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July 23, 2010
This is the weekly e-mail newsletter from the
Lucas County Board of Developmental
Disabilities. Please forward this newsletter to others interested in
activities, events and issues concerning individuals in our community with
developmental disabilities. Use this website address to quickly find this
newsletter: www.FridayUpdate.info We
update this information every Friday.
- Special Olympians to be featured on television broadcast
- Volunteers needed for Special Olympics State Softball Tournament
in Oregon
-
County Commissioners recognize the 20th anniversary of the ADA
- Great Lakes Region "ADA Report
Cards" Released
- Open House and Tour Schedule for adult facilities
- Peggy Martin will be the guest at the August public
forum with John Trunk
- Ready to Work Academy starts July 27
- Keeping Children Safe During ‘Trauma Season’
- ESDY Award Nominations Due August 30
- Upcoming Events
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1.
Special Olympians to be featured on television broadcast
13 ABC will be airing its special feature with local athletes who
participated in the National Games this past week in Lincoln, Nebraska. The
special, hosted by Diane Larson, will air on Saturday, July 24th at 7:30 p.m.
It's called "Special Olympics 2010: Champions of Bravery."
One of our local Team Ohio members, James Reiter, teamed up with tennis
great Andy Roddick for a doubles match.
Read more.
The athletes will be returning home tomorrow. Michael Davis has won one
silver and one bronze. James Reiter has won two bronze medals.
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2. Volunteers needed for Special Olympics
State Softball Tournament in Oregon
Read more.
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3. County
Commissioners recognize the 20th anniversary of the ADA
Lucas County Commissioners Tuesday issued a Certificate recognizing the 20th
anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Read the Certificate.
Accepting the Certificate on behalf of all people with disabilities were Sean
Poole and Wanda Huber, President and Vice-President respectively of the
Telegraph Employee Advocate and Advisory Council.
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4. Great Lakes Region "ADA Report
Cards" Released
To mark the 20th Anniversary of the ADA the DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center
conducted a poll to learn more about the perception of people with disabilities,
their family members and individuals who work with people with disabilities
regarding the implementation of the ADA in their communities. Here are the
results for Ohio:
C+ Access to local
government and community programs and services
C Removal of physical
barriers and buildings
C- Use of communication supports
and alternatives formats
C- Access to accessible
transportation
Top priorities for action included:
- Increase employment opportunities
- Advocate for more accessible transportation
- Educate business and government officials about their rights and
responsibilities
- Provide accommodations for employment
Individuals can view the Region and State by State report cards on-line at
www.adareportcard.org/ReportCard
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5. Open
House and Tour Schedule for adult facilities
As the reorganization of the Board's Adult Options Department continues, to
include the phase out of the Telegraph Road facility, we want to help
individuals and families become more familiar with all the Board facilities.
See the attached open house and tour schedule.
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6. Peggy Martin will be the
guest at the August public forum with John Trunk
Peggy Martin, Family Advocate with the Ohio Department of Developmental
Disabilities, will be the featured guest at the August 10 public forum with
Superintendent John Trunk. This forum will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration
Building, 1154 Larc Lane. This is a change in location. Ms. Martin will be
discussing the importance of family advocacy and how to become involved. Ms.
Martin's discussion are always interesting and insightful. Please plan to
attend.
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7. Ready
to Work Academy starts July 27
The Ready to Work Academy starts July 27 sponsored by The Arc
of Lucas County and funded by the Lucas County Board of DD. Ready to Work
Academy provides young adults and graduating seniors (ages 17-25) with
information and tools about what they need to get a job, interview skills, and
how to be a good employee, via classroom work, role-play experiences, and
one-on-one mentoring.
See the attached flier.
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8. Keeping Children Safe During ‘Trauma
Season’
from Pipeline
The office of Major Unusual Incident (MUI) Investigations within the
Department of Developmental Disabilties offers this seasonal article as a summer
reminder, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health. Additional topical
information is available at
www.dodd.ohio.gov/health/ under ‘Health & Safety Alerts’ and ‘Information
Notices.’
According to the Ohio Department of Health, across the country, children age
14 years and younger will be rushed to emergency rooms for treatment of injuries
nearly three million times from May through August.
Summertime is often referred to as ‘trauma season’ by healthcare
professionals working in emergency departments. The summer months offer more
time and longer days for play, and there are many opportunities for children to
become injured. In fact, injuries are the leading cause of death and disability
for children and youth. The majority of unintentional injury deaths and
traumatic brain injuries during the May through August timeframe involve
drowning, biking, falls, motor vehicle accidents, and pedestrian incidents.
Statistics tell the story:
Thirty-five Ohio children between the ages of 1-19 drown each year, and 77%
of these deaths occur between May and August;
Each year, about 200 Ohio children between ages 5 and 15 are admitted to
hospitals for injuries received while riding a bicycle. Thousands more are
treated in emergency rooms;
Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death for Ohioans between the
ages of 5 and 20. On average, 80 Ohioans in this age range lose their lives each
year as occupants in motor and recreational vehicles;
An average of 20 Ohio children lose their lives each year in
pedestrian-related incidents;
Falls are the overall leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits
and hospital admissions among Ohioans younger than 14. It is important to
supervise children when engaging in summertime activities. Also, make sure that
children wear well-fitting safety equipment -- such as a lifejacket or bike
helmet -- and, make sure that play sites have age-appropriate equipment and are
safely designed.
Parents, guardians, and caretakers play a key role in protecting children
from injury. Therefore, while playing with children it is important for adults
to model proper safety behavior. Research shows that children are more likely to
follow safety rules when they see adults doing so.
According to Scott Phillips, DODD Assistant Deputy Director, Major Unusual
Incident (MUI) Investigation Unit,
"The MUI/Registry Unit has issued Summertime Health and Safety Alerts based
on MUI case reviews, outlining precautions to take when enjoying the summer
season. Injuries typically seen during the summer months include: sunburns;
falls on uneven surfaces; dehydration; bug bites and infections; water- related
injuries; and, burns from barbecue grills and fireworks. We hope that our
stakeholders will reference our Health and Safety Alerts* in addition to
checking the Ohio Department of Health website at www.odh.ohio.gov to help make
this summer safe and enjoyable for everyone.”
*Alerts are posted at
http://dodd.ohio.gov/health/alerts.htm
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9. ESDY
Award Nominations Due August 30
The Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA) reminds us of an upcoming
opportunity to honor self advocates, family members, and/or professional staff
who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in supporting individuals or agencies in
furthering the philosophy of Self Determination. An ESDY Award is presented to
those who have played a vital role in advancing self determination in the lives
of people with developmental disabilities -- including the elements of freedom,
authority, support, responsibility, and confirmation.
Deadline for receipt of ESDY nominations is August 30. Send your nomination
to Sharon Travis at
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10. Upcoming Events
The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC) has reserved the Statehouse
Atrium and West Lawn for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 20th
Anniversary Celebration in Columbus on July 26, 11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.. In
addition to several interesting speakers and a variety of information tables,
the event will feature the creation of an art mural on-site, and coordinated by
VSA Ohio. The public is invited to attend.
July 26 will be the annual ADA Day at the Zoo sponsored by the Ability
Center. Two special commemorations to celebrate that day. The 20th anniversary
of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 90th birthday of the Ability
Center! More than 100 local disability service organizations and providers are
expected to attend.
July 27 Anne Grady Services will have a Pizza Jam.
Read the attached flier.
ABATE of Ohio, Region 7; Ottawa County presents the 2nd Annual Margaret
Stintsman Run on Saturday, July 31, 2010. This fundraiser for ABATE – American
Bikers Aimed Toward Education and The Epilepsy Center of NW Ohio will begin and
end at Mon Ami Restaurant and Historic Winery located at 3845 E. Wine Cellar Rd.
in Port Clinton. Registration starts at 11:00 AM, with the last bike out is set
for 1:00 PM. The cost for this fun event is $15 for a single rider and $20 for
couples. The scheduled conclusion, with the last bike in, is set for 6:00 PM.
Prizes are $500, $250 and $100 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively, for the
best Poker Hand. Please contact Ray at 419-797-9040 or visit
www.spiderrays.com for more information
on the Poker Run and Maggie.
As part of its 60th Anniversary celebration, Sunshine has partnered with The
Toledo Jazz Orchestra to offer the Sunshine Summer Jazz Concert Series. August 21 will be free and open to the public.
The setting will be outdoors on the Sunshine campus at 7223 Maumee Western Road
in Maumee, Ohio. These concerts start at 6 PM and last until 7:30 PM.
The next Rec Jam will be Tuesday, August 24, from 7:00-9:00 pm. at Centennial
Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, Ohio 43560. A Rec Jam is a dance where
you can expect a lot of fun! Registration is not necessary. Just show up and pay
$3.00 at the door. No charge for caregivers. DJ and refreshments are provided.
Adults, 18 years of age and older only. So that large groups may be
served, if you require supervision for dietary, medical, or behavior
support that your caregiver accompanies you. If you cannot provide a caregiver,
please contact George Leist at 419-704-6432 and he will work with you to develop
a plan to safely meet your needs. If you are coming to the event without a
caregiver, please carry an identification card and emergency contact
information.
The Next DODD Family Advisory Council meeting is August 31. All meetings welcome new attendees! FAC meetings are generally hosted by the
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) in Columbus. For more information on FAC contact Peggy Martin at
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September 20 and 21 is the annual conference of the Ohio Self-Determination
Association at the Doubletree Hotel in Worthington. This year the theme is
Celebrate the Fire Within. For details on registration information call
614-846-5400 ext. 209 or e-mail
Save the date – September 23 –
for the The
University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism 1st Annual Critical Issues
in Autism Conference. This one-day conference for professionals and for parents
of individuals with autism will provide information regarding why, over the
years, there has been an increase in the prevalence of autism. This conference
will also address the risk factors and the environmental factors associated with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more information contact: Sherry A. Moyer at
419-383-4438.
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