Inclusion & Accessibility
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Transgender Ohioans and allies are asking Gov. Mike DeWine to veto bathroom ban bill
By: Megan Henry Ohio Capital Journal Transgender Ohioans, allies and educators are calling on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to veto a transgender bathroom ban bill. The Ohio Senate voted along party lines to concur Senate Bill 104 Wednesday during their first session back from break. The Ohio House added House Bill 183 (the bathroom bill) to Senate Bill 104 and passed S.B. 104…
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Ohio transgender bathroom ban bill heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk
Education, Health & Wellness, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around Ohio(Getty Images) Ohio transgender bathroom ban bill heads to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk Southwest Ohio lawmakers, Senator George Lang and Representative Jennifer Gross are Cosponsors of the legislation. By: Megan Henry – Ohio Capital Journal A bill that would ban transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity is going to…
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66% of Hamilton County voters approved the Developmental Disabilities Services levy for five more years
by Leia Snyder Thanks to your hard work and commitment to the people we serve, 66% of Hamilton County voters approved the Developmental Disabilities Services levy for five more years. The renewal of this levy means that HCDDS can continue supporting people with developmental disabilities to live, work, learn, and fully participate in their communities.…
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Courtney Explains it All: Employment Opportunities For All!
Courtney Explains It All, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, Loveland Magazine TV, News, Our Regular Columns, Region and Beyond, SpotlightDisability Employment Awareness Month is Celebrating the Value and Talents of People with Disabilities and What They Bring to the Workplace and Economy. by Courtney Hineman Loveland, Ohio – Disability Employment Awareness is not only important to me but to people all over the world with developmental disabilities. This is why I wanted to interview…
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Take the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council survey
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, SpotlightIt is the mission of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) to create change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life. DD Council receives federal funding for innovative advocacy, capacity building and systems change activities. These activities are designed to contribute to a coordinated…
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These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel More Easily
WIRED has published this story for the disability community about how technology can be a most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier and safer to get around a new city. Technology makes travel easier by allowing us to research and map out our travel plans. But for the disability community, technology can…
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The Candy Police Are Back
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Police Department and the Hamilton Township Police want to make Halloween a special day for children and adults with special needs. If you reside within the City of Loveland or Hamilton Township and have a loved one living with a disability or special needs, you can request an officer to…
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Accessible curbside voting in Hamilton County
Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, Loveland & Local, News, SpotlightIndependence Alliance worked with the Hamilton County Board of Election (BOE) to update their curbside voting policies to be more accessible. Previously, voters needing an accommodation to vote outside of the polling place were required to bring an additional person with them. This person would then need to enter the voting location to inform poll…
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OOD Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Hiring Events and Webinar
Health & Wellness, Health-Wellness-Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility, Latest Stories, News, Region and Beyond, Spotlight, Statehouse and Around OhioNational Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed every October to celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and promote inclusive employment practices. This year’s theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” underscores the importance of ensuring workers with disabilities have access to quality employment opportunities throughout the year. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities…
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Courtney Hineman: How to practice Inclusion
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 talked about what inclusion means for those with a developmental disability and what we can all do together to make life more manageable and equitable. In this excerpt from my original full length vlog, I talk about one of…
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