SOAG Southern Ohio Advocacy Group

18/09/2025

We are pleased to announce that an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be available for our upcoming 11:00 a.m. worship services.
By providing ASL interpretation, we aim to ensure that everyone can participate fully in our services.

We invite you to join us this Sunday and experience our worship in a way that is accessible to everyone.
We look forward to seeing you there!

For questions about the ASL ministry at Real Joy Community Fellowship,
Phone: (740)663-6333
Email: the church at: info@real-joy.org
or
Jeffery Burns at: mrjeffreyburns@gmail.com

16/09/2025

Tim Steward from the Fayette County Board of DD brought SOCOG’s Mobile Smart Home to our September meeting. THS recently updated the home with their latest technology.
For more information on the Mobile Smart Home or how to bring it to your event, contact Tim at tstewart@fchcdd.org.

16/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for our annual SOAG Cookout. We set a new record for meeting attendance with 114 people in attendance from eight SOCOG counties.
Our next meeting will be October 21 at the Service Center in Chillicothe. We hope to see all of you there.

16/09/2025

16/09/2025

SOAG cookout today from 11:00-12:30 at Yoctangee Park in Lion’s Club Shelterhouse. Hotdogs provided, bring chips or dessert.

12/09/2025

10/09/2025

Heather, who spoke at our last meeting, is combining her passion for advocacy with her love of crocheting.
Heather, you rock!

05/09/2025

We are getting closer to our goal! The Blue Envelope program is now in 68 Ohio counties.
The Blue Envelope program helps drivers with disabilities communicate with law enforcement. Get your free Blue Envelope packet today from your county DD office.

05/09/2025

Our annual Summer Cookout will take place on September 16 at 11:00 am in Yoctangee Park in Chilllicothe. We will grilling hot dogs at the Lion's Club Shelter.
Please RSVP to kgothard@socog.org to let us know how many people you are bringing.

25/08/2025

Heather Giles, who spoke at our last meeting, is offering a class for beginner crocheters.

Update: Heather's first class is full! Stay tuned for another class opportunity in the spring.

Exciting Opportunity: Beginner Crochet Training with Heather Giles!
We’re thrilled to announce a new and creative offering from our Advocate, Heather Giles! Starting this fall, Heather will be leading a Beginner Crochet Training Series—a fun and hands-on journey into the art of crochet.

🧶 Class Details:
• Dates: Wednesdays, September 10th through November 29th
• Total Classes: 12 sessions
• Goal: By the end of the series, each participant will have crafted their very own scarf!

To ensure everyone receives personalized guidance, class sizes will be limited. This allows for meaningful one-on-one instruction and support throughout the learning process.

✨ Who Can Join?
• All skill levels are welcome—no experience needed!
• Providers and guardians are encouraged to attend alongside participants.
• If a provider or guardian would also like to participate in the training, please complete a separate registration form for each individual.

Let’s get stitching together! 🧵 Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/YH0QLLXP5a