Diversabilities ERG: October 2023 Upcoming Events

Hello and Happy Friday!

Here are upcoming disability-related events in October you may be interested in attending.

• Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Fall Quiet Hours 
  • October 1^st | 10am-5pm
• Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Sensory-Friendly Halloween Character Experience 
  • October 1^st | 10am-5pm (reserved tickets must be purchased in advance)
• The Ohio State University TOPS Program: Information Session 
  • October 4^th | 12-1:30pm (Meeting ID: 973 8452 0687 and Password: 891356)
• OSU Center for Belonging and Social Change: Disability Connections 
  • October 4^th, October 11^th, October 18^th, October 25^th | 5-6PM 
• Empowering IEP Parents 
  • October 5^th | 6:30-8pm
• Ohio Brain Injury Summit 
  • October 5^th to October 6^th | 8:30am-4pm
• GET AIR SENSORY-FRIENDLY JUMP (PICKERINGTON AND COLUMBUS) 
  • October 7^th and October 21^st | 9-11AM
• OSU CFAES DEI: Inclusive and Equitable Hiring Practices 
  • October 10^th | 3:30-5pm
• AUTISM SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OHIO: ADULT CONNECTIONS SUPPORT AND ACTIVITY GROUP 
  • October 10^th (In Person) | 6:30PM (Email for details)
  • October 24^th (VIRTUAL) | 7pm (Email for details)
• Columbus Young Professionals Club Coffee with a Cause: Disability Awareness 
  • October 11^th | 7:30-9am
• Ohio Rural Health Association: Disability Awareness 
  • October 11^th | 12pm 
• Great Lakes ADA Center: Adaptive Strength and Endurance 
  • October 12^th | 2-3:30pm 
• OOD: Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace 
  • October 19^th | 10-11am
• OSU CFAES DEI: Difficult Conversations – Communicating Effectively Across Difference 
  • October 20^th | 10am-12pm
• AUTISM SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OHIO: Coffee, Tea and Autism – Connecting Adults 
  • October 21^st (VIRTUAL) | 11am (Email for details)
• AUTISM SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OHIO: Coffee, Tea and Autism – Caregivers of Adults 
  • October 22^nd (In Person) | 9am (Email for details)
• Work & Disabilities: Benefits, Incentives and Asset Building 
  • October 23^rd to December 1^st
• OCALI Improving Outcomes for People with Disabilities Series – Economic Stability: Employment 
  • October 24^th | 12pm
• Aging & Down Syndrome Caregiver Support Group 
  • October 24^th | 6-7pm
• Global Best Buddies NDEAM Event 
  • October 25^th | 1-2pm
• Tri-Rivers Career Center Transition Fair 
  • October 25^th | 5:30-7:30pm
• Columbus Speech & Hearing: Halloween Hop 
  • October 28^th | 11am-2pm
• OSU CFAES DEI: Responding to Bias – Bystander Intervention Strategies that Work for Everyone 
  • October 31^st | 10am-12pm

DSACO October Events Calendar 

Adaptive Sports Connection October Events Calendar 

Adaptive Sports Institute October Events Calendar 

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This years’ theme is Advancing Access and Equity. Check out the NDEAM website, the 2023 NDEAM video, and the resources below to learn more about NDEAM and ways you can celebrate and get involved.

• 31 Days of NDEAM
• AskEARN – Learn about National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• The Arc – How and Why to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Have a great weekend!

Ashlee Leslie
Disability Program Manager
The Ohio State University
Office of Human Resources, Benefits
Integrated Absence Management and Vocational Services