The Pulse: What’s happening in Ohio February 10th, 2025 to February 15th 2025?

Important Sign Ups and Events to Register for…

People First of Ohio is taking sign ups for some online advocacy trainings 

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V7Pwt9CSTy-duMKb5P4FXQ Register now for People First of Ohio’s online training! Each month, we’ll cover a wide variety of topics such as Technology, Voting Rights, Supported Decision Making, Connecting with State/National Policy Makers, Plain Language, Choosing a Provider & more.

Feb. 12, 2pm: History of Disability Rights/Key Legislation (then and now) with Gary Tonks from The Arc of Ohio and People First Advocates

Feb. 26, 2pm: Building a Strong Self Advocacy Group with Kraig Walker & Michael Richards from People First of OH.

Register once to join us for our entire series on Zoom.

Recordings will be available later on People First’s website & YouTube channel for your chapter to discuss these topics in a group setting – or to watch at home!

Sign Ups for the Charting the Life Course Showcase https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0udMmxhv8eZ1rPE?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1WDkKun9-i8aFxb5wZyOuWE0MngSmXjcYeTyEb3UEXs9cU3aO2UJ65w3o_aem_m18ye8Y2FVAOHo8SIycmHg

Sign Up to Register for Cleveland Sight Center 2025 White Cane Walk through this link https://raceroster.com/events/2025/100902/2025-white-cane-walk

Advocacy & Disability Related Events week of February 10th-15th 2025 around Ohio. 

Monday February 10th

No Known Events

Tuesday February 11th

-Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Budget Webinar

Join Director Kim Hauck on February 11th at 2:30 pm to learn more about Governor DeWine’s proposed budget for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.  Register here for the webinar: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_aPmijqH8RGWLmRe49XLHuQ?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2wTUhNxkR4b8paFn3VEsg48fFRNUVU1ct-Byk9tKM_eX9xtxIEEhOn1TQ_aem_Zcegox77xbSeGFcrE3O9DA#/registration

Wednesday February 12th 

-Ohio Self Determination Association at We Thrive Together at 11 am 

For more information please go to https://wethrivetogether.org/upcoming-events/&nbsp

-Assisted Technology Learning Lab Hands-On Assistive Technology for Employability Skills and Transition

Open House, Tuesday, Feb 11 · 11 AM–1 PM at Morrow County Board of Developmental Disabilities. 

-Supported Decision Making Network of Ohio Monthly Meeting. 12-2pm on zoom. 

This is for anyone who is interested in knowing more about supported decision making. https://www.sdmno.org

-Sharing Solutions ID/DD Educational Support Group for Families Caregivers and Professionals, Tuesday, Feb 11 · 5–7 PM at 430 Applegrove St NW North Canton, OH 44720, USA. They are hosting Gary Tonks from the Arc of Ohio as one of the speakers. 

Thursday February 13th

-OSDA Changemakers Virtual Group 4:30pm

It is a group of self advocates who discuss important disability rights issues. This is the zoom link to join.

-Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

Friday February 14th 

-Disability Rights Ohio Budget Debrief at 3pm to 4pm please contact bmaddox@disabilityrightsohio.org for information on how to join this meeting.

-Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

Saturday February 15th

No Known Events