This summer is the first year of the brand-new Summer EBT/SUN Bucks program for eligible youth to help close the summer hunger gap when students are not receiving school meals. Join our May 1st webinar for all you need to know about S-EBT from the experts! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Worried about a heating bill? HEAP can help. HEAP provides a one-time payment on the heating bill to eligible low-income Ohio households. Apply at your local Energy Assistance Provider: (800) 282-0880. Facing Disconnection? Ask for Winter Crisis: apply by 3/31/24.

Today, Children's Defense Fund-Ohio released its '2024 State of School Discipline in Ohio' report. It shows the use of exclusionary school discipline measures, like out-of-school suspensions, continues to rise in Ohio. Read the report to see what we believe needs to change: bit.ly/4ccstMb

'Evictions and homelessness are still increasing in Ohio. To reverse these troubling trends, we need Congress and the Statehouse to be more assertive in addressing affordability for our most vulnerable residents.' #TheGap24
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Last week, HHS.gov issued new rules for the Child Care Development Block Grant. What does it mean for child care access in Ohio?

To find out, read Troy Hunter's latest blog post: ow.ly/t5Tx50QTqyZ

Polls are OPEN, and so is our Voter Hotline!

If you have questions or concerns about voting today, please call us at 614-466-7264 or 1-800-282-9181.

You can find all our #YourRightYourVote resources at disabilityrightsohio.org/vote

#Vote #Ohio #DisabilityRights

Our latest Just a Bite podcast episode is out now! Listen to Celebrating Black History Month with the Regenerative Farmer Collective here - just-a-bite.castos.com/episodes/celeb….

Ohio's March Primary Election is three weeks from today. Are you prepared?

You can learn more about early voting options, checking your registration, finding your polling place, and much more at disabilityrightsohio.org/vote

#YourRightYourVote

Senate Judiciary Committee will hear from more #SB37 proponents at its hearing today. It is time to eliminate debt-related driver's license suspensions in Ohio.

Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote for the March 19th primary election! Over the weekend, be sure to visit VoteOhio.gov to register to vote or update your registration, and check out more resources on our website: advocatesforohio.org/election-center

The countdown continues - just 1 week left to register to vote for the March 19th primary election! Visit VoteOhio.gov to register to vote or update your registration, and check out more resources on our website here: advocatesforohio.org/election-center

The deadline to register to vote for the March 19th primary election is coming up in just 2 weeks on February 20th! Before then, visit VoteOhio.gov to register to vote or update your registration. Check out more resources on our website: advocatesforohio.org/election-center

Today is the last day to sign up for our Virtual Townhall, happening TOMORROW!

You will not want to miss these important advocacy updates, and the chance to get connected with the needs of the disabled community here in Ohio.

Register here: bit.ly/3v3vJse

#Advocacy

JOIN US for a webinar this Thursday, January 25th, to hear our research experts tell the story of the health, social, and economic lives of women in Ohio. Register here: commsols.com/StatusofWomenw…

#SB37 would eliminate Ohio's ability to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a driver’s license if someone failed to pay a fine or appear in court when the offense does not carry the possibility of jail time. Read one woman’s story.
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#TuesdayTip : Having an eviction on your record can make finding a new place to rent tough. But you may be able to avoid having an eviction granted against you if you can move out of your rental BEFORE the eviction hearing.

“ The snowball effect of such a significant change will be greater than most can even anticipate at this time.”

#DisabilityRights #Ohio

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🚨Equality Ohio Condemns today’s House Override of the Governor’s HB 68 veto. Trans Ohioans: we love you, we see you, and we will continue to fight alongside you. Join us this Friday at 2 pm for a Virtual Town: linktr.ee/EqualityOhio

Join us on Thursday, January 25th for a Virtual Town Hall to discuss the barriers faced by Ohioans with disabilities and other advocacy initiatives.

You can learn more and register here: bit.ly/3v3vJse

#DisabilityRights #TownHall #Ohio

Register for our webinar on #InclusiveChildCare for all, Wed., 1/24, as we discuss the disparities children w/disabilities face in early childhood programs. Panelists include experts from The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, DSA of Central Ohio, Cincinnati Children's, and OCALI.

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