Please see the latest issue of DODD's Pipeline attached and below. Thank you. Mark Davis President Ohio Provider Resource Association 1152 Goodale Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43212 (614) 224-6772 www.opra.org On 3/14/12 2:18 PM, "Steinman, Sherry" <Sherry.Steinman@dodd.ohio.gov> wrote: >Hello PIPELINE Readers! >Please see the PDF ATTACHMENT to read this issue of PIPELINE including >photos, graphics, and a more attractive layout. PLEASE NOTE: This issue >is larger than usual and contains more photos due to Awareness events >around the state. > >We provide the Plain Text-only format, pasted in to this email, to >improve accessibility for readers whose computer monitors or adaptive >programs do not show or read graphic elements very well, and for those >who read this on a cell phone screen. The text information contained in >this format is the same as the text information in the pdf attachment. >Thank you for reading PIPELINE electronic newsletter, archived at >http://dodd.ohio.gov/pipeline/Pages/default.aspx > >_______________________________________ >Pipeline News from the Ohio Department of Developmental >Disabilities John R. Kasich, Governor > John L. Martin, Director > >Pipeline is published at least twice monthly. Issues are archived at >www.dodd.ohio.gov/pipeline >Share your thoughts with us at feedback@list.dodd.ohio.gov; Visit us at >www.dodd.ohio.gov > >March 14, 2012 >Volume 6, Issue 6 > >In This Issue … >· 1. Administration Update: Mid-Biennium Budget Review Proposal >Presented >· 2. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Kickoff Event Unites >Hundreds in Celebration >· 3. Developmental Centers Clearly Illustrate March Theme >· 4. Family Advisory Council Learns About Work, P.L.A.Y. >· 5. Statewide Efforts Highlight Community Engagement >· 6. HOME Choice Council Seeks New Members >Pipeline PostScripts: Many New Upcoming Events and Opportunities > >-Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month- >We hope you will share information and a photo of your local activities! >Please send information about your Awareness Month activities for >possible inclusion the March 28 issue of Pipeline. Send to: >sherry.steinman@dodd.ohio.gov . > >PHOTOS HERE >See article #2 in this issue. > >Administration Update >1. Mid-Biennium Budget Review Proposal Presented >Governor John Kasich presented a Mid-Biennium Budget Review (MBR) >proposal today, which includes a plan to cut the state income tax, >overhaul energy policy, and help urban schools, as well as affect state >agencies’ policy language. Provisions regarding policy language have >been requested by the Office of Health Transformation, DODD, and the >Department of Taxation. >The proposed MBR also includes minor budget cuts for fiscal year 2013, as >Governor Kasich has asked department leaders to identify opportunities to >reduce an amount equal to about 1% of current appropriations. Proposals >by the Office of Health Transformation are designed to further the >Administration's Medicaid-related reforms contained in the biennium >budget, including language to continue consolidation of Medicaid >administration, and tying quality measures to in-patient hospital rates. >Following are a few of many notable items: >• Workforce efforts include a codification of the workforce board, a new >focus on employing veterans and training for shale jobs, and an important >step forward for Ohioans with disabilities by changing our mindset from, >“they can’t work” to, “they can.” >• Management improvements include the “Management Efficiency Plan,” which >makes adjustments to agency spending, and a range of statutory tweaks >designed to help agencies work more effectively, free of outdated or >unnecessary barriers. >• Managing state government to do a better job of providing Ohioans with >the services they need while offering taxpayers a better value. The MBR >project reduces spending where possible, increases it where absolutely >necessary, streamline and consolidate where justified, and tears down >barriers to more effective service delivery. >• Do a better job preparing Ohioans for job success by training adults >more effectively. Currently there is too much red tape. By simplifying >the process for workers and companies to get training benefits, more >Ohioans can get the training they need so they and their employers can >succeed. In particular: >Special efforts are also proposed for veterans, and Ohioans with >developmental disabilities. >Governor Kasich recently explained, >"This is the first time that there has been a serious effort to do a >budget in a non-budget year. I just think we ought to always be working >to make government more efficient." >No actual legislation has been introduced, and the House Finance & >Appropriations Committee have its first look at the concepts tomorrow, >with a presentation from the Office of Budget and Management. For more >information on the MBR: http://www.governor.ohio.gov/ >Other Administration News: DODD Rolls Out Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) >Project >In line with policies developed at the outset of the Kasich >administration to streamline and improve services to individuals with >developmental disabilities, DODD recently began scheduling assessments >with individuals consenting to participate in the Supports Intensity >Scale (SIS) project. > >The project is designed to provide information needed to make data-driven >decisions to use resources most efficiently, and serve more people >effectively by focusing on supports needed for full participation in >community life. > >DODD is identifying 700 individuals who have significant support needs, >including people on an Individual Options (IO) waiver with annual support >costs of $130,000 or more; new admissions to Developmental Centers; and, >residents of mental health hospitals. In addition, DODD will assess a >random sample of another 700 individuals for comparison profiles across >varying levels of support needs. Project duration will be approximately >three years. > >For additional information on the SIS visit our department’s website at: >https://doddportal.dodd.ohio.gov/INF/finditfast/publications/Documents/SIS >.LargeBrochure.pdf > >Celebrating DD Awareness, Statewide >2. Event Draws 600 People, Representing 35 Counties >The Ohio Statehouse Atrium hosted the annual kickoff celebration of >Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month on March 1, uniting hundreds >of attendees under a statewide theme for this year’s activities, “Our >Community is Better Together.” The event spotlighted many opportunities >emerging in this spirit throughout the state, and raised public awareness >of the many talents that people with disabilities bring to a community. >Sponsored by DODD and Ohio Public Images (OPI), a statewide information >and advocacy organization, the two organizations collaborated with >stakeholders to provide a unique, public venue for advocates and self >advocates to participate. DODD Director John Martin addressed the crowd >of approximately 600, noting, > >“ I am excited about what I see here today – the sheer number of people >in Ohio’s developmental disabilities community gathering here at the >Statehouse … together. For, as the DD Awareness theme for this year says >… ‘Our community is better together,’ and looking around this room I >think we all can see and feel that.” > >Also taking the podium during the program was Scott Osterfeld, >representing the Ohio Association of Direct Support Professionals >(OADSP), who lost no time in energizing the crowd with his interactive >demonstration of a motivational acronym … DANCE. The crowd learned >quickly from Osterfeld that … > >“To really live, we have to DANCE!” > >More specifically, the message was to: >• Discover your purpose in life; >• Ask how you can make a difference; >• Notice the gaps in your life and others’; >• Commit to making a difference; and, >• Expect great things to happen. >His uplifting message set the stage for several presentations that >followed, spotlighting businesses and organizations around the state >that provide employment, community service, recreation, and learning >opportunities – and featuring several individuals who, obviously, had >learned to DANCE long before they got there! (See complete 2012 >Statehouse Event Program) > >PHOTO >Among them was a group of Summit County Champions – self advocates who >actively worked on the County Board’s levy campaign last November, and >were instrumental in its successful passage. Their presentation included >a few pointers on using social media to tell a story and spread a >consistent message …as well as using good old fashioned face-to-face and >door-to-door communications. At one point, the Champions encouraged the >crowd to collectively shout the ‘Our Community is Better Together’ theme, >and the resulting enthusiastic cheer filled the room. > > >PHOTO >Champions All! >The Summit County Champions were right on target with their advice on >community involvement, and being persistent to achieve goals. (L. to R.) >Summit DD Champions shown are: Karen Dudock, People First of Summit >County Vice President; Jack Carroll, People First of Summit County >President; Willard Boggs, Summit DD Volunteer; and, Brian Monroe, People >First of Summit County Treasurer. > >Moving through the crowd, snippets of conversation could be overheard, >including these comments by event participants … > >“I need to get out more! >I’ve heard about things other people are doing that I want to do.” > > >“I saw you here last year. Are you on Facebook? I’ll friend you, OK?” > > >“I like my job, but need more hours. How can I get a job like yours?” > > >“I’m going to find out about joining some clubs.” > > >PHOTO >“I studied hard and got help from my mother and my friends at >Lifebuilders.” >-Destiny Hawkins, above, presenter, and proud graduate of the PATHS >credentialling program > > >PHOTO >The Ohio Statehouse Atrium, pleasantly crowded and overflowing to the >catwalks. >(Left) Clark County’s TAC Choir reseats themselves after leading the >crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and America the Beautiful; (Right) Paul >Day, member of People First of Ohio and president of People First Chapter >#54 in Delaware County, welcomes visitors at the Atrium’s entrance. > >Following the program, individuals enjoyed networking with a variety of >agencies and others with an interest in Ohio’s disability services >community. As the crowd cleared out of the Statehouse Atrium, another >comment heard brought a smile to the listener … > >“I’m going to register to vote as soon as I get back home.” > >Apparently, the Secretary of State’s voting information table had >provided the reminder needed! > >PHOTO >The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office display stresses rights and options >for ALL voters. >Micah Hetrick, center, checks out the timely information provided by SOS >staffer Joy West (right). > >PHOTO >See you next year! >This group from Franklin County includes interpreter, Tim Hendren, >(center) who made the event a lot more ‘listenable’ for individuals with >hearing challenges. >More about DD Awareness Month in the next issue of Pipeline Quarterly, >Winter 2011-2012 … publishing in late March. >Pipeline Quarterly is archived at >dodd.ohio.gov/pipeline/Pages/Pipeline-Quarterly.aspx > >PHOTO >Local Cuyahoga County Board of DD participants illustrate the Awareness >theme perfectly. > > >3. Developmental Centers Clearly Illustrate March Theme >Maxwell’s Experience Illustrates ‘Our Community is Better Together’ > >At Columbus Developmental Center >In January 2011, Columbus Developmental Center (CDC) was contacted by >Delaware County regarding a gentleman named Maxwell. He had been living >in a Medicaid waiver-funded setting and was struggling. There were >reports of physical aggression and unsafe behavior that prompted the >county to contact CDC for assistance. Team meetings were arranged for >Maxwell in his home county, with his provider and representatives from >the County Board, along with CDC staff. It was determined that a short >stay at the Center would allow for a new plan to be developed that might >better serve him once he returned home. > >Maxwell arrived at CDC later that month for a 90-day stay. There were >initial concerns about how he would adjust, as he had lived in his own >apartment before coming to the Center, and as with anyone involved in a >lifestyle change, challenges may be expected. Maxwell proved, however, >that he was equal to any challenges and quickly adjusted to life at CDC, >making many friends during his stay, and taking full advantage of >activities at the Center, including the indoor swimming pool. > >CDC staff thoroughly enjoyed working with Maxwell. The activities that >were available, and the work of the Center’s staff to provide a good >daily structure, made for an overall positive experience. > >In a short amount of time he had made tremendous strides in the area of >interpersonal communication, and in dealing with issues that may have >caused him frustration in the past. > >Maxwell’s family is very involved in his life, and frequently visited him >at CDC, and spent time with ‘all the guys.’ CDC staff enjoyed working >with them to help Maxwell become more successful in day-to-day >interactions. > >In April 2011, Maxwell returned to Delaware County and has enjoyed great >success back home. Occasionally, he returns to the CDC coffee shop for >visits and joins in the action at the recreation center for Open Gym. >Maxwell shows that he is very happy, and his parents report that - as >they see it - his stay at CDC was the primary reason for his turnaround >and current success. > >According to DODD Division of Residential Resources Deputy Director >Ginnie Whisman, > >“ As our Developmental Centers continue to become broader resources to >their communities, progress such as Maxwell’s will be the true definition >of ‘positive outcome.’ ” > > >PHOTO >CDC Residents Also Feel at Home at the Ohio Statehouse >Participating at Statehouse Event, Practicing Photography Skills > >PHOTO >The People’s House >This photo, noted at the outset of this Pipeline, shows CDC residents and >staff totally ‘at home’ in the Rotunda of the Ohio Statehouse -- >illustrating that it is, indeed, ‘The People’s House’ as it is often >labeled. Individuals shown are: (back row, L. to R.) Steve Hopkins, Levi >Bevins, and Duane Perrine; (front row, L. to R.) Wuby Fischer, Shawnda >Oswald, and Darryl Duprae. > >PHOTO >“We are proud, Columbus!” >Captured on the steps of the Statehouse, Shawnda and Duane shout out, “We >are proud, Columbus!” following the DD Awareness event. Terry Gorman >(left) and Jackie Abbington, descend the steps. Thanks to Levi B. at CDC >for this great photo and others submitted -- evidence of his growing >photography skills. > > >Gallipolis Developmental Center Brings Sportsmanship to Statehouse >GDC Soccer Team and University of Rio Grande Team Up for Presentation >Gallipolis Developmental Center exemplifies the theme “Our Community is >Better Together” via good sportsmanship, as evidenced by a University of >Rio Grande/ GDC soccer match back in the fall of 2011 (see Pipeline >Volume 5 issue 22 October 12, 2011.) And they brought that feeling with >them to the Ohio Statehouse on March 1, at the DD Awareness Month Kickoff >(see preceding article), including the event’s first-ever international >presenter, Callum Morriss, who hails originally from Redcar England. > >Addressing the crowd with enthusiasm, Morriss stated that when for one >night, GDC residents who participate in the facility's fledgling soccer >program had the opportunity to play alongside young men and women on the >University of Rio Grande (URG) men’s and women’s soccer teams, it was an >historic game - hosted at GDC, and named the ‘First Annual Superstar >Soccer Classic.’ Morriss noted, >“Everyone went home a winner.” > >Rio Grande men’s soccer assistant coach Tony Daniels, and Matt Easter - >Mayor of Rio Grande, and also a 19-year employee at GDC - collaborated >and organized the game. To say that the community turned out to support >the game is an understatement, and the best measure of that success was >shown by George, the GDC team goalie, who stood proudly at the Statehouse >podium. He was ready for a re-match, strutting confidently to the >microphone and stating, “I’m ready to play again! > >PHOTO >Showing Good Sportsmanship, and Kickin’ It Up A Notch. >(L. to R.) Callum Morriss, University of Rio Grande (URG) international >student from Redcar England and assistant URG women’s soccer coach; DODD >Director John Martin; Matt Easter, GDC residential care supervisor; and >Tony Daniels, URG Director of Campus Sports and Recreation and men’s >assistant soccer coach. Daniels noted, >“The primary thing about this match is that the GDC players and the kids >from our university had a great time playing together. We all need to >stand behind community-oriented things like this.” > > >Mount Vernon DC’s Annual Luncheon >Luncheon Highlights the Super-Heroes in Every Community >The ‘Great Room’ at Mount Vernon Developmental Center (MVDC) hosted >representatives of the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities >(KCBDD), MVDC staff and residents, caregivers, community partners, and >local officials to kick off DD Awareness Month. > >MVDC Superintendent Ernie Fischer welcomed nearly 130 attendees, noting >that this year’s theme, “Our Community is Better Together,” is >underscored by many collaborative efforts in Knox County. Professional >speaker, Dave Leedy, entertained and motivated the gathering, introducing >himself as a Super-Hero character, complete with costume. > >PHOTO >Super Heroes in Knox County >(L to R) Matt Beckley; speaker, Dave Leedy (demonstrating a hero’s >handshake); and Daniel Chenevey. > >Leedy relayed positive messages as he spoke of inspiring those around us >to become the best they can be, reminding everyone that they are all >super-heroes in someone’s life, and should strive to be. A highlight, >according to MVDC staff, was when Leedy asked for Superintendent Fischer, >KCBDD Superintendent Steve Oster, and several county officials to join >him in a line dance that immediately had the audience clapping and >grooving along with them. > >Oster also distributed awards for Volunteer of the Year, Support >Professional of the Year, Distinguished Service, and Individual >Achievement -- and Mount Vernon Mayor Dick Mavis presented a Proclamation >noting the accomplishments and important roles that people with >disabilities play in each community. > >Special thanks to Robert Capaldi and Dorreetha Irby, CDC; and Debbie >Hawk, MVDC, for information contained in this article. >More about Developmental Centers: >http://dodd.ohio.gov/residential/Pages/Developmental-Centers.aspx > >4. Family Advisory Council Learns About Work, P.L.A.Y. >The DODD Family Advisory Council (FAC) continues its commitment to >providing families an open forum for the information they need to make >good decisions for family members who have developmental disabilities, >and improve the service system, statewide. In that ongoing effort, topics >suggested by this important stakeholder group were on the agenda at the >March 13 meeting, including the following: > > ••‘Director’s Chat’ with John Martin > •••Provider Certification Information and Updates > •••Feedback and Q & A on the DODD website at www.dodd.ohio.gov > •••The Positive Culture Initiative progress around the state > •••Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters (the P.L.A.Y.* Project) > >Director Martin, who is always asked lots of great questions at these >meetings, turned the tables on FAC attendees this time around and asked >them to ponder and respond to a question. His question to them was, > >“How was it explained to you when you first heard that your child had a >developmental disability? And, what would you have liked to have heard, >or how would you have liked to have been told on that first occasion?” > >Fourteen different parents or other family members responded to that >question, sharing just as many different and interesting answers. >Whether it was at birth, or at some other point during the developmental >years, each of the parents would have liked to have been given more >information immediately about the disability and not just ‘a word.’ As >one mother put it, > >“Don’t send us home with a word! ‘Down syndrome’ or ‘brain damage’ >doesn’t tell me what to do for my child. Give us some information right >away. Connect us with others, educate us. That’s how I felt then, and >how I feel now.” > >Several family members noted that educating the medical profession on how >to approach families that first time and immediately thereafter is >something the DD community needs to work, and also to work with hospital >staff -- some of whom are excellent at understanding what families need >at that critical point in time, and some of whom are not well-prepared >to do so. > >In addition several FAC members spoke of “…not putting limitations on >your child, no matter what the early diagnosis is” … and emphasized the >importance of “…talking to other families who are going through similar >situations.” > >Director Martin was grateful for the excellent input, and noted that one >of the things the Department believes is critical to serving families >better is seeing to it that families receive better information early on. > He explained, “Early intervention services are so important, and we need >to be sure that E.I. Specialists are having positive conversations with >families.” He continued, > >“Is it a conversation of hope and expectations, or one of negativity? >This can make such a difference for families -- to have some hope, and >some helpful information.” > >Following Director Martin was a great deal of information on subjects of >interest to service providers, via an online system now available to >update and apply for provider certification online at www.dodd.ohio.gov >-- and the availability of training for using that system. DODD staff >discussed the new ‘Provider Certification Wizard,’ and the many system >improvements, driven by stakeholder input and experience. “We are light >years ahead of where we were two years ago on this – it was just too >complex. And we are working toward further improvements to provide >valid, meaningful data that families can use. The Department’s >efficiency in processing applications has risen dramatically,” noted DODD >presenter, Angel Morgan. > >Rounding out the packed agenda was a discussion of progress being made >via the statewide Positive Culture Initiative (Read More,) presented by >Willie Jones of the Ohio Association of County Boards (OACB), and a >description of the Play and Language for Autistic Youth “P.L.A.Y.” >program, which is reaching more and more families across the state. DODD >presenter, Molly Kurtz, noted, “The results we see when P.L.A.Y. >techniques are used consistently with a child are just dramatic. We are >very excited about what we have seen families be able to do with this >approach for their children.” *More about PLAY at >http://www.playproject.org/ and at Pipeline Volume 5 issue 17 August 3, >2011 ‘In Support of Young Children with Autism and Their Families.’ > >FAC meetings are open to all interested members of Ohio’s developmental >disabilities community. > >To be a great advocate, stay informed! Join the FAC listserv at >joinfamilyadvisory@list.dodd.ohio.gov FAC contact >is Peggy Martin. She may be reached via email at >peggy.martin@dodd.ohio.gov ; or by phone at (614) 466-8706. > > >5. Statewide Efforts Highlight Community Engagement >A brief potpourri of DD Awareness activities and events around the state >this month. >More in the March 28 issue of Pipeline. >Hancock County >The Gliding Stars of Findlay will be hosting their 11th annual ice show, >"Gliding Stars of Findlay Salute Findlay's Bicentennial" on March 18, >2012 at 2:30 p.m., at the "Cube" in Findlay. Gliding Stars is an >adaptive ice skating program, and first came to Findlay in November 2000. >The program uses adaptive equipment such as walkers and skates to provide >individuals with disabilities - the ‘Stars’ - the opportunity to skate. >The Stars participate in weekly lessons and are paired with trained >volunteers under the direction of skilled skating instructors. Tickets >may be purchased in advance, or at the door the day of the event. >Click here for information >The show includes 53 Stars from Hancock County and the surrounding area. > > >Richland County >Richland County is one of several that have localized Developmental >Disabilities Awareness Month billboards with local personalities, >including people participating in services and their community friends >and co-workers. Driving around Richland County is a lot more interesting >and colorful during the month of March! > >PHOTO >In the Richland Newhope (Richland County Board of Developmental >Disabilities) March 2012 Awareness Month billboard, local resident Ben >Studer (seated) connects with a personal trainer at the Mansfield YMCA. > >Belmont County >This year four Belmont County young ladies and their youth group are in >the spotlight delivering the awareness message. Kelsi Weaver, Joy Berka, >Kati Hans and Haylee Zinn, members of the American Heritage Girls, appear >prominently on the posters (below) promoting the 2012 theme "Our >Community is Better Together." > >PHOTO >This poster and other DD Awareness materials at > www.publicimagesnetwork.org > >Lawrence County >On March 27, the Lawrence County Board of DD will host its annual March >Madness basketball event, where the men and women of Tri-State >Industries, Inc. play against members of the media and other community >notables. This year there will be an extra twist and a challenge — >Lawrence County elected officials will field a team that will include >commissioners, the sheriff, a judge or two, and more. They will face a >team from The Tribune. The losing team will donate $500 to the County >Board for its programs, and the winning team will donate $250. For more >information: www.lawrencedd.org. > > >Jackson County >In Jackson County, the First Annual Provider Fair - sponsored by Southern >Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) – will be held March 27, from 5 to 7 >p.m. at the James Rhodes Community Center, in Coalton. The event is >free and open to adults and children with disabilities and their families >and caregivers, as well as the general public. Services for individuals >with disabilities will be spotlighted by many exhibitors, and there will >be an art contest, snacks, and door prizes. For more information contact >SOCOG at (740) 775-5030 or visit www.socog.org . > >HOME Choice >6. Consumer Advisory Council Seeks New Members >The Ohio HOME Choice Consumer Advisory Council is seeking new members. >Comprised of up to15 members from across the State, the Council typically >meets at least four times per year in Columbus. Attendance by phone is >an option. > >Persons who are elderly and/or have disabilities and receive services and >supports, regardless of the payer source for such services, are eligible. > The Council cannot accept applications for membership from individuals >who are advocates for, or providers of, services to persons who are >elderly and/or have disabilities. Parents of children with disabilities >may apply, and one does not need to be a participant of the HOME Choice >Transition Program in order to apply. > >The HOME Choice Consumer Advisory Council represents the older adult >population and all disability populations. Its purpose is to provide >direction on policy and implementation of the Ohio HOME Choice program >and to advise state agencies, the state legislature, and other interested >parties on policy initiatives that affect the long-term service and >support system in Ohio. > >The Advisory Council also addresses issues of access and entry into the >broader service delivery system, and provides leadership supporting >advocacy efforts across diverse disability groups. Council members work >closely with the Ohio Olmstead Task Force, and last November the two >organizations joined with the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council to >sponsor the well-received "Keys to Housing Options" conference in >Columbus. > >To obtain a membership application for the HOME Choice Consumer Advisory >Council, contact Shelley Papenfuse, Ohio Olmstead Taskforce, at >shelley@abilitycenter.org by March 26. > >More about HOME Choice at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/HOMEChoice.stm > >PostScripts ……………………………………………………………… > >Civic Engagement Initiative Kickoff Event, Tomorrow >The Ohio Department of Aging will be hosting a statewide kickoff event >for the state’s new Civic Engagement Initiative on March 15, from >9:30am-noon. Attend in person at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ >Compensation, 30 West Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. More >information about the event is available at: >http://www.aging.ohio.gov/services/civicengagementinitiative/ >The Kickoff event is broad in scope and seeks to engage anybody with an >interest in improving employment, volunteer, and lifelong learning >opportunities for Ohioans age 50 and older. Interested parties can >participate in Columbus or at one of 11 satellite locations (Bureau of >Workers’ Compensation field offices) It would be especially beneficial >for advocates to attend the afternoon discussions in the local community >to encourage retirees to volunteer to support individuals with >developmental disabilities and their families. Contact: Tiffany Dixon >tdixon@age.state.oh.us or John Ratliff, Ohio Department of Aging >(614-466-9614) jratliff@age.state.oh.us. > >SAVE THE DATE! September 12 Direct Support Professionals Event >The third annual Ohio Association of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP) >recognition event will be hosted at the Xenos Complex in Columbus from >10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free, fun, interactive, and motivational -- this >event is not to be missed for celebrating the workers who care for and >support Ohioans with developmental disabilities. Details available soon >at www.OADSP.org, or contact Lisa Barnes toll free at( 800) 862-2322, >ext. 102. > >People First of Ohio, “Blazing New Trails” Conference, March 22-24 >Mark your calendar for the People First of Ohio Conference, "Blazing New >Trails," March 22-24, at Roberts Convention Centre, Wilmington, Ohio. >Sessions will include information about voting, employment, leadership, >Medicaid Buy-In, and more. Richard Devylder, Senior Advisor for >Accessible Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation, is a >featured speaker. Who should attend? SSA's, providers and other >professionals, families, County Board staff, and self advocates. CEU's >will be awarded for trainings. >Registration is now open! Click here> People First Conference >Registration Form >Registration materials available via U.S. Mail and on the People First >website at www.peoplefirstohio.org or by calling (740) 397-6100; email >Carrie Swingle at carrie@peoplefirstohio.org. > >Goodwill Columbus Workshop: Look to the Future, March 24 >March 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Goodwill Columbus will host a “Look to the >Future” workshop at 1331 Edgehill Road, Columbus. Families & Friends >Network of Goodwill Columbus is presenting the annual spring workshop for >family members of individuals with developmental disabilities. Sessions >include: >• Financial: Government & Private Pay (discussion of Medicaid, Medicare, >Social Security, housing, and other programs) with panelists Tanya >Chiles, Jennifer Goodwin, Anne Russell, and Al Simmons; >• Jobs & Employment (how to help persons with special needs train for, >locate and keep a job) with panelists Meg Griffing, Lutrell Jolly, and >Evette Simmons-Reed; and, >• Retaining Benefits & Funds, with speaker David Zwyer, JD >Cost for up to two family members is $10 members, $20 non-members >(portion of fee waiver available) >Contact Pat Karshner, (614) 885-2291; pkarshner@columbus.rr.com to >register. > >APSI Requests Ron Kozlowski Advocacy Award Nominations >The APSI Board of Directors created the Ron Kozlowski Advocacy Award in >2010, in recognition of the >agency’s former Executive Director’s lifetime advocacy efforts on behalf >of individuals with >developmental disabilities. The award is given annually to a person or >entity outside of APSI who >has demonstrated a lifetime achievement in advocacy for individuals with >developmental disabilities, and >has a long-term connection with advocacy efforts within the DD service >system. >APSI is accepting nominations for this year's recipient, through March 30. >Access the nomination form at www.apsiohio.org >The award will be presented at the APSI's All Staff Training and Luncheon >in June. Contact Cindy Ison, >cison@apsiohio.org for more information. > >Twelfth Annual Multiple Perspectives Conference April 24-25 >The theme for the Twelfth Annual Multiple Perspectives Conference, >“Experience Understood in Image, Poetry, Narrative, and Research,” >reaches across disciplines and professions for a greater understanding of >disability. The April 24-25 event on the OSU Columbus campus offers a >twelve-year exploration of disability as a reflection of the human >condition, seen through various lenses of understanding. Conference >updates, as they become available, are at ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm. >The Multiple Perspectives Conference is made possible through the >generosity of the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Endowment Fund and >ongoing support from The OSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion. >To be on the mailing list for the conference, e-mail ADA-OSU@osu.edu >Contact: L. Scott Lissner, Ohio State University ADA Coordinator, The >Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Inclusion (614) >292-6207(v); (614) 688-8605(tty) (614) 688-3665(fax); http://ada.osu.edu > >SAVE THE DATE! DD Council Legislative Advocacy Day, May 8th >The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) has scheduled >their annual Legislative Advocacy Day for Tuesday, May 8, in the Ohio >Statehouse Atrium in Columbus. Registration begins at 10:00 am; Program >at 10:30. For more information contact: AXIS Center, >axiscenter@columbus.rr.com. > >Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities, July 2012 >The Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities is inviting high >school juniors and seniors with disabilities to apply to attend its >annual Youth Leadership Forum, to be held in Columbus this year, July >16th - 19th. Forty students will be selected. All their expenses will be >paid. To be eligible, students must have a disability, be in 11th or 12th >grade as of December 31, 20111, have demonstrated leadership potential, >and reside in Ohio. This year’s forum in Columbus is geared to prepare >students to take advantage of new and different community-based >opportunities, and develop as constructive, contributing members of >society. To learn more about the program, go to www.gcpd.ohio.gov or >contact Donna Foster/YLF Coordinator; Donna.Foster@rsc.state.oh.us; (614) >438.1394 or 1.800.282.4536 ext.1394. > >DODD Hotline for Reporting Abuse, Neglect, other Possible Major Unusual >Incidents (MUIs) >To report abuse/neglect and other MUI’s call toll-free: 1-866-313-6733. >Please note that MUIs are to be reported to the local County Board of DD, >however, it is understood that there may be times an individual, staff >member, or family member may feel it is a conflict -- or that, >potentially, a County Board may be involved in the allegation. In those >instances it is important to remember the hotline number is there to be >used for reporting concerns in these situations. >Pipeline feedback … direct from you to the state … >Pipeline is an electronic publication of the Ohio Department of >Developmental Disabilities (DODD), distributed at least twice monthly to >update and inform readers of timely, relevant information affecting >stakeholders in the developmental disabilities community. Share questions >or comments about Pipeline at feedback@list.dodd.ohio.gov or >sherry.steinman@dodd.ohio.gov. The DODD values subscriber >confidentiality and does not intentionally share subscriber addresses >with others. However, in the event of a public records request, the DODD >will comply with all applicable Public Records Laws. > >To subscribe to Pipeline, send an email to: >join-pipeline@list.dodd.ohio.gov and write SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. >To discontinue your subscription to Pipeline, write UNSUBSCRIBE in the >subject line. 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