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Adult Matters E-Newsletter August 2016 Self-Advocate Internship This paid internship position is designed for two adults with Down syndrome who have graduated from high school or have a GED. The goal is to create a healthy learning environment for our interns to better prepare them for future employment opportunities out in the community. Self-Advocates will work 6 hours a week in the office as well as be available to, on occasion, speak at community events and/or work at some large DSAGC events. To APPLY visit: DSAGC Careers Questions? Please contact Christy Gregg
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Adult Matters E-Newsletter August 2016
Self-Advocate Internship
This paid internship position is designed
for two adults with Down syndrome who
have graduated from high school or have
a GED. The goal is to create a healthy
learning environment for our interns to
better prepare them for future employment
opportunities out in the community.
Self-Advocates will work 6 hours a week
in the office as well as be available to, on occasion, speak
at community events and/or work at some large DSAGC
events.
To APPLY visit: DSAGC Careers
Questions? Please contact Christy Gregg
NEW DSAGC Collaboration
Mental Health Services now offered at DSAGC
Although most people seek therapy in the midst of a personal tragedy or crisis, it’s often easier to work on these goals when you’re not in the middle of bigger or darker
obstacles. There are many other reasons therapy can be helpful such as:
Reorienting yourself toward what you want and need
Learning to be self-compassionate
Helping you to learn how to be better understanding
Helping you to communicate your feelings
Learning about relationships
Adjusting to life challenges and changes
Managing stress or learning how to handle something that is causing you distress
Learning what you can do to get unstuck from something
Relationship Series
Healthy Relationships &
Understanding Our Bodies Featuring Barbara J. Thomas M.ED., C.S.E., JSOC
Director, TECS, Education Center
Executive Director of Education, The TALL INSTITUTE
Human Sexuality Educator
ages 14-25
Mondays, September 19– October 10
7:00-8:30PM
Hatton Foundation Community Room
4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A
Cincinnati, OH 45212
This four-week series will give self-
advocates an opportunity to learn
about their bodies, boundaries,
healthy relationships, and more. The
first three weeks of this series will
cater to adults with Down syndrome.
The final week of the series will be an
informative class for parents, providing
an overview and chance for Q&A.
Week 1: Understanding Our Bodies
and Sexuality
Week 2: Healthy Relationships/
Boundaries/ Respect
Week 3: Protecting Yourself/ Abuse
Prevention
Week 4: Parent Session/ General
Overview/ Q&A
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Employment Series
Join us for a 4- week series to obtain and strengthen skills for finding meaningful
employment. One will learn about re-sumes, determining and utilizing their
character strengths, professionalism and presenting yourself, and interviewing
skills. Each participant will take part in mock interviews in the final week of the
series.
Fee: $20.00
October 29th-November 19th
Saturdays
10:00am-11:30am*
October 29th: Resume Writing/Building
Volunteering – build skills towards employment
November 5th: Character Strengths
Finding Jobs That Relate To Your Strengths
Finding Jobs Online
November 12th: Professionalism and Presenting Yourself:
An awareness of Communication and Interviewing Skills
November 19th: Put Your Skills into Practice: Mock Interviews
*Lunch to follow- served at 11:30/11:45am
*Extended Session: 10:30am-12:30pm
Registration now open!
Social Opportunities
Social Clubs (ages 16+)
Social clubs serve as an opportunity for our adults with Down
syndrome to take a leadership role in planning and
implementing their own social activities. These clubs were
created to empower adults and increase independence.
There are numerous social clubs throughout our twelve-county
radius. Each club consists of 4 - 8 adults with Down syndrome
and 2 peer partners*. Social clubs meet regularly once a
month, and the goal is to create a consistent schedule (ex: 1st
Friday of the month at 7 pm). Typically, each member of the
social club plans one monthly outing per year to give each
member and peer partner an opportunity to host. Activities can
include sporting events, bowling, dinners, art classes, grill outs,
etc. Activities take place in one location to avoid "in between"
transportation. Social club members pay for their own
participation in an activity
Are you or is someone you know interested in joining a social club? Please contact Brianna Reising at
[email protected] or visit http://www.dsagc.com/programs/social-clubs-ages-16-up/ to find out more!
Advocates in Action (ages 18+)
Advocates in Action is a NEW program for adults with
Down syndrome ages 18 & up. Throughout the year, the
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati will
offer a volunteer opportunity for our adults with Down
syndrome. The goal is to spread awareness and give
back to the community.
Are you or is someone you know interested in joining Advocates in Action? Please contact Brianna Reising at
[email protected] or visit http://www.dsagc.com/programs/advocates-in-action/ to find out more!
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DODD News
New Eligibility System for Ohio Medicaid
Monday, August 1, the Ohio Department of Medicaid
(ODM) began using its new Medicaid eligibility system,
Ohio Benefits, for people receiving long-term services and
supports.
People enrolled in home and community based waivers or
residing in intermediate care facilities for individuals with
intellectual disabilities (ICFs), including state-operated
developmental centers (DCs), will have eligibility records in
Ohio Benefits, rather than the current system, CRIS-E.
DODD released a memo on July 29, outlining ways that Ohio
Benefits will overlap with those accessing or providing DD
services.
More
Residency Agreement Templates Available
In its community integration rule, CMS requires that provider
owned and provider controlled homes have a lease or
comparable rental agreement with people living in those homes.
The Department worked with stakeholders to developed a rule
regarding settings in which HCBS services may be delivered (OAC
5123:2-9-02) as well as specific requirements for a lease or rental
agreement.
DODD released a memo outlining key principles of the rule and
templates for residency agreements. More
Diverse by Design
DSAGC is excited to announce that there was a full house at the first Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Diverse by Design: An Introduction to Employing People with Disabilities event! There were many
rewarding and insightful stories shared as well as great discussion topics. One of their board members, Terri
Hogan, shared how hiring Mike, an employee who has Down syndrome, has impacted her business.
Getting Down to Business:
An Introduction to Employing People with Disabilities
...more to come in September
Keep checking our website and Facebook for more opportunities
from the
Cincinnati USE Regional Chamber Diverse by Design
Community Event
DSAGC EMAIL UPDATE: Please be aware that my old email address is now inactive ([email protected]).
Please use/update to [email protected]
for all future communications.
Thank you!
Registration OPEN
Community Groups A Community Group is designed to create opportunities for families that have children with Down
syndrome to network and share common interests, concerns, challenges and information. They do
this through community events, informational meetings, Facebook webpages or playgroups.
AREA SPECIFIC GROUPS
B & W Group
Serving families in Butler and Warren counties
BACH Group
Serving families in Brown, Adams, Clinton, Highland and surrounding
counties
Eastside Group
Serving families in the Cincinnati Eastside area and downtown Cincinnati
KIDS Group
“Kentuckian’s Interested in Down Syndrome” serves families in Northern
Kentucky
Westside Group
Serving families in the Cincinnati Westside area and downtown Cincinnati
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
African American Family Network
Serving families by providing information, support and networking
D.A.D.S Group
Discussion and networking on the aspects of being the father of a child with
Down syndrome
Hispanic Family Group
Social and educational opportunities for Spanish
speaking families
513.490.2834 Marina
DSAGC Teen Group
Serving teens ages 13 - 18 through social opportunities
and networking for parents
Grandparents Group
Networking, sharing and social opportunities for
grandparents of all ages!
BIRTH YEAR
GROUPS serving families of children with Down
syndrome born in specific years
2011
(Extra) Ordinary Friends
2012
12T21 Group
2013
T21QTs
(aka T21 Cuties!)
2014
T21QTs - ‘14
(aka T21 Cuties!)
2015
Homies With Extra Chromies
2016
Champions 21
COMMUNITY GROUPS COORDINATOR
Amy Iten | 513.761.5400 | [email protected]
August Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Summer Tutor-
ing
Butler/Warren
- Ladies Night
Out
3 4
Summer Tutor-
ing
Yoga for Parent
and Child (ages
0 - 5)
5
Team Alexan-
der the Great
Fundraiser
6
7
Summer
Picnic
8 9
D.A.D.S.
Meeting
10 11
Yoga for Parent
and Child (ages
0 - 5)
12 13
Team Dylan
Fundraiser
14 15 16 17 18
Yoga for Parent
and Child (ages
0 - 5)
19 20
8th Annual
Brooklyn's Par
-Tee
21
BY 2016 -
Family BBQ
22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
15th
Anniversary
Buddy Walk
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19
Healthy
Relationships
Series
20 21 22 23 24
25 26
Healthy
Relationships
Series
27 28 29
Early Matters
Music Therapy
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September Calendar
