Central Ohio Family Network

10/17/2024

Registration link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcuGrpz8pHNbLKPA2MvfdtgBdqUcJNM3n

09/24/2024

Getting ready for your child's IEP? Join us for a quick hour and learn how three free Charting the LifeCourse Tools can help you decide what your school goals are for your child with disabilities.
September 25: Two sessions, same content but different times.
9AM-10AM registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfuytrT0vHNaoZVm987kkyWybshiWADK0

6PM-7PM registration
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc-yhrjgoH9UoMFwXKkwncDFbs4nFptfr

03/12/2024

Tonight 6-7:15pm Join us for Life Hack Ideas. You may have some of your own hack ideas.
CHALLENGE: What can you do with this $1.25 phone pop-up stand? Post your ideas here.
Join us https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcu2qrzooGd0lRtw67YhVtcO0R1wfjpGR

03/05/2024

Flyer Content: Logo of the Center for Disability Empowerment. Title: Hour of Empowering: There’s a hack for that! Low-cost or free ways to improve your good life. March 12, 2024 6-7pm, Other pictures on the page are a bunch of pool noodles, pizza cutter, plastic hair clip and the Charting the LifeCourse logo.
Are you frustrated that disability-related items cost more just because they’re labeled as “specialized” equipment or supplies? Spend an hour with us looking at low-cost items or no-cost hacks you can make or buy that may help you on the journey to your good life. Come join us. Maybe you have some personal ideas to share?
Picture of Presenter Ms. Cory Ellen Nourie, Director, Alvarez& Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC. Ms. Nourie spent a good chunk of her career helping young adults with disabilities and health care needs transition to adulthood. This meant a lot of time figuring out creative ways to help people achieve their dreams, from doing chores to driving cars and everything in between. Ms. Nourie will share some of her favorite low-cost or free hacks and is excited to hear about yours.
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcu2qrzooGd0lRtw67YhVtcO0R1wfjpGR #/registration
Need a reasonable accommodation to fully participate, please send a request at least 5 days in advance: Debra Petermann 614-575-8055 dpetermann@disabilityempowerment.net

03/01/2024

Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion (DEAI) and Disability: Discussing Barriers and Universal Access Solutions
Disability access is often referenced separately from DEAI initiatives. During this workshop we will explore the “A” in this widely used acronym and its direct impact on the disability community
Join us to learn about creating a culture of belonging within your organization and beyond. Our morning session begins with an informative panel discussion surrounding disability in diversity, equity, access and inclusion. In the afternoon we will cultivate a better understanding of universal access and how you can be an ally.
Friday April 12, 2024
10AM – 3PM
New Albany Public Library
Meeting Room 1
200 Market St.
New Albany, Ohio 43054
Lunch Provided
Event is FREE, Registration Required here:
https://disabilityempowerment.networkforgood.com/.../6789...
Accommodations requested by Monday April 1 to shetrick@disabilityempowerment.net
Presenter Information:
Dawn Bentley attended Miami University and received her bachelor's in early childhood. early intervention, and special education. Dawn has more than 20 years experience in the field, including opportunities in the classroom, as an early intervention and developmental therapist and consultant, and as a director in the nonprofit sector of the disability field. Dawn began her own consulting firm, CAIRE, LLC (Community Access Inclusion Representation and Equity), in 2021.
CAIRE works with local community organizations who have a vested interest in accessibility and inclusion, specifically for people with disabilities. CAIRE offers accessibility audits, consultation services, training opportunities, speaking engagements, and assistance in event planning. Dawn saw the opportunity to educate the community and bring awareness of the disability community to businesses and organizations that have a desire to provide accessible programs, services, and employment opportunities. Dawn is a member of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Toledo and is a founding member of the DEAI ALLiance of Northwest Ohio.
The Center for Disability Empowerment is a community-based, non-residential Center providing supports and resources to individuals with any disability to live, learn, work, worship and play in their communities as they choose.
Sponsored in part through funding from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities/Ohio Family Network grant.

Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion (DEAI) & Disability : Discussing Barriers and Universal Access Solutions For special dietary requests please contact Dawn Irving at dirving@disabilityempowerment.net

02/07/2024

For Ohio Special Education teachers, Transition Coordinators and parents. Learn about this free program that is done in your classroom with staff support for your students with disabilities in the process of transitioning from high school.
Save the Date content: Logo of the Center for Disability Empowerment and the logo of The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities. It's My Turn. Thursday February 15 12pm-1pm virtual.
It's My Turn-a self determination curriculum for students with disabilities in middle school through high school. This training was designed for students who struggle in the learning process, possibly needing extra time to learn skills to assist them in deciding upon and reaching their goals for life after high school.
Q & A to follow & how teachers can use this support.
Free but you must register : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-uuqjMrH9wiBtSua4W8uDb-RXw2VqOg
This will not be recorded.

01/30/2024

Save the Date February 2024 flyer content:

It’s My Turn Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-uuqjMrH9wiBtSua4W8uDb-RXw2VqOg

Medicaid Waivers 101 registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpc-mtqDkoHtbD2reubyZsRGvivt3Tokf_

A young woman smiling and pointing to the logo for The Center for Disability Empowerment. For families and professionals: Save the Date February 2024. Charting the LifeCourse logo.
On the left side of the page. “It’s My Turn” February 15th Lunch & Learn 12-1pm.
Learn more about this self-determination curriculum for students with disabilities in middle school through high school. Students will learn about themselves, the choices they have, becoming better self-advocates and how to be better prepared to enter the adult world as they transition from school to the community.
Professionals: Looking for tools to assist your students in becoming prepared for life after high school?
Parents: Would you like your child to become better prepared for their future after graduation?
Photo of presenter Sandy Brickner Ohio Coalition for the Education of children with Disabilities. Sandy is a white woman with long blonde hair.
On the right side of this page. Medicaid Waivers 101 February 20th 6:30-7:30pm Learn about the basics of Medicare and Medicaid. Discuss the waivers that Medicaid offers from nursing home level of care waivers to developmental disability waivers. Find out who can use a waiver, what services are offered, and how to sign up for a waiver. Questions and answers session to close.
Presenter: Jennifer Kucera Healthcare Outreach Coordinator, The Center for Disability Empowerment. Photo: Jennifer is a white woman with red hair and smiling.

Need a reasonable accommodation to fully participate please send a request at least 5 days in advance: Debra Petermann 614-575-8055 dpetermann@disabilityempowerment.net

01/25/2024

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfu2qqDIvGN3gATmzsbK-7xiZEMNr5O8i
Content of Flyer: Logos of The Center for Disability Empowerment and Ohio Disability and Health Partnership. Living Well in the Community Health Virtual Workshop. For people with disabilities: Making choices that help you live the life you want to live. Picture of two happy men looking at each other while shaking hands. One man is sitting in a wheelchair and the other is a person with a leg prosthetic.

10 Wednesdays March 6th-May 8th 10:00am-11:30am
Free workshop-Registration required- 10 seats available
Living Well in the Community Workshop includes 10 sessions on:
• Goal Setting
• Building Support
• Healthy Reactions
• Staying on Course
• Healthy Communication
• Seeking Information
• Eating Well
• Physical Activity
• Advocacy
• Maintenance

This class may let you:
• Choose and work on a meaningful personal goal
• Experience peer support
• Create more possibilities in your life
• Make improvements to your health and wellness

What is in a workshop?
• Facilitated Group Discussion
• Useful Information
• Informative Video

Need a reasonable accommodation to fully participate,
please send a request at least 5 days in advance of the first session:
Debra Petermann | 614-575-8055 | dpetermann@disabilityempowerment.net

12/12/2023

The Center for Disability Empowerment had hosted a World Cafe at The Westerville Community Center Oct 27, 2022. Al does a great presentation on Community Inclusion. He will be in Columbus March 14 & 15th.

11/29/2023

Tonight the EmpowerYOUth Group with The Center for Disability Empowerment will meet at Karl Road Library 6-8pm. This group is for youth with disabilities ages 14-24. We will be learning about how to animate using the FlipAClip APP. Presenter: Mr. Marthaler. RSVP by email. dpetermann@disabilityempowerment.net Click on the link below to learn more about the app.

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11/21/2023

Living in Franklin County and have a young person who wants to meet new friends in a real casual way this may be for them? Need more information text me at 614-450-2341.

11/16/2023

IF YOU MISSED IT HERE IS THE EDITED LINK OF THIS WEBINAR.
https://youtu.be/OctvCy6_UMQ

WHAT IS AN SSA (SERVICE AND SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR)?
Did you know that Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities uses the title
SERVICE COORDINATOR for the same position found elsewhere in Ohio? Sound confusing? However, the position description is the same for all of Ohio.
Presenter Nicholas Smith Service Coordination Supervisor for Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Webinars connected to this webinar.What is a Parent Mentor? https://youtu.be/Sgrd-fR_ZMwWhat is a Special Education Transition Coordinator? https://youtu.be/...