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 Planning for a good life for your loved one is a journey. Carolyn Wheeler -- who has spent too many hours to count around kitchen tables assisting families to plan for the future -- will highlight key questions to consider as you plan and tools that may be useful along the way. An adult sibling will also share her journey to plan for a good life for her brother when their parents are no longer able to provide support for him. Join HCDDS  to be energized and supported in your own planning process! Register at http://www.hamiltondds.org/register. This event will take plac ..read more

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Cincinnati Area Transition Booster Sessions 2020 The second booster session in 2020, Supplemental Security Income & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI/SSDI) is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM VIRTUALLY - Zoom Booster sessions are intended to provide information on the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities. Families, individuals with disabilities, educators, and other professionals are invited to attend these sessions at no cost. All Sessions are from 6:00 - 8:0 ..read more

I think a lot of families operate in "pandemic" mode all the time or at least that's what I've observed in a lot of families. We are isolated in many cases not by choice, but by circumstances beyond our control.  Our loved ones who are in independent care facilities and nursing homes are there because caring for them is beyond the scope of what their family can provide.  For some of our families who have children or adults with mobility challenges, we just can't get out of the house.  Well, most times it can be very difficult to physically get your son or daughter out of the ho ..read more

Project REDD (Research and Education on Disability and Disaster) has put together a list of resources for people with disabilities, related to Coronavirus, and we have added some that we think are helpful. Visit the webpage here  ‌  ‌ University of Cincinnati UCEDD | 3430 Burnet Ave MLC 4002, Cincinnati, OH 45229 Unsubscribe donnahsaul@yahoo.com Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by rachel.miller@cchmc.org in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today ..read more

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EMERGENCY: Urge Senators TODAY to Include Nonprofits in 3rd Relief Package of $1T+ Please join Flat Rock Homes in supporting the United Methodist Association and Lutheran Services in America in efforts to protect member nonprofit organization with   business continuity during the current crisis. Your speedy participation is needed TODAY with regard to the third relief package of over $1 trillion currently being negotiated in the Senate. Negotiations are taking place in the Senate now on a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package to offer relief to businesses and nonprofits through loans and g ..read more

URGENT - PLEASE ACT TODAY - PLEASE FORWARD TO FAMILIES OF ICF RESIDENTS AND THEIR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS  The Senate version of the Coronavirus relief bill contains a provision that excludes non-profits that receive Medicaid funding from receiving the financial support contained in the bill.  It is my understanding that this means private ICFs that are non-profits would be excluded from the relief bill since they receive Medicaid funding.  As the coronavirus relief bill is quickly making its way through Congress, it is vital that you act today by contacting your Ohio senators. Senators ar ..read more

This two-day course is designed for physical therapists that work with individuals with cerebral palsy and wish to enhance their clinical decision-making skills when assessing and treating for movement and gait disorders. Video and interactive cases will be used to demonstrate the common gait patterns of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Research updates related to gait in children with cerebral palsy and clinical suggestions for physical therapy interventions will be presented. Objectives: At the end of the course, the learner will: 1) Describe the kinematics, kinetics and electromyograph ..read more