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

• The city of Cincinnati has Survey for residents to complete. Please participate if you are in Cincinnati. This is a good way to speak up!
• OCALI and the Ohio Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) want to hear what’s working, what’s not, and what matters most to you. That’s how we know we are building resources, trainings, and community connections that make a difference.  
  Take a few minutes today to help shape tomorrow click link for survey.
• Ohio DD Council Seeks Public Input on Draft 5-Year Plan on Developmental Disabilities
  The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council has approved a draft 5-Year Plan on Developmental Disabilities at their October meeting. The Council now seeks public feedback on the Goals and Objectives the Council has created for 2027-2031. Additionally, the Council is proposing to provide funding for 19 different grant projects. Each of the proposed projects, along with goals and objectives, can be found at this link: https://ddc.ohio.gov/projects-and-grants/five-year-state-plan/five-year-state-plan
  The Council began working on the draft plan in 2024 when it published a public survey seeking input on the needs in Ohio. More than 1,000 survey responses were received from Ohioans with developmental disabilities, family members and system stakeholders. Starting in early 2025, Council began evaluating the needs identified by Ohioans in the survey and developing goals and objectives to address those needs.
  Now, the Council seeks feedback on the plan it has created. Anyone can submit comments or feedback on the draft plan by submitting a completed survey. Surveys can be found by this link: https://form.jotform.com/253015784369060
  The deadline for all surveys is Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Events around Ohio to For November 10th, 2025 to November 15th, 2025

Tuesday November 11th, 2025

Veterans Day!

• DON’T FORGET! Save the Date for Tomorrow — November 11th!
  Brain Injury Association of Ohio, featuring our very own Just In Time Adaptive Wellness founder, Dana Spradling!
  We’ll be sharing insights and real-life experiences about shifting from managing the overwhelm of diagnosis to encouraging recovery through wellness — helping families move from “Now what?” to “We’ve got this.”
  Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
  Location: Online Webinar (Free to Attend!)
  Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eV2X5kHMR1mNDTmC_oOvaw
• Town Hall Solutions for Mental Health in Ohio/ Congressional Candidate Adam Miller 100 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215-4702, United States Meeting Room 2B at the Main Library
  We are hosting a Town Hall to listen, share with each other and hone our plan of action for improved federal support of Mental Health and Wellness. We are FOR:
  Young people with special needs and their families, Teens battling anxiety and depression
  Families impacted by substance abuse Adults struggling with heavy demands and fraying social ties
  Veterans who are losing access to mental health care
  Seniors living with loneliness or dementia
  https://adammillerforcongress.org/solutions-for-mental-health-in-ohio-event/
• Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee meeting will take place on Zoom from 3-4 PM. If you’d like more information, contact Maria Matzik at:
  Maria.Matzik@acils.com

Wednesday November 12th 2025

• OSDA at We Thrive Together 11:00-12:00pm click this link to join
• UCCEDD Youth Transition Expo at Sharonville Convention Center 9am-3pm
• Supported Decision Making Network of Ohio 12:00-1:30pm This is for anyone who is interested in knowing more about supported decision making. https://www.sdmno.org please check out their Facebook page for meeting information. Zoom link for this months meeting

Thursday November 13th 2025

• OSDA Creative Changemakers, Thursday, Nov 13 only will hold two meetings one from 1-2pm and 4:30–5:30 PM, Repeats every month on the second Thursday. Its a group of peers/self-advocates who meet once a month to hang out and talk about issues facing people with disabilities in Ohio This group supported by the Ohio Self-Determination Association. Change Makers was created by and is run by people with disabilities because they wanted to extend their advocacy conversations beyond the COOL meetings. Please Contact one of the emails listed clareschloemer.osda@gmail.com
  nrichards@clearwatercog.org
  osda2011@gmail.com
• Butler County Board of DD Board Meeting, Thursday, Nov 13 · 6–8 PM, Repeats every month on the second Thursday 282 N Fair Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011-4222, United States Our regularly scheduled board meeting is at the Janet Clemmons Center at 282 N. Fair Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45013.
  To download the agenda, click this link: https://www.butlerdd.org/events/board-meetings/

Friday November 14th, 2025

• Brunch4Brains – Ohio, Friday, Nov 14 · 11 AM–2 PM Dayton Convention Center, 22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402 Join us for a powerful and heartwarming event hosted by Epilepsy Foundation Ohio! Enjoy brunch, connect with the community, and help us shine a light on epilepsy awareness and support.
  Source › https://facebook.com/events/s/brunch4brains-ohio/1352744433160315/
• We Thrive Together Advocacy Army 4:00pm-5:00pm click this link to join.

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

• 2026 Managed Care Healthcare Comparison Guide
  It provides an overview of the services that all managed care plans offer as well as the specific value-added services available from each individual plan.
• Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Rare Diseases
• Resources for Improving Respite Care for Caregivers
• Ready to get out into the workforce? Our teams will support you to find the best-fitting job!
  Cuyahoga DD’s Online Resource Guide has local job opportunities for the people we serve.
  Local jobs with openings at ow.ly/NGL050WqLmA.
• Did you know Summit County has a special database to help reunite lost individuals with communication difficulties with their families? The Take Me Home program is a countywide initiative that supports individuals with disabilities that impact their ability to communicate.
  How it works:
  📝 Families register their loved one’s information in a secure database
  👮‍♀️ Only law enforcement personnel can access the information
  🔍 Officers can search by name, phone number, or physical characteristics
  🤝 Quick identification helps reunite families safely
  You can learn more at: https://bit.ly/4mjbiMQ
  Thanks to the partnership between the Elliot Kolkovich, Summit County Prosecutor and Summit County Sheriff’s Office we have this vital safety net.
  TakeMeHomeProgram #SummitCounty #AutismSafety

November Awareness Month

• American Diabetes Month
• Lung Cancer Awareness Month
• National Family Caregivers Month
• National Family Literacy Month
• Long Term Care Awareness Month
• National Home Care & Hospice Month
• Epilepsy Awareness Month