Inclusion & Accessibility
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Ageless Tenacity: Olivia’s Path to Employment
Meet Olivia, a resilient and determined woman whose unwavering spirit and strength inspire those around her. In the face of significant health challenges and the devasting loss of her beloved mother, Olivia refused to let adversity define her. Instead, she embraced her grief and health struggles as catalysts for growth, propelling her to reclaim her…
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A “Thank You” from Joel, Mary, and Josh Wegener
EDITORIAL, Food & Restaurants, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, Spotlightby Joel, Mary, and Josh Wegener Special Neat Treats would like to thank the wonderful citizens of Loveland and the surrounding area for your support of our family business throughout this summer. We are especially grateful to Carol Hall for organizing the recent event to help offset some of our unexpected mechanical expenses. We now…
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Without Direct Support Professionals, I would not be able to live on my own
Courtney Hineman and Cassie Mattia at the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities Annual DSP Appreciation Honk-a-Thon It’s DSP Appreciation Week and it’s the perfect time to express my gratitude. by Courtney Hineman This week is DSP Appreciation week. My name is Courtney Hineman and I work at the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities…
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Nurse’s Notes: Preventative Healthcare
Every month, the staff nurses at the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities share important health updates. This month, their nurses are talking about preventative healthcare! Preventive healthcare is key to helping you stay healthy and provides early recognition of potential health problems. Seeking preventative healthcare can help you live a longer, healthier life! Preventative…
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Tamara Huson MD now accepting new patients
Advertisement Loveland, Ohio – Tamara Huson MD is a primary care and family medicine practitioner. “I chose to practice family medicine because of my passion for treating patients of all ages, from newborns all the way through to the end of life. Family medicine allows me to care for entire families.” Huson speaks English and…
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Ohio Department of Transportation wants your input on walking and biking in and around Loveland
Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, Sports, SpotlightLoveland, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation is developing an Active Transportation Plan for District 8, which includes Butler, Clinton, Clermont, Greene, Hamilton, Preble, and Warren Counties. The Department says that walking and biking in Ohio should be a safe, convenient, and accessible transportation option for everyone. This plan will identify needs and priorities for walking,…
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Get a communication card for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
A communication card is available to help individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and police officers communicate with each other. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), and statewide law enforcement partners developed the new communication card to help individuals…
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Genesis at Work Foundation Announces Annual Celebration Gala and Reveals Inaugural Year Highlights
Events, Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, SpotlightThe event is commemorating National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month in October Cincinnati, Ohio – The Genesis at Work Foundation, a local Cincinnati not-for-profit agency aiding in employment for those with special needs, has announced that the annual Celebration Gala will take place October 7, 2023, from 6 to 10:30 PM at the Sharonville Convention Center.…
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The “best dad ever” needs help to maintain the Special Neat Treats ice cream truck
Events, Food & Restaurants, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightTuesday, August 22 from 5-7 PM at Nisbet Park by David Miller Loveland, Ohio – Some of you may be familiar with Special Neat Treats whose focus is to supply jobs for people with special needs while selling Special Neat Treats. Loveland dad Joel Wegener is using the ice cream business he founded to give back to…
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$7,000 Available for Students with Disabilities for 2023 fall term
Education, Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, Region and Beyond, SpotlightGetty Image Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) will help students with disabilities invest in their futures and pursue their passions. The OOD Education Support Funds are a financial investment in students with disabilities on their educational journey. Why does continued education matter? According to OOD there is “overwhelming evidence that individuals with a degree,…
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