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03/21/2026

World Down Syndrome Day is a time to celebrate, reflect, and take meaningful action.

People with Down syndrome deserve access, opportunity, and true belonging in every part of their community. Today is a reminder that inclusion is not a one-day effort. It is something we build together, every day.

We celebrate people, families, and advocates who continue to push for systems that see the whole person and create space for everyone to thrive. We also recommit to the work ahead, ensuring that every person with developmental disabilities has the support and opportunities they need to live a full and meaningful life.

Join us in moving beyond awareness and into action.

03/20/2026

Early educators, don’t forget: ElevateDD is giving away a limited number of conference tickets to attend the Ohio Early Childhood Conference in April! For your chance to win a ticket, please submit this form: https://forms.office.com/r/vSaBRBap4x. For bonus entries, follow us, like this post, and tag a friend who should also enter. We’ll draw four random winners on March 26.

Please note that the giveaway covers conference registration only and does not include lodging or other travel expenses, and tickets are courtesy of ElevateDD. Please reach out to info@elevatedd.org with any questions.

ElevateDD is proud to sponsor the Inclusive Child Care Track at this year’s conference, where thousands of early childhood educators will come together to learn and grow in their expertise.

All 12 sessions in our sponsored track are approved for the following credits: EI Developmental Specialist/Supervisor (EIDSS); EI Service Supervisor/Coordinator (EISC); Service and Support Administration (SSA); Superintendent (S).

We’re also excited to share that ElevateDD’s President & CEO, Troy Hunter, will be presenting at the conference!

To learn more about the conference, and to purchase tickets, please visit Ohio AEYC's website: https://www.oaeyc.org/for-attendee.

03/20/2026

“World Down Syndrome Day is a wonderful time for reflection and awareness, but it’s also a reminder that inclusion happens in the everyday moments that follow.”

Saturday, March 21, marks World Down Syndrome Day, a time to celebrate, reflect, and recommit to building communities where everyone belongs. Start your celebration by exploring our newest blog post, written by Jen Franklin Kearns, ElevateDD’s Director of Communications and a proud DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio mom.

Read: https://www.elevatedd.org/news/worlddownsyndromeday

03/19/2026

Applications are now open for the ElevateDD Voices Fellowship!

This leadership program is for Ohio adults with developmental disabilities who want to strengthen their leadership skills and help improve systems and supports.

Fellows will learn about:
• Storytelling and public speaking
• Community leadership
• Communicating in decision-making spaces

Participants will also complete a leadership project that helps improve their community.

The program runs June 2026 – June 2027 and will include up to 10 participants.

If you care about making Ohio better for people with developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today: https://www.elevatedd.org/elevateddvoicesfellowship

Applicants will be notified no later than May 1.

03/18/2026

ElevateDD believes that systems should work with people, not around them. That’s why we provided testimony on House Bill 585 this week, advocating for solutions that expand access to safe, accessible housing in our communities.

“When people with developmental disabilities have access to safe, accessible housing in their communities, they are better able to maintain employment, build relationships, and live full and meaningful lives.”

Housing is more than a place to live. It’s a foundation for health, stability, and opportunity. House Bill 585 adopts rules regarding the use of community capital assistance funds to create more options and choice for people with developmental disabilities. Read more about House Bill 585 here: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb585

We’re proud to lend our voice and show up to advance systems that reflect dignity and choice and build true communities for all.

03/17/2026

Don’t miss your chance to join ElevateDD and the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) on March 23 for Topics in Educational Advocacy, a webinar series supporting students with disabilities, their families, and educators.

Join host Rachel Heiber (Adult Literacy Ohio), Janet Kolk (OCECD), and Jen Franklin Kearns (ElevateDD, and a DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio parent) for Dispute Resolution for Families with Children Learning on an IEP, a discussion that will explore Ohio’s dispute resolution processes, including:

• Facilitation
• Mediation
• Administrative Review
• The difference between a state complaint and a due process complaint.

You’ll gain both systems-level knowledge and a real family perspective.

Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 6 PM

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_24f0iLN-Te-OMuT3h42Mcg

03/16/2026

“At DSACO, social work is woven into everything we do. We support people with Down syndrome and their families prenatally through adulthood across 25 counties in Central Ohio, ensuring no family navigates the journey alone.”

March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize the impact of social workers in strengthening communities and supporting families. DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio's licensed social worker, Kirsti Osborne, shared how social work shapes and strengthens the work we do every day.

Read more on our blog: https://www.elevatedd.org/news/celebratingsocialwork

03/13/2026

ElevateDD is happy to sponsor the Inclusive Child Care Track at this year’s Ohio Early Childhood Conference in April, where thousands of early childhood educators will come together to learn and grow in their expertise.

All 12 sessions in our sponsored track are approved for the following credits: EI Developmental Specialist/Supervisor (EIDSS); EI Service Supervisor/Coordinator (EISC); Service and Support Administration (SSA); Superintendent (S).

Exciting news: we’re giving away a limited number of conference tickets to attend the Ohio Early Childhood Conference! For your chance to win a ticket, please submit this form: https://forms.office.com/r/vSaBRBap4x. For bonus entries, follow us, like this post, and tag a friend who should also enter. We’ll draw four random winners on March 26.

Please note that the giveaway covers conference registration only and does not include lodging or other travel expenses, and tickets are courtesy of ElevateDD. Please reach out to info@elevatedd.org with any questions.

To learn more about the conference, and to purchase tickets, please visit Ohio AEYC's website: https://www.oaeyc.org/for-attendee.

03/12/2026

Introducing the panelists for our upcoming ConnecteDD webinar, “Connecting to Down Syndrome Supports Across Ohio”!

Join us on Tuesday, March 31 to learn how to navigate support systems, build meaningful connections, and engage with regional and statewide partners working to expand access, belonging, and opportunity for people with Down syndrome and their families across Ohio.

We’re grateful to Beth Smith of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, Toni Mullee of the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, Krista Jensen of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo, and Stephanie Leppert of DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio for sharing their expertise and perspective in this important conversation.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pBdp167jTMekik1mbm2Jqw

03/11/2026

On Wednesday morning, ElevateDD’s President & CEO Troy Hunter joined other advocates to testify before the Ohio Senate Health Committee in support of House Bill 141, which would establish Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers (PPECCs) in Ohio.

ElevateDD has heard from families who are struggling to find child care that can safely support children with developmental disabilities and complex needs. Our statewide survey of 768 families found that many want child care but cannot access it because providers are unable to meet their child’s needs. For many families, this lack of care also affects their ability to work and maintain stability.

House Bill 141 would add an important option to Ohio’s continuum of care by creating medically staffed settings that can support children with complex needs while helping families stay connected to work and community.

Strengthening access to care helps ensure every child and every family has the support they need to thrive.

03/10/2026

"I told them my story about why protecting Medicaid is important to me: it helps me with transportation to and from work, with my provider who helps me be more independent, and with enabling me to live with my roommate instead of at home with my mom. For people who are living on their own with a roommate, it’s important to have a provider who can help you with cooking, meal planning, take you grocery shopping or to Special Olympics, and more. Because if you don’t have a provider, when you need help with something, who will help you?" - Stephanie Leppert, DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio's Outreach & Advocacy Associate

Visit our News page to learn more about Stephanie's advocacy experience, funded by DSACO's Marge Barnheiser Advocacy Scholarship. Applications for this year's scholarship are now open!

Read the blog post: https://www.elevatedd.org/news/stephanie-goes-to-washington

03/09/2026

Tune in Tuesday for Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State address to hear updates on policies affecting communities across Ohio.

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