Ohio Olmstead Task Force

09/03/2025

Here's some information on the Ohio APSE conference taking place on 9/24!

Just a reminder: There is no Learn and Connect in September.

Ohio APSE is holding its conference on September 24th.

Location: Quest Conference Center, 9200 Worthington Rd., Ste 400, Westerville, OH 43082

For tickets and the full schedule and details on the event, please view our event page, at: https://bit.ly/2025OhioAPSE.

IWith support from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, scholarships are available for self-advocates and family members to attend the Ohio APSE Conference at no cost!

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas about advancing competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities..

09/03/2025

OOTF Meeting happening now via zoom.

OOTF's mission is to advocate, educate, and support change for all people with disabilities by ensuring their rights to participate in a thriving community life.

08/28/2025

Check out registration and more information on the 2025 Caring for the Caregiver Expos in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo at https://www.caringforthecaregiverexpo.com/

08/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Ohio Olmstead Task Force’s table at the Conference and Expo! Thank you for having us and hope to see you next year.

Image Description: The Ohio Olmstead Task Force table display at the Accessible Ohio conference. The display includes a white tablecloth with the blue state of Ohio and the words Ohio Olmstead Task Force as well as handouts and small gifts for those who visited.

08/14/2025

The OSU Rehabilitation Research Training Center (RRTC) Program is looking for adults with intellectual disability to participate in our health study! We want to learn more about individuals with intellectual disability and their health.

Please see the flyer and recruitment video below.

To learn more about the study, you may email mackenzie.burness@osumc.edu or call 1-833-678-7782

08/06/2025

Apologies for the late notice, but come join us at 1 pm via Zoom for our monthly OOTF meeting. Today we have guest speakers Andrew Buck (Andrew.Buck@osumc.edu) and Taylor Richardson (taylorrichardson921@gmail.coman), to talk about an OSU Research Project Opportunity on the health of Individuals with ID. Nominations for some office positions begin today, and we will go over the Bylaws/operating procedures. Please visit us at www.ohioolmstead.com/agenda or email us at ohioolmstead@gmail.com if you need the link to join.

Agenda for June 4, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 pm Agenda WordDownload Agenda TextDownload If you are not a current OOTF member and would like to attend, please join via Zoom: Participants needing accomm…

07/25/2025

This event is taking place TOMORROW!

In honor of the ADA’s 35th Anniversary, SIL’s Young Adult Council would like to invite you to our first annual virtual Advocacy Day!

Saturday July 26th, 2025
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

We’d love to have you join us all day, but feel free to come by whenever it works best for you!

Please register via email to: ashaw@sil-oh.org
(Zoom link will be emailed to you)

Info/Register: https://sil-oh.org/event/advocacy-day/

07/14/2025

This ADA 35th Anniversary event is planned for 7/24 from 12-3pm!

We invite you to come out and celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with us on Thursday, July 24th, 12pm-3pm! Enjoy hot dogs off the grill with various toppings sponsored by ACIL’s Kitchen Connection program! You are able to participate in our raffle at a chance to win some great prizes! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Please RSVP with the following link or give us a call at (937)341-5202:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck0Lh6siilSU_1Pne1_R0ZJdGN2w0cDZ8Gdmb4IEiXpNBjLQ/viewform?usp=header

Sending an RSVP allows us to have an estimated attendance count and make any needed accommodations! So thanks for doing that for us!

Also, if you would like to drop off any resource material (flyers, business cards, brochures, etc.) for our resource table or if your organization would like to bring your own resource table, please contact Barbara Thomas at (937) 341-5202 or Barbara.butler@acils.com. We are also open to donations toward raffle drawing prizes!

Can’t wait to see you all there!

07/08/2025

Check out this event being offered virtually in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 2025.

The Dayton Metropolitan Library has partnered with the Access Center for Independent Living to recognize and honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by presenting the Rainbow & Disabled Roundtable.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Description:

Please join us in a virtual celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. The Dayton Metro Library’s new "Rainbow" series showcases the diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community and disability community. To honor the ADA, we are presenting a roundtable of community members who identify as LGBTQIA+ and who also live with a disability. Come listen to and learn from their varied lived experiences.

Registration Link - Registration is Required:

https://dayton.bibliocommons.com/events/67b1437176df2acdf42fbe7b

For more information, please contact: JORDAN OSTRUM, MLIS

LGBTQIA+ Services Specialist

He/Him/His

P: 937.496.8612

jostrum@daytonmetrolibrary.org

The Dayton Metro Library is committed to providing access to all events. Please contact the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665 to request accommodations for sign language interpretation, audio amplification, and/or language translation. Additional accommodations may be available upon request. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

07/07/2025

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Here is information about upcoming events hosted by OOTF and advocacy events hosted by other community organizations. Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee When: Tuesday, July 8th at 3:30 – 4:…

06/22/2025

Today is the 26th anniversary of the Olmstead decision.
On June 22, 1999, the United States Supreme Court held that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Court held that “public entities must provide community-based services to persons with disabilities.”
Learn more about the Olmstead decision here: https://archive.ada.gov/olmstead/olmstead_about.htm

Today marks the anniversary of the Olmstead decision, a landmark moment in disability rights history. On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court affirmed the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities, fostering greater independence and inclusion. We honor this day and continue to advocate for accessibility and equality for all.

06/04/2025

Hello Everyone!

Please join OOTF, June 4th from 1 to 3p, via Zoom.

Please read all the way to the end for important information.

We have several speakers this month!

First, we'll hear from an organization called StationMD. According to their website, they offer physician telehealth visits specifically for people with I/DD and other vulnerable populations.

www.stationmd.com

Then we will hear from Adam Herman from the Ohio Association of County Boards. He will discuss the work that is being done in the Federal DD Partners group. This group represents different Ohio based organizations that work within the DD system that have come together to advocate on policy and budgetary issues occurring at the federal level.

Last, but not least, we will hear from Matt O'Nesti who is the Board Chair at Disability Rights Ohio. He will discuss his idea for a video project that could possibly help Ohio advocate on the state and federal level.

Accommodations:

If you need accommodations in order to fully attend any OOTF meeting, including the monthly meeting, Committee meetings or workgroups, please let me know as soon as possible.

If you'd like the zoom link, please email us at ohioolmstead@gmail.com or visit https://ohioolmstead.com/agenda/
Zoom's automatic Closed Captioning will be activated.

The meeting will be recorded so, if you would like a copy please email me or Brittanie Maddox (bmaddox@disabilityrightsohio.org)

Next Meeting: August 6, 2025 (There will be NO meeting in July!)

New ideas:

If you have any ideas for a discussion topic or a speaker, please feel free to email us.

If you know of any individuals or organizations that would like to be involved with the Ohio Olmstead Task Force, feel free to reach out to us!
ohioolmstead@gmail.com

StationMD is a physician service that is dedicated to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) with virtual telehealth specialists