The Pulse: What’s going on around Ohio June 9th to June 14th 2025!

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

  • Disability Rights Ohio Is doing their annual survey of needs click this link to take the survey.
  • Make your voice heard through public comment on Medicaid Proposed Rules in Federal Register Medicaid Program; Preserving Medicaid Funding for Vulnerable Populations-Closing a Health Care-Related Tax Loophole Proposed Rule click this link to read the rule and learn how to comment.
  • Make your Voice Heard to share in a survey feedback about the PCA Match app through Public Consulting Group.
  • The Ohio Medicaid Matters Coalition is looking for personal stories by people who could be impacted by Medicaid cuts if this is you please check out this link to learn how to submit your story. https://www.ohiomedicaidmatters.org
  • (ODM) is seeking public comment on nursing facility-based level of care residential setting. The comment period is open from May 20th, 2025 through June 19th, 2025. Follow this link for more information: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/about-us/notices/heightened-scrutiny-notice-05192025
  • The Ohio State University (OSU) Nisonger Center is doing research on the health, mental health, and wellness of adults with intellectual disability (ID). We need to learn more so that we can improve services.
    This study includes online interviews with adults with ID and their chosen study partners. The study should take about 3 hours. For doing the study, each participant and their study partner will each receive $100.
    To SIGN UP: Call 1-833-678-7782
  • The City of Dayton is creating strategies to be an “age friendly” city—a place where all ages can enjoy each day and live their best life. If you are 55 years of age or older, please take a few minutes to provide your honest, confidential, and anonymous answers to this questionnaire. Please complete the survey at AgeFriendlySurvey.com
  • SHARE YOUR STORY, HELP FIGHT HUNGER! Poetry Is Life Publishing is compiling community poems and letters representing voices in our region from eight counties (Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Wayne) who have experienced hunger. What do you crave from your community? Food, love, family, friendship, hope, peace, equality. Have you experienced hunger? What was it like? Submit your poem, letter or story for the opportunity to be included in the book. A portion of book sales will benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. The deadline to submit is June 30, 2025.
    For more information please reach out by email at poetryislifepublishing@gmail.com

Events around Ohio to check out week of June 9th 2025 to June 14th 2025

Monday June 9 2025

  • Nisonger Institute 9am-12pm check out this event through Facebook link here.
  • Coalition Of Human Needs (CHN.) Call With Sen. Moreno’s Legislative Correspondent On Reconciliation Cuts, Monday, Jun 9 · 1–1:30 PM The Coalition On Human Needs (CHN.) will be having a meeting with Senator Moreno’s Legislative Correspondent, Sophia Friguletto, and, said the more Ohio voices that are on the call, the better.
    You can click here to read the statement from CHN.
  • Building Personal Networks of Support(4) Week Workshop 4:00-5:00pm to Register for this workshop check out this link . This workshop is for self advocates and families. Description: BUILDING PERSONAL NETWORKS (BPN)
    Do you want to be more connected and supported, but aren’t sure where to start?
    Join us, roll up your sleeves, and let’s build your personal network together!
    WHAT IS BPN?
    BPN is about creating community.
    It is an opportunity to:
    Focus on relationships that foster connection and growth.
    Identify key individuals who can play supportive roles.
    Plan with your loved one at the center of the process.

Tuesday June 10th 2025

  • Wood County DD Twin Tech Open House, Tuesday, Jun 10 · 10 AM–12 PM Wood Lane – Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities
    1921 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH 43402, USA
  • National Caregiver Support Collaborative (NCSC) Training Opportunity: Introducing New Resources to Elevate Family Caregiver Programs, Tuesday, Jun 10 · 12:30–1:30 PM click on this link to register.
  • Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Tuesday, Jun 10 · 3–4 PM Defiance Public Library Defiance, Ohio.
  • Breaking Silences Advocacy Meeting 3pm contact Maria.Matzik@acils.com for more information.
  • Parent Webinar: Down syndrome-Autism Connection, Tuesday, Jun 10 · 7–7 PM Topic: Down Syndrome – Autism Connection Parent Webinar
    Time: Jun 10, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    RSVP to Lcifra-bean@dsaneo.org or join using the link for event

Wednesday June 11th 2025

Thursday June 12th 2025

  • Supported Decision Making of Ohio Meeting PR and Marketing Committee 12:00 -1:00pm contact amy.mordaunt@thearcofohio.org for more information to join

Friday June 13th 2025

  • AFTACON in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • The Warren County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio, Thursday, Jun 12 · 9 AM–1 PM 400 Anderson St
    Franklin, OH 45005, USA The Warren County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio will be Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9 am at the Franklin Police Department (400 Anderson St, Franklin, OH 45005) and end at the Austin Landing Kroger (10101 Landing Way, Miamisburg, OH 45342)!
    Donate or sign up here
    Questions? Contact Kennon Coleman kcoleman@warrencountyohio.gov
  • Transitions LLC in Barberton, Ohio is hosting a Family Game night at 5pm check out this eventbrite link to learn more.

Saturday June 14th 2025

  • Ohio Special Olympics, Friday, Jun 13 –Sunday, Jun 15 Special Olympics Ohio will be hosting the 2025 Summer Games in and around The Ohio State University June 13-15, 2025. There are many volunteer opportunities available! Volunteers must be 14+ years old (unless otherwise noted). Everyone will be given a volunteer t-shirt and anyone who signs up for a full day will have lunch provided. More details will be provided as the date approacheS
    https://lucasdd.org/events/2612/2025-06-13/special-olympics-ohio-state-games
  • HOUSING
    EMPOWERMENT & RESOURCE AFFAIR JUNE 14, 2025
    11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    WALNUT HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
    2533 Kemper Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45206 • Get housing resources and assistance, empowerment, and info for legal assistance with housing.

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

  • Planning an accessible outdoor adventure just got easier!
    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has launched a new Accessible Trails Guide — your go-to resource for finding parks and outdoor spaces that meet your needs.
    In the guide, you’ll find:
    ✅ Trail safety tips
    ✅ Accessible trails, fishing, boating, and Storybook Trails
    ✅ Lodges, campgrounds, cabins, inclusive playgrounds, and more!
    Start exploring today: https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/outdoor/accessible-activities-facilities/accessible-trails
  • Did you know the American Printing House for the Blind has partnered with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio to provide six free Print/Braille books a year to children with low vision or blindness until the child’s sixth birthday? The Braille Tales program is open to all U.S. residents and parents of children with low vision can learn more about the program at the following website. https://ow.ly/YBhA50VTZAY
  • Are you a caregiver for an older Ohioan? Are you familiar with Adult Day services? Visit the new website http://AdultDayOhio.org to learn about how Adult Day services can support you and your loved one.
    Read: http://aging.ohio.gov/AdultDayOhio
  • Call for Nominations: Ohio Poet Laureate
    Nominations for Ohio Poet Laureate are now being accepted. The next Ohio Poet Laureate’s two-year term is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2026, and ends on December 31, 2027.

    The Ohio Poet Laureate has the opportunity to foster the art of poetry across the Buckeye State. This includes encouraging literacy and learning, addressing central issues related to the humanities and heritage, and encouraging the reading and writing of poetry across Ohio. 

    As part of the individual’s role, the Ohio Poet Laureate will be expected to undertake a significant cultural project, such as bringing poetry to people or to a region of the state that might otherwise be underserved in this regard. Additionally, The Ohio Poet Laureate will provide at least 20 public readings or other literacy-related events annually in urban, suburban, and rural settings throughout Ohio.

    The Ohio Poet Laureate is ultimately appointed by the Governor of Ohio, with recommendations provided by the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) as reviewed by OAC board members.

    Nomination requirements are available on the Ohio Arts Council’s website .

Free Things to do for fun around Ohio this month.

This Month in Awareness

  • Pride Month
  • World Elder Abuse Day June 15th
  • Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
  • National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month
  • Men’s Health Awareness Month
  • National Cancer Survivors Month
  • National Age Without Apology Month
  • PTSD Awareness Month
  • World Heart Rhythm Week June 3rd-June 9th 2025
  • World Day for Assisted Technology June 4th
  • Tourette’s Awareness Day June 7th
  • Transverse Myelitis Day June 7th


For more events check out our main website OhioAdvocacyHeartbeat.com

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