Luke 5 Adventures is offering FREE hikes in the southwest Ohio area for those who may not be able to hike themselves due to a disability. This service is offered to all ages and will provide individuals with experiences they may have thought they couldn’t encounter before! Luke 5 Adventures also offers custom adventures out […]
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The Regional Autism Advisory Council of Southwest Ohio is hosting a number of Zoom sessions on Autism and mental health as well as severe autism. There are eight total sessions and you are welcome to attend as many as you would like depending on what you are interested in! To register for any of the […]
Read the full article by Francine Pierson Here: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2020-0515-screen-time-fatigue/full/?utm_source=asha&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=picks&utm_content=061620&utm_campaign=ashanow& The COVID-19 pandemic forced increased use of screens into nearly every aspect of our collective lives, whether your pre-pandemic existence consisted of attending preschool or running a business. We rely on screens for everything from classes and work meetings to religious services, hobbies, and leisure activities […]
The Greater Cincinnati Autism Society is hosting an online conversation about Medicaid Wiavers in Ohio. Join them to learn about different types of waivers, who is eligible and the process of getting a waiver, and the possible impacts of Medicaid Cuts. The talk will be facilitated by Nyoka Craddolph, Chase Hurst, Lee Ann Emmons, and […]
With COVID-19 precautions and various regulations being implemented nation wide, kids Summer Camps are less likely to be available during the summer of 2020. Luckily, Microsoft and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have teamed up to host a series of virtual summer camps that are specifically geared […]
Read this social story created by the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital here: https://www.ucucedd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Social-Distancing-Social-Narrative_CCHMC-1.pdf This book was created and written by: Meg Stone-Heaberlin, Celia Schloemer and Rebecca Shaffer Additionally, a video has been created to help children understand the importance of and how to socially distance. Watch it here! Elite Kids Therapy is always available to help […]
Microsoft is offering their 10th annual Ability Summit as an online event in 2020! Read more to learn about this free event on May 27th and May 28th. What is Microsoft Ability Summit? The Microsoft Ability Summit is a digital event experience that brings together people with disabilities, allies, and accessibility professionals to Imagine, Build, […]
The Greater Cincinnati Autism Society is hosting an online conversation about Social Security disability benefits. Join them to learn about the application and medical decision processes, as well as an overview ofeligibility factors for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The talk will be facilitated by Public Affairs Specialists Kelly Draggoo […]
Ohio Family to Family is hosting a free virtual training program to help families understand the legal aspects of special education during the COVID-19 restrictions and to help implement practical strategies to adapt to an at home learning environment. The training session will be joined by guest speakers : John Price, Esq, Staff Attorney for […]
Join the Cincinnati Autism Society for an online conversation about autism and mental health. Though mental health issues are common for everyone, those with autism can experience mental illness more frequently than those who are neurotypical. Facilitators, along with a self-advocate panel, will discuss common mental health illnesses along with treatment options and supports. When […]