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Developmental Disabilities

Awareness Month

Daylight Saving Time begins

Spring begins

Staff Inservice Day (AACs closed)

RRAAC - Jazzercise, 2pm FREE, Open to allSpecial Olympics State Basketball Tournament Hilliard, OH, thru 3/23

March 2019

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Special Olympics North Sectional Regional Basketball Tournament, LCCC, CCBDD Rockets 9am (Winner plays 3/3)

Inclusion begins with YOU Fashion ShowLocation TBD

Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church Buddy Break, Inclusive Respite w/activities for children age16 and under 1- 4pm, 11680 Royalton Rd. North Royalton, For info, email lebner@royred.org

RRAAC/Cleveland Food Bank Produce Distribution,10:30am - noon Planting Seeds of Know-ledge Educational ForumSpecial Needs Estate Plan-ning, 6:30 - 8:30pm, ESC of Cuy. Cty., Registration required. See back for info.

RRAAC & Lakewood Senior Center Jazzercise at Lakewood Sr. Center every Monday,12:15pm

SOUP Advocacy Group Meeting 10:30am, Garfield Hts. Library, For info or to RSVP, call (216) 736-2722Partners in Rhyme Music Activities, United Methodist Church of Brook Park,7pm For info, call (216) 676-0774

RRAAC - Food Pantry Pack and Sort, 6:30 - 7:30pm

RRAAC - Rocky River Assistance Program Food Distribution 1 - 2pmThe Arc/Cavs DD Aware-ness at the Q, For info, call (216) 420-2750

SAW, Inc. Board Meeting Ryan Agricultural Center 7:30am MHAAC - City of Maple Hts. Food Pantry, 9:30 - 11:30amDown Syndrome Day

Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga Cty. Hiring Event, University Heights To register, call (216) 931-7348MDA - CCBDD Board Meeting, 5:30pm

RRAAC - Tai-Chi, 10 - 11am, FREE, Open to allRRAAC & Lakewood Senior Center Jazzercise at Lakewood Park, 2pm

RRAAC - Tai-Chi, 10 - 11am, FREE, Open to allRRAAC & Lakewood Senior Center Jazzercise at Lakewood Park, 2pm

Harvest for Hunger Kick-OffPeople First Meeting 6:30 - 8pm, Cleveland Clinic Bldg., Rm. A 5001 Rockside Rd., For info, go to thearcofgreat-ercleveland.org

Ohio SIBS Reaching for Inspiration, The Story of The Shepherd’s Crook Orphan Ministry Bridgewater Conference Ctr., Powell, OH, 5:30pm$50, For info, visit www.ohiosibs.org

InclusIon

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Ohio Statehouse DD Awareness & Advocacy Day, 10am, Live-streamed www.ohiochannel.org

Special Olympics Basket-ball North Sectional Finals LCCC,11am

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March 2019

(216) 241-8230 www.CuyahogaBDD.org 1275 Lakeside Avenue E.• Cleveland, OH 44114-1129Summer will be here soon. Plan early.

Save the date for future educational forums. April 9 - Special Education Law; May 14 - Assistive Technology

DD Awareness MonthSpecial Needs Estate Planning

March 12, 20196:30 - 8:30pm

Presented by: David Banas, Attorney

Educational Services Center of Cuyahoga County(ESC) 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, OH 44131

This estate planning forum will cover a variety of important topics that can help you plan for the future. Topics will include special needs trusts, discretionary trusts, delegated decision-making, an overview of Medicaid and Social Security eligibility and strategies to maximize benefits.

No cost. Registration required. Go to www.cuyahogabdd.org/en-US/PlantingSeeds.aspx

or call 216-736-2690.CCBDD has revised its former Planting the Seeds for a Successful Future workshop series to

include more topics, more guest presenters and more opportunities to learn and share.

Take advantage of at least $700 to support camp opportunities.

InclusIon

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Five things YOU can do to promote inclusionBE INSPIRED Invite one of our Good Life Ambassadors (advocates) to speak at your agency, business or event by calling (216) 736-2924.

BE INCLUSIVE Support ways people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community life. Arrange a free training on inclusive practices or sensory-friendly experiences by calling (216) 736-2722.

HIRE someone with a developmental disability and enhance workforce diversity. People with disabilities can work and want to work. Meet your hiring needs by contacting the Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County at (216) 931-7458.

VOLUNTEER with us. Share your time, interests and friendship. Become a community friend. Learn more about volunteer opportunities by calling (216) 736-2722.

CONNECT We’re here to support and empower people with developmental disabilities. If you or someone you know is in need of our support, contact us at (216) 241-8230.Join us on Facebook to learn how you can help create a more inclusive community.

Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center10561 Sawmill ParkwayPowell, Ohio 43065

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019

Now, thanks to the generosity of The GLOW Foundation you can spend an evening withScott and Kathy Rosenow to BE INSPIRED!

• Doors open at 5:30 PM • Tickets: $50/person • Dinner • Cash bar • Scott and Kathy Rosenow’s inspirational story• Local hotel information attached

For more informationvisit www.ohiosibs.org

Ohio SIBS Presents "Reaching for Inspiration"The Story of The Shepherd’s Crook Orphan Ministry

The Shepherd's Crook Orphan Ministry was founded by Scott and Kathy Rosenow as the result of their adoptions of special-needs children. Soon after the Rosenow’s took their first tentative steps

into the world of adoption and waiting orphans, their eyes were opened to the overwhelming need that exists. Over 30 years later, the story of their journey remains informative and inspiring.

For more information visit www.ohiosibs.org

Fairfield Inn & Suites (3.1 Miles)7150 Sawmill RoadDublin, OH 43235614-389-3036

Cloverleaf Suites (4.2 Miles)4130 Tuller RoadDublin, OH 43017614-766-7762

Hampton Inn (4.3 Miles)3920 Tuller RdDublin, OH 43017614-889-0573

Embassy Suites (5.1 Miles)5100 Upper Metro Place Dublin, OH 43017614-790-9000

Holiday Inn Express (5.1 Miles)5500 Tuttle Crossing BlvdDublin OH 43016614-793-5500

Courtyard Dublin (5.2 Miles)5175 Post RdDublin, OH 43017614-764-9393

Hilton Garden Inn (5.3 Miles)500 Metro Place NDublin OH 43017614-766-9900

Columbus Marriott NW (6.4 Miles)5605 Blazer PkwyDublin, OH 43017614-791-1000

Holiday Inn (6.8 Miles)7007 N High St.Worthington, OH 43085614-436-0700

Sheraton Suites (8.3 Miles)201 Hutchinson AvenueColumbus, OH 43235614-436-0004

Holiday Inn Express (7.8 Miles)5500 Tuttle Crossing Blvd.Dublin, OH 43016614-793-5500

Double Tree (8.3 Miles)175 Hutchinson AveColumbus, OH 43235614-885-3334

Area Hotels Conveniently Located NearBridgewater Banquet & Conference Center

Come. Be Inspired.

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Date Topic Overview

Tuesday February 126:30 - 8:30pm

Tuesday March 12

6:30 - 8:30pm

Tuesday April 9

6:30 - 8:30pm

Tuesday May 14

6:30 - 8:30pm

Tuesday June 11

6:30 - 8:30pm

STABLE AccountNicholas Hancart Public Affairs Officer, STABLE

Special Needs Estate Planning David Banas, Attorney

Special Education Law Linda Gorczynski, Attorney Mary Jo O’Neill, Parent Advocate

I.T. = Independence + TechnologyJulia Wolff & Sid Blair Assistive Technology Specialists

GuardianshipChuck Corea CCBDD Attorney

Learn how you can have more independence and financial stability. Ohio’s STABLE Program provides tax-advantaged savings and investment opportunities to individuals with disabilities without risk of losing needs-based benefits. Join us for an overview of the STABLE Program and learn how to open an account and benefit from savings and investments.

2019 Schedule

This estate planning forum will cover a variety of important topics that can help you plan for the future. Topics will include special needs trusts, discretionary trusts, delegated decision-making, an overview of Medicaid and Social Security eligibility, and strategies to maximize benefits.

This presentation is perfect for parents of school-aged children with disabilities. Learn from the expertise of an attorney and parent advocate most everything you need to know about evaluations, the Individual Education Program (IEP) and important legal safeguards that are in place to help students with disabilities.

Be inspired by how every day technologies are assisting individuals with disabilities to be more independent at home, at work, and in the community. CCBDD’s assistive technology specialists will demonstrate devices and apps that can help a person with everything from getting ready in the morning to taking medications on time.

This forum will provide a detailed overview of guardianship related to people with developmental disabilities. What is a guardian? What are the types of guardianship? Why are guardians appointed? Join CCBDD’s attorney to learn the answers to these questions and the guardianship process in general.

Planting Seeds of Knowledge Educational Forums

All forums will be held at the ESC of Cuyahoga County, 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, OH 44131 No cost. Registration required. Go to www.CuyahogaBDD.org/en-US/PlantingSeeds.aspx

or call 216-736-2690.

July 9

August 13

September 10

October 8

November 12

Transitioning from School to Adulthood

SIBS (Special Initiatives by Brothers & Sisters)

Pathway to Employment - Employment First

Recreation, Leisure and Camp Opportunities

Creative Housing Options

Save the date for these forums planned for later this year.

People First of Cuyahoga County is a local chapter of the nationwide self-advocacy

group that gives individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities training to build skills in

decision-making so they can advocate for themselves.

PEOPLE FIRST OF CUYAHOGA

COUNTY.

PRESENTED BY:

SUPPORTED BY:

VISIT THEARCOFGREATERCLEVELAND.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION

Monday, 18 MarchMonday, 15 AprilMonday, 20 May

Monday, 17 JuneMonday, 15 July

Monday, 19 AugustMonday, 16 September*

Monday, 21 OctoberMonday, 18 NovemberMonday, 16 December*

JOIN US!ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M. AND END AT 8 P.M.  

AT: CLEVELAND CLINIC INDEPENDENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

LOWER LEVEL, CONFERENCE ROOM A 5001 ROCKSIDE ROAD INDEPENDENCE, OHIO 44131

* September and December Meetings require an RSVP.September meeting will be held at CCBDD:

1275 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114.

2019 Cleveland Area Transition Boosters

For Families of Transition-age Youth

These six free sessions will provide information on the transition from high school to adult life for youth with disabilities. Families, individuals with disabilities, educators, and

other professionals are invited to attend.

1. Tuesday, April 16 Guardianship & Other Alternatives 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: North Royalton Public Library

5071 Wallings Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133 The following five sessions will be held at: Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, 20000 Harvard Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 44122 6:30pm – 8:30pm

2. Thursday, June 20 Achieving Quality Employment

3. Thursday, July 18 Sexuality, Safety, Relationships

4. Thursday, September 26 Waivers

5. Coming soon this fall * New Medical Transition Collaborative Event

6. Thursday, November 21 Transition IEPs & Writing Transition Goals

Questions? Contact Amy Clawson, amy.clawson@cchmc.org, 513-814-0674

Planning support for Transition Boosters is provided by: LiveSpecial.com / NCJW, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Friendship Circle of Cleveland, Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism, and Milestones Autism Resources

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.

Register at: www.ohiof2f.org/training