Week of January 20th, 2025
Every week Ohio Advocacy Heartbeat puts out a weekly what’s happening in Ohio and also we share one or two National Events to look forward to.
Upcoming Events for the week of January 20th to January 25th. You can a calendar of events on our main website OhioAdvocacyHeartbeat.com
Monday January 20th, 2025
Federal Holiday (All Banks and Government offices are closed)
Martin Luther King Day
Presidential Inauguration Day
Tuesday January 21st, 2025
Deadline for nominations for the Ohio Self Direction Advisory Council https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xPz4UNiUB0-E6zbtV8fIoktW6A6hYRVMm4JrBAhkK7dUQlNCOTVMV1BOWUw1NlZXUjQxWFlPV1VJNC4u&route=shorturl&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The Link Center is hosting a series of virtual Shared Learning Groups for DSPs, clinical professionals, family members, and individuals with lived experience. This session will focus on preventing justice system involvement for individuals with IDD and co-occurring mental health needs. Participants will explore critical touchpoints within the justice system where support can make a difference, ensuring individuals receive the resources and understanding they need. The session will also highlight strategies for successful reintegration into society by connecting individuals with community resources and support networks.
Direct Support Professionals: January 21, 2025, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Clinical Professionals: January 21, 2025, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
Families of People With Lived
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Learn More at: https://acl.gov/TheLinkCenter/SharedLearningGroups
Wednesday January 22nd, 2025
Ohio Self Determination Association at We Thrive Together at 11 am
For more information please go to https://wethrivetogether.org/upcoming-events/
The Link Center is hosting a series of virtual Shared Learning Groups for DSPs, clinical professionals, family members, and individuals with lived experience. This session will focus on preventing justice system involvement for individuals with IDD and co-occurring mental health needs. Participants will explore critical touchpoints within the justice system where support can make a difference, ensuring individuals receive the resources and understanding they need. The session will also highlight strategies for successful reintegration into society by connecting individuals with community resources and support networks.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Learn More at: https://acl.gov/TheLinkCenter/SharedLearningGroups
Experience: January 22, 2025, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
People With Lived Experience:
January 22, 2025, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
Thursday January 23rd, 2025
No known events
Friday January 24th, 2025
No known events
Saturday January 25th
No known events
Here are some events coming up in next few months that require advanced registration.
At the current moment there is a sign up for Ohio Developmental Disabilities Day at the statehouse and you can find it by clicking this link. Ohio DD Day is set for March 4th 2025 at the Ohio Statehouse Registration is required in advance for everyone including caregivers.
The Brain Injury Association of Ohio is hosting Brain Injury Advocacy Day at the Statehouse is March 10th. There is advanced registration required and two virtual training sessions. For more information please check out this link or contact them through their Facebook page.
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