Today is recognized as Assistive Tech Day! 📱 DODD recently started a Remote Supports Assistive Tech Spring Training. The next session is April 29 from 10-11:30 AM. Learn more on our events page: dodd.ohio.gov/about-us/commu…

Thank you to Governor Mike DeWine & Lt. Governor Jon Husted for recognizing #AssistiveTechnologyAwarenessDay ! Assistive tech can be a life-changing tool for people with developmental disabilities. ❤️

April is ABLE to Save Month! Treasurer Robert Sprague is using this occasion to announce the STABLE account will match the first $25 that an eligible Ohioan contributes when opening a new account. youtube.com/watch?v=qV8Vpo…

Attention Clinicians! The National Roadmap for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare is a plan for you to give the best healthcare possible to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Check it out! inclusivecareroadmap.org

Check out the OCALI Inspiring Change Podcast Episode 5: “It’s Different for Girls: A conversation with four women on the spectrum,” to learn directly from female advocates with autism. Listen to the podcast here: bit.ly/4amjh6M #AutismAcceptanceMonth2024

We recently celebrated #WorldDownSyndromeDay ! The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio is a great place to look for support for families or caregivers of children or adults with Down syndrome. dsaco.net/families/

It's National Library Week! 📚 Check out DODD's virtual library featuring 18 videos recorded by various state leaders in Ohio! Learn more by visiting dodd.ohio.gov/about-us/resou….

The DODD team tuned in for Governor Mike DeWine’s State of the State Address and wore blue to support Child Abuse Prevention Month’s #OhioWearsBlue2024 day! Both share the theme of protecting and supporting Ohio’s children. 💙 Watch the State of the State here: ohiochannel.org/video/state-of…

🧡 On this National Sibling Day, we celebrate the bond, love, and connection between siblings.

In Sibshops across the state, brothers and sisters of people with developmental disabilities can find peer support and have some fun.

Learn more in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=dma2HB…

April is Autism acceptance month. Ohio’s Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) was convened to improve the coordination of the state's efforts to address the service needs of individuals with autism and their families. #DollarsandData

.Governor Mike DeWine & several state directors visited Ohio State School for the Blind & OH School for Deaf recently. Zach gained valuable skills through a Summer Youth Work Experience & is now considering a year-long program for support transitioning to adult life successfully. ➡️ lnks.gd/2/2v-JnTN

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Experience today’s total solar eclipse through SOUND via Harvard University's Lightsound Project! Join us today at 1-3pm CT/2-4pm ET:
👉ACB Media 2 at acbmedia.org/2
👉Zoom at acb-org.zoom.us/j/82689523178

Ohioans who are blind or have low vision can enjoy the #eclipse with LightSound technology at ODNR locations, thanks to our partnership with OhioDNR. 📌 Plan your visit:️ bit.ly/3TVc3Rl

Can't make it to a park? Explore Eclipse Soundscapes: bit.ly/4cHJnTp

☀️ 🌑 Don't forget! On April 8, there will be a solar eclipse, with some areas of Ohio in the path of totality. To learn more about eclipse safety, check out this graphic or visit bit.ly/43pmX5c

😎 To increase accessibility, technology will be available at state parks, including Maumee Bay State Park, that will allow those with vision loss to experience the April 8 solar eclipse. To learn more, check out this article: bit.ly/3VByzQC

☀️ 🌑 On April 8, something amazing will happen in the sky: a solar eclipse! Learn what a solar eclipse is and how to keep yourself safe: bit.ly/43pmX5c

April is Stress Awareness Month. Learn about #stress , ways to manage it, and more on this resource page from National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). And remember, if you ever need someone to talk to, we're here for you, 24/7/365. Call or text 988. bit.ly/3dNytOk

Meet JoRita – an accountholder since 2019.

She’s a perfect example of the life-changing benefits and independence that are possible through #STABLEAccount .

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In celebration of #WorldAutismAwarenessDay , check out these inspirational stories, advice, and experiences from Special Olympics athletes with autism. #ChooseToInclude #waad

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