jumps

tumbling

building skills

motions

dance

overall impression

Coaches: Reach out to the Event Producer when registering for an event to communicate about accommodations (wheelchair ramps, turning off strobe lights, turning base down or up in music, etc.). Inquire if they offer the competitive Exceptional Athlete Division.

More opportunities - The USASF offers three cheer divisions to give more athletes with varied ABILITIES the opportunity to take the floor. Refer to the RULES SITE within your Coach profile for details.

Scholarships for Exceptional Athletes
Established in 2021, the USASF Exceptional Athlete Scholarship is for USASF members that are graduating seniors or graduates pursuing higher education currently participating in an All Star Exceptional Athlete Division. For full details on the application process, log into your Athlete Profile. Once logged in, click on the drop-down link beneath your profile image located in the top right of the page, select the College Scholarship Information, and then click USASF Exceptional Athlete Scholarship Information link.

Let's get started!
Make sure your athlete has the go-ahead from his or her physician to participate in All Star Cheer and Dance. The USASF highly recommends your athlete get a physical from a physician to include a heart screening. With proper guidance, safety precautions and activity adaptations, the risk of injury to varied-abled athletes is no greater than that to athletes without disabilities.

Find the right fit
Look for an All Star program with coaches and volunteers who have experience working with individuals with disabilities. Their coaching philosophy should encourage social and emotional growth rather than just mastering skills or competing. Talk with the coach and together complete the Exceptional Athlete Assessment to make sure they are able to properly accommodate your adult's needs.

Celebrate successes
Acknowledge not just victories, but progress on- and off-the-floor. Celebrate the little steps: the tries, the stick-with-it-ness, the social connections, the can do attitude! Every step is different for each individual.

Self-acknowledgement comes from our own definitions of success and from what really makes us happy. It comes from that place inside us, that internal voice, that tells us "I did well"
- Coaching for Coaches by Maria Paredes

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USASF's Exceptional Athlete Division offers young athletes with disabilities exercise, positive social interaction with peers and enhances independence.

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Best Accessible Walking Trails in Cincinnati

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Best Accessible Walking Trails in Cincinnati

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Our Velocity Program is a dance program designed especially for male and female athletes that have special needs. This program offers these athletes a chance to be a part of a team and compete against other teams in surrounding areas.

Email: [email protected]

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Transition Program taught by Children's Hospital

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Transition Program taught by Children's Hospital

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https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/t/transition-clinic/services

Transition of Youth and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (TrYAD) is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to helping teens and young adults with mild to severe intellectual disabilities transition to adulthood. TrYAD promotes self-management, advocacy, and continuity of care through a graduated transition process which involves:

Education of patients, families, and their health care providers

Coordination of ancillary services

Liaison with community resources

Our triad model of care concentrates on the whole person, including transitions from:

School to work: education and vocational training

Home to community: community living, adult and social relationships

Pediatric care to adult care

The TrYAD Clinic provides specialty care. The goal of TrYAD is to work with the primary care physician(s) during this time of transition, not to replace them. We are also available for one-time consultations for families and physicians who need some assistance or would like further education about this process.

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Transition of Youth and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Transition of Youth and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (TrYAD) is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to helping teens and young adults with mild to severe intellectual disabilities transition to adulthood. TrYAD promotes self-management, advocacy, and continuity of care through a graduated transition process which involves:

Education of patients, families, and their health care providers

Coordination of ancillary services

Liaison with community resources

Our triad model of care concentrates on the whole person, including transitions from:

School to work: education and vocational training

Home to community: community living, adult and social relationships

Pediatric care to adult care

The TrYAD Clinic provides specialty care. The goal of TrYAD is to work with the primary care physician(s) during this time of transition, not to replace them. We are also available for one-time consultations for families and physicians who need some assistance or would like further education about this process.

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ADA-Compliant  Mobile Bathrooms for Events

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ADA-Compliant  Mobile Bathrooms for Events

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Momentum Refresh | Expanding restroom access for people with mobility needs.

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Our Awards

Momentum Refresh is proud to have received numerous prestigious awards that highlight our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Voices of Impact

Real-life stories speak volumes.

Momentum Refresh was born out of the desire to redefine inclusivity. The idea sprouted from witnessing the challenges faced by individuals with mobility issues in accessing basic facilities.

This personal experience ignited our mission to bridge the gap, providing a mobile accessible restroom service that empowers individuals to attend events, access relief during disasters, and enjoy newfound freedom.

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Leading in mobile accessible restrooms, empowering those with mobility challenges at events and venues for greater inclusivity.

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Your OISP can and SHOULD be updated upon your change in preferences, needs, etc! You get to call the shots!

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Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

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Module 3  Continuous Team Process Part 1

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JAWS Software Program for the Blind or Visually Impaired

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JAWS Software Program for the Blind or Visually Impaired

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The Worlds Most Popular Windows Screen Reader What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a software program that enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display. JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC..

Read documents. emails, websites and apps

Easily navigate with your mouse

Scan and read all of your documents, including PDF

Fill out webforms with ease

Easy to use with Daisy formatted basic training

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The Worlds Most Popular Windows Screen Reader What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a software program that enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display. JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC…

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DEI STATEMENT

At Gorman Heritage Farm, we are actively and proudly working to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within the farming and sustainable food production space, as we recognize these spaces have historically not been welcoming to all. Gorman Heritage Farm includes and empowers the presence and ideas of people in the LGBTQIA+ community, people across the gender spectrum, Black and Indigenous individuals, people of color, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. It is our desire to not only bring greater awareness to the ecological and health benefits of sustainable farming, but to also create equitable and welcoming spaces for historically marginalized communities, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programming, reference material, supporter base, staff, and leadership.

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OUR MISSION THE MISSION OF GORMAN HERITAGE FARM:
To cultivate a healthy community through farm-based education and experiences about food, sustainable agriculture, and the natural world. DEI STATEMENT
At Gorman Heritage Farm, we are actively and proudly working

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Supported Employment - Zembrodt Education Center

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Supported Employment offers a range techniques used to facilitate effective talent matching, onboarding and job performance.

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With a debit card of their own, kids, teens, and adults with I/DD learn to spend wisely, keep an eye on balances, and track their spending. Big money dreams? Set savings goals and start investing with as little as $1 — with your approval on every trade.

Both you and your loved ones download the Greenlight app — with tailored experiences. You can automate allowance. They spend wisely, you set flexible controls. They build healthy financial habits, and you cheer them on.

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Your app. Your money. Your life.

Welcome to a world where your card is your canvas and purchases pay off. Turn spending into savings - with up to 1% cash back*, 100% of the time. Express yourself with a Custom Card, and manage your money with an app that's all about you.

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With Greenlight, teens get their own debit card and earn 1% cash back and up to 2% on savings. They can set up mobile payments and direct deposit and learn to invest.

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3D Printed adaptive spray applicator by a local friend!

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Brian burns very easily so he never goes outside without sunscreen. Melissa has trouble applying the sunscreen because it's really hard to push the button when her hands are covered in sunscreen. Brian knew this was a problem he could solve, and he did! Say goodbye to the struggle of applying sunscreen, and say hello to our uniquely designed sunscreen applicator; perfect for anyone with arthritis or who has trouble pushing the button or even busy Moms who want to keep her kids safe from the sun. This innovative tool is engineered for individuals with arthritis or other mobility impairments and minimizes pain and discomfort. But really it's perfect for anyone who uses sunscreen; busy moms, busy dads, the list is endless!

Please note: our applicator is specifically designed to fit a wide variety of sunscreen cans, the can diameter must be 52.9mm in diameter. The can is held securely in place and can even be sprayed upside down, but can easily be removed when the can is empty.

This item is approximately 8.5" x 6.0" x 2.32" (216mm x 149mm x 59mm)

Sunscreen is not included with this item. The pictures with sunscreen are for demonstration purposes only.

We offer a wide selection of colors. if you can't find a color you love, send us a message!

This item is made of PETG Plastic which is 100% recyclable (see our FAQ for more information).

Learn more about this item

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Sunscreen Easy Spray Applicator for Accessibility, Mobility Impaired, Disabled, Handicapped, and Arthritis - Etsy

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This Moisturizers item is sold by Kohleebree3D. Ships from Amelia, OH. Listed on Jul 12, 2024

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Co-Facilitated by a mindfulness expert from The Well and a Project CARE Self-Advocate. This gallery experience explores the intersection of mental health, wellness, and art. Join us this Thursday and on the 1st Thursday of every month, 6pm, at the Cincinnati Art Museum for art viewing, discussion, and a healing mind body practice. This program is open to all. Address: Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Music Therapy - Waiver & Private Pay Options

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Music Therapy - Waiver & Private Pay Options

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At Keys for Success, we serve a wide variety of populations. We tailor our services to the individuals and groups that we work with, making each experience unique and promoting success for all.

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Music Therapy Services — Keys for Success Music Therapy

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Providing individual and group music therapy services throughout Greater Cincinnati including Southeast Indiana and Northern Kentucky.

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Mission

Uplifting the Southwest Ohio autism community through education, resources, connections and lifelong support.

Vision

A world where autistic individuals and their families are supported, treated with equity, and valued.

Our Core Values

We go the extra mile for our community, our partners and each other.

We are present, actively listening to others and giving the very best of ourselves.

We are partners because we know that we are stronger together.

We do the right thing in every situation, even when it’s tough.

We are accountable for our actions, own our mistakes and hold ourselves to a high standard.

We are curious, always learning to best support those we serve.

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Autism Connections - Resources, support and activities for families all along the spectrum.

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Adult Game Night is a social program designed to encourage engagement and independence, help develop social skills, and provide a hang-out space for adults with autism ages 18 and above. Every Friday of each month online via Zoom from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cost is $15 per kid, payable by credit card at registration.

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Anna’s Barrier Free Bootcamp workout class ensures that individuals with disabilities are guided on their personal health and fitness journey while engaging in a social class atmosphere.

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Anna’s Barrier Free Bootcamp | Blue Ash OH

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Anna’s Barrier Free Bootcamp, Blue Ash, Ohio. 122 likes · 6 talking about this. Anna’s Barrier Free Bootcamp workout class ensures that individuals with disabilities are guided on their personal…

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Momentum Refers - Accessible Restroom at Local Events!

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Momentum Refers - Accessible Restroom at Local Events!

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In partnership with HCDDS, Momentum Refresh provides a fully accessible restroom for people with disabilities at some of Cincinnati's most popular events.

Momentum Refresh is the nation’s first fully accessible, universally designed mobile restroom. It’s equipped with a wheelchair lift, customizable grab bars, an overhead ceiling hoist, and a height-adjustable sink and adult changing table.

Click the link to see what events they will be at next!

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Partnership improves event access in Cincinnati

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HCDDS is partnering with Momentum Refresh to bring a fully accessible mobile restroom to some of Cincinnati’s biggest events.

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Employment and Day Programs

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Ohio Valley Goodwill is delighted to share our December Success Story featuring Mr. Brandon Heil. We congratulate Brandon on his hard work and are grateful for his willingness to share his important story with all of us.

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Individuals with Disabilities - Cincinnati Goodwill

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Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries helps set up individuals with disabilities for success in every phase of the employment process.

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Visionaries and Voices:

https://www.visionariesandvoices.com

Collective Visions:

https://collective-visions.org

Art Beyond Boundaries

https://www.artbeyondboundaries.com

Cincinnati Art Museum:

https://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/events-programs/accessibility/connect-for-adults-with-developmental-disabilities/

Anderson Art Collaborative:

https://www.andersonartcollaborative.com

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Visionaries and Voices is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition entitled ICONS: Queer Worship of Celebrity organized by guest curator Josh Porter and featuring artists Claire Thompson and Scott Walker, as well as 10 icons from V+V artists and staff. The exhibition opens Friday, May 17th, and will run in conjunction with JOY FUEL Pride workshops and activities at V+V made possible by ArtsWave Pride Grant.

This exhibition takes our understanding of a Byzantine Catholic icon and applies that to contemporary pop culture celebrities. In ICONS: Queer Worship of Celebrity, these artworks and celebrities become icons in their own right; serving as images of worship and devotion for those in the LGBTQ+ community. From Judy Garland to Lindsay Lohan, this exhibition exists as a place for visitors to immerse themselves in the wondrous glory of those who have defined pop culture.

In conjunction with the Opening of ICON: Queer Worship of Celebrity, we invite you to participate in our next JOY FUEL workshop, Badge of Pride!
EXHIBITION OPENING: May 17th 5-8PM NORTHSIDE V+V STUDIO
3841 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati OH 45223

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Visionaries and Voices is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition entitled ICONS: Queer Worship of Celebrity organized by guest curator Josh Porter and featuring artists Claire Thompson and Scott Walker, as well as 10 icons from V+V artists and staff.

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Access is a shared-ride public transportation service, providing origin-to-destination transportation in small buses for people whose disabilities prevent them from riding Metro buses. To use Access, you must first register and be approved for service, a process that can take up to three weeks.

Visit the Access office on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed from 12 - 1 p.m.)

For Access questions, please call: 513-632-7586

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Access is a shared-ride public transportation service, providing origin-to-destination transportation in small buses for people whose disabilities prevent them from riding Metro buses. To use Access, you must first register and be approved for service, a process that can take up to three weeks.

Visit the Access office on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed from 12 - 1 p.m.)

For Access questions, please call: 513-632-7586

About Access

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was passed to remove the physical barriers that have kept people with disabilities from fully participating in society.

The ADA states that Metro's regular bus service should be the primary means of public transportation for everyone, including people with disabilities. Under the ADA, Access serves as a "safety net" for only those people who do not have the functional capability to ride Metro buses. Disability alone does not qualify a person to use Access under the ADA.

Access' service area and hours of operation are based on regular Metro service. Access service is limited to operation within 3/4 of a mile of regular (non-express) Metro service and within the hours of regular (non-express) Metro service. For questions regarding Access policies, please call the Access information line at 513-632-7586.

Access Fare

Hamilton County: $4.00 (As of April 4, 2021)

Access fares can be paid in any combination of cash and tickets equaling the exact fare. Access tickets cannot be accepted for fares on any Metro route.

Access Applications

Access no longer accepts applications by mail or fax. After completing the application, applicants should call (513) 632-7586 to schedule an in-person transportation skills assessment. All applicants (new applicants and recertifying customers) should bring their completed application with them at the time of their appointment. The assessments are conducted at 7000 Montgomery Road in Silverton.

Having the application complete and available at the time of the assessment appointment will help to make the appointment go faster.
All applicants (new applicants and recertifying customers) will be required to present valid photo ID at the time of their Access appointment. Valid forms of photo ID include:

The application and assessment will not be processed without both documents.

Applicants will need to reschedule their assessment appointment if they are unable to provide both items at the time of their appointment.

For recertifications, applicants may experience a lapse in service if they do not keep their assessment appointment or fail to complete the entire process by their expiration date.

Applicants should also bring any mobility aid that they normally use when traveling. (cane, walker, etc.)

Monthly Fare Deal stickers will only be sold to those customers holding valid Fare Deal cards. Access customers with valid Access identification cards can still use their Access cards to ride Metro for half-fare. Just show the operator your Access ID when boarding to receive a discounted fare.
ADA Transportation Application Cover Sheet ADA Transportation Application ADA Notice of Right to Appeal ADA Eligibility Information Requests for Reasonable Modifications & Procedures

Rules of Riding

Access drivers are responsible for:

Assisting customers on and off the vehicles lift or steps

Securing your wheelchair or scooter

Fastening every customer's seat belt

Calling 911 in case of any medical emergency on the vehicle

Collecting fares

Access drivers are NOT responsible for:

Carrying groceries and packages

Installing child safety seats

Important Access Phone Numbers

For more information on Access, call the Access information line: 513-632-7590.

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Access is a shared-ride public transportation service, providing origin-to-destination transportation in small buses for people whose disabilities prevent them from riding Metro buses. To use Access, you must first register and be approved for service, a process that can take up to three weeks. Visit the Access office on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays from 8:15 a.m.

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Butler, Montgomery, Greene, and Warren Counties' RESOURCE CONSORTIUM - SALT Padlet

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Butler, Montgomery, Greene, and Warren Counties' RESOURCE CONSORTIUM - SALT Padlet

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This is Butler, Montgomery, Greene, and Warren Counties’ S.A.L.T & S.A.L.T. TEENS Series Live Resource Binder/ website. This binder contains presentation material with documents, links to videos and web-sites, along other information to assist family members, school personnel and other stakeholders interested in the transition from school to adult life planning, linkage, and outcomes for transition-age youth with developmental disabilities. While these resources are brought to you for your reference, S.A.L.T. does not endorse any specific organization, agency, or service. The information contained in this binder is subject to change.

Interested in Specific Trainings? Click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d2h_RVGkpcgSv8segz2x9KJyNCOhIKGL/view

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Welcome to the Butler, Montgomery, Greene, and Warren Counties’ S.A.L.T & S.A.L.T. TEENS Series Live Resource Binder. This binder contains presentation material with documents, links to videos and web-sites, along other information to assist family members, school personnel and other stakeholders interested in the transition from school to adult life planning, linkage, and outcomes for transition-age youth with developmental disabilities. While these resources are brought to you for your reference, S.A.L.T. does not endorse any specific organization, agency, or service. The information contained in this binder is subject to change.

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Traveling? Need to plan for restroom breaks with a changing table? Check out this website to help you plan!

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How to find Med Admin Training on DODD website

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Residential Information Systems Project for the I/DD Community

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Residential Information Systems Project for the I/DD Community

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About RISP

Since 1977, the Residential Information Systems Project (RISP) has gathered, maintained, and analyzed longitudinal data on Medicaid funded long-term supports and services (LTSS) for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Specifically, the RISP team:

Gathers and maintains annual statistics and longitudinal trend data on Medicaid, state, and locally funded residential and in-home support.

Conducts an annual survey of public residential facilities (PRF) describing status of the facility and the characteristics of people living there.

Conducts literature reviews, case studies, state level policy studies, and secondary analyses of existing data sets to answer key policy and program questions about residential and community supports.

Provides ongoing assistance to individuals, government agencies, public and private organizations, media outlets and others on residential and community supports for people with IDD.

Publishes annual reports and monthly updates on the status and trends in residential and community living supports.

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Interactive Ohio Residential Data Profile (RISP)

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Interactive Ohio Residential Data Profile (RISP)

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Profiles show longitudinal changes in residential settings for LTSS recipients with IDD, state IDD agency caseloads, Medicaid Waiver waiting lists and Medicaid recipients by funding authority. They also show FY 2020 expenditures per person by funding authority, setting type, and age. Blank spaces or breaks in a trend line indicate years in which a data element was not collected or for which a state provided incomplete or no data. Large year-to-year changes often reflect changes in state data sources or methodology, the addition or termination of a funding authority, or inclusion of a narrower or broader set of recipients. The State Notes describe variations from the survey definitions, alternative data sources used, reasons for large year-to-year changes, and other factors affecting data interpretation. Additional national and state data can be viewed in the RISP project’s Chart Gallery at https://risp.umn.edu/viz. Survey questions and operational definitions can be found in the Publications section of the RISP website.

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Opportunities for Ohioans With Disabilities (OOD)

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Opportunities for Ohioans With Disabilities (OOD)

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Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) offers vocational rehabilitation services to help Ohioans with developmental disabilities who want to find or keep a job in the community.

OOD counselors work with local County Boards of Developmental Disabilities to help Ohioans find community employment.

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Sibling Support Group: Autism Connections

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Sibling Support Group: Autism Connections

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For siblings of individuals with Autism.