Upcoming things to sign up to get involved with or make your voice heard thru surveys and public comment!

• We Thrive Together a virtual social club is offering a coloring contest here is the link to learn more.
• Northeast Ohio Medical University is looking for people with disabilities to participate research study on gynecology services and how to improve them. If interested please click link here.

Events around Ohio to check out week of March 17th 2025 to March 22nd 2025

Monday March 31st 2025

• Autism Society of Greater Akron Information &
  Education and Medicaid Policy Changes Listening Session, Monday, Mar 31 · 6:30–8 PM to Register for event click on this link .

Tuesday April 1st 2025

• Policy With Coffee | Driven by Change: Transportation & Community Impact, Tuesday, Apr 1 · 8:30–9:30 AM in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Salt Talks: Stable Accounts Vs Special Needs Trusts, Tuesday, Apr 1 · 6:00- 7:30 PM check out facebook event page

Wednesday April 2nd 2025

World Autism Awareness Day!

• Eastern Cuyahoga County Resource Fair, Wednesday, Apr 2 in Highland Hills, Ohio check out this link for more information.
• OSDA at We Thrive Together 11am https://wethrivetogether.org/upcoming-events
• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Webinar Series Future Planning, Wednesday, Apr 2 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM Speaker: Derek Graham please register this this link
• Ohio Olmsted Taskforce Meeting 1pm contact Ohioolmstead@gmail.com for more information and for zoom lin

Thursday April 3rd 2025

• Inclusive Storytelling, Thursday, Apr 3 · 10:00-11:00 AM at Kings Road Branch of Toledo Public Library

Friday April 4 2025

• No Known Events

Saturday April 5th 2025

• Special Needs Community Resource Fair, Saturday, Apr 5 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at 6900 Market Ave N
  Canton, OH 44721, USA

Helpful Information by National, State and County Agencies and Organizations for People to Read

• Artists with Disabilities Access Program: The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career. 
  Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
• This was shared by Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities Kings Island ‘s accessibility guide has changed and we want to make sure you have all the details before visiting this summer! One of the major changes is the accessibility card! Individuals will now have to get prior approval from a third-party system that requires a doctor’s note. To make sure your prepared, please take a look at the Kings Island accessibility guide: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/accessibility
  

This Week in Awareness

• Autism Awareness Month
• National Poetry Month
• National Minority Health Month
• World Autism Awareness Day
• Sjogrens Awareness Month

For more events check out our main website OhioAdvocacyHeartbeat.com