Inclusion & Accessibility
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The Presidential, Senate, and Statewide candidates certified for Ohio’s March 19 primary ballot
Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioRead Accessible Voting info below Loveland, Ohio – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced that 18 candidates have been certified to appear on Ohio’s March 19 primary ballot. Secretary LaRose also provided all county boards of elections with Directive 2024-2(opens in a new window) which includes the list of qualifying statewide candidates and the forms…
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Ohio transgender adults speak against proposed administrative rules that would change health care
Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioGetty Images The rules would collect data on transgender medical care and modify the treatment of those with gender dysphoria, requiring medical consent from a psychiatrist, an endocrinologist and a bioethicist before moving forward with treatment. BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal Ohio transgender adults are deeply concerned Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed administrative rules would make…
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Cold Temperature Tips for Those With Disabilities
by Cassie Mattia and the Butler County Board of Disabilities Winter can be a dangerous time for people with disabilities due to the unsafe conditions it brings. Freezing temperatures and inaccessible walkways are just a couple of the many obstacles that need to be approached with caution. Watch our all-new video for crucial tips that…
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Ohio families with transgender children relieved DeWine vetoed HB 68, worry about potential override
A transgender Pride flag is covered with the words “Hands Off Trans Youth.” (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator/States Newsroom) The Ohio House will be in session next Wednesday and the Senate’s next scheduled session is Jan. 24. BY: MEGAN HENRY – Ohio Capital Journal The Burkle family huddled together to watch last week’s press conference where Ohio…
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Free admission to Cincinnati Holocaust & Humanity Center
Art and Culture, Education, Events, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightAward-winning museum will be free to the public through end of January Cincinnati Holocaust Museum to Offer Free Admission in Response to Unprecedented Rise in Holocaust Denial, Antisemitic Incidents In an effort to address the “unprecedented” rise in Holocaust denial and antisemitism, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center will waive museum ticket…
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Ohio public education supporters look to 2024, lawsuit to hold private voucher system accountable
Getty Images BY: SUSAN TEBBEN – Ohio Capital Journal While marijuana legislation and other bills still sit on the horizon in the second year of this term’s General Assembly, education policy can always be counted on to be a part of the discussion. 2024 should be no different. Ohio’s private school voucher program has been a source…
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Ohio Business Competes: Yesterday was beyond disheartening
Dear Business Leaders, Yesterday was beyond disheartening as legislators put politics over the safety of some of our most vulnerable children. The Senate passed an amended HB 68, and the House concurred. We applaud that lawmakers from both sides of the aisle voted no, but it was not enough to prevent passage. We still have…
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Kaleidoscope Youth Center: “Tell Gov DeWine to VETO HB68.”
EDITORIAL, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, SpotlightHELP STOP HOUSE BILL 68 FROM BECOMING LAW: Contact Governor Mike DeWine (614-466-3555, governor@governor.ohio.gov, or governor.ohio.gov/contact (https://t.co/J3VeRi8yb4) ) and tell him to VETO H.B. 68. Yesterday, the Ohio Legislature passed House Bill 68 to ban gender-affirming care for minors and ban trans women and girls from playing K-12 and college sports in Ohio. The bill…
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Ohio law banning gender-affirming care and trans athletes heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioCOLUMBUS, Ohio — DECEMBER 13: Advocates for the trans community protest outside the Senate Chamber while inside lawmakers debated and passed HB 68 that bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth and bars transgender kids from participating on sports teams, December 13, 2023, at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital…
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After Tackling ‘R-Word,’ Disability Group Seeks To Erase Stigma Associated With ‘Special’
Former NFL player Dale Moss, center, with Special Olympics athletes Madi Madory, left, and Joshua Olds wearing sweatshirts that are part of the new “Yeah, I am Special” campaign. (Special Olympics) by Michelle Diament | disability scoop With a new campaign, Special Olympics wants to take back the word “special” and other language that they…
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