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STABLE accounts are 529-like specialized savings and investment accounts for people living with disabilities
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioLoveland, Ohio – Wednesday, August 14th is recognized as National ABLE Savings Day, a time to increase awareness about ABLE Account programs and their life-changing benefits. Ohio’s iteration of an ABLE program – STABLE Account – has gained popularity in recent years and seen overall participation grow from fewer than 10,000 accounts in January 2019…
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Debut Edition: “Courtney Explains it All”
Courtney Explains It All, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, Loveland Magazine TV, Newsby Courtney Hineman Loveland, Ohio – In my debut broadcast of “Courtney Explains it All” I talk about what inclusion means for those with a developmental disability and what we can all do together to make life more manageable and equitable. “Courtney Explains It All” is a vlog on LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV that will feature…
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Air Quality Alert for Today
A(n) Air Quality Alert has been declared for Cincinnati, OH, on Monday, Aug 5 Today and Tomorrow’s Forecast Sunday, Aug 4: 80 AQI Moderate Ozone Monday, Aug 5: 107 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (a division of Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services) has issued an Air…
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After more than a decade of advocacy, a majority of injection wells in Athens County are suspended
Activists in Athens County rallied against the injection wells. (Photo provided by Roxanne Groff.) By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal After sounding the alarm on fracking waste injection wells for more than a decade, Roxanne Groff from Athens County is now finally starting to see some of the fruits of her and her friends’ labor. A…
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Trump Suggested Some With Disabilities ‘Should Just Die,’ Nephew Says
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. last weekend. (Neo Hopkins/The Detroit News/TNS) by Michelle Diament | July 25, 2024 disabilityscoop In a new book, Donald Trump’s nephew Fred C. Trump III says that the former president told him that people like his son,…
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What Loveland District and City Hall are saying: Governor DeWine signs bill requiring AEDs
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Sports, SportsOpolis, SpotlightThe automated external defibrillator (AED) at the Loveland Town Clock “I think the new law by Governor DeWine is definitely needed. If this can save one life, then it is worth it.” – Loveland High School Athletic Director Jayson Bruce by David Miller Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 on Wednesday. The new…
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Federal judge scraps Ohio’s narrow list of helpers for disabled voters
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioThe 2022 Ohio law requiring photo voter ID also established a list of close family members who can assist voters with their absentee ballots. BY: NICK EVANS – Ohio Capital Journal A federal judge this week blocked part of a sweeping 2022 Ohio elections law that placed sharp restrictions on who may return an absentee ballot. Under…
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Ohio suicides went up in 2022, according to new report from Ohio Department of Health
(Photo by Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline.) BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text or chat the 988 Lifeline. The number of Ohioans who died by suicide increased by 2% in 2022, according to new data from the Ohio Department of Health. There were 1,797 suicide deaths…
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Ohio State Fair 2024 Enhances Accessibility Through OOD Mobile Unit and Auditory Descriptions
Entertainment, Events, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioColumbus, Ohio – The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2024 Ohio State Fair, running from July 24 through August 4, 2024. As excitement builds, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and the Ohio State Fair are proud to announce their continued commitment to accessibility. Visitors can look forward to a wealth of resources…
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ROAD TO HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
Entertainment, Events, Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightAdvertisement Loveland, Ohio – Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is pleased to announce the Road to Health, a Health & Wellness Expo at Nisbet Park: 126 Karl Brown Way in Loveland on July 27th from 9 AM – 12 PM. “Loveland by nature lends itself to health and wellness; the beautiful parks, flowing river, and overall landscaping offer opportunity to exercise…
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