Health and Wellness

Healthy and Delicious Snack!

Healthy Snack introduced to us by Mary Kenney that is doing a Capstone with TOPS this semester.

We made in TOPS SLC2 Class SO GOOD we wanted to share it with you!

Food Groups: Dairy (can use almond vanilla Greek yogurt if needed)

Protein: Peanut Butter

Fruit: Apples, Bananas or whatever you choose to “dip”

Quick and Easy – Enjoy

DODD Director Davis Discusses Ohio’s Vaccination Plan

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Director, Jeff Davis, provides an update in the video below on Ohio’s Vaccination Plan Phase 1B and how Ohioans with developmental disabilities are a priority within the plan.

COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar TOMORROW

DODD to host free webinar Wednesday at 3 p.m. on COVID-19 vaccine questions, concerns

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) will host a free webinar from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. DODD Medical Director Dr. Laura Sorg will address common questions and concerns related to the vaccine. The event is a unique opportunity for people and families served as well as support professionals to hear about the vaccine from a DD services perspective.

All members of the DD community (including people served and family members) as well as professionals in the DD system (DSPs, SSAs, board leaders, etc.) are welcome to attend. Advance sign-up is required, and webinar information will be emailed directly to registrants with further instructions. To register, click below:

Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Webinar Series: Emergency Readiness

Logo for the Center for Disability EmpowermentThe Center for Disability Empowerment is hosting a series of Emergency Readiness Presentations for persons with paralysis in Franklin, Delaware, Licking and Union counties. The series is focused on educating and assisting persons with disabilities to become prepared for Ohio specific emergencies such as fire, snowstorms, tornadoes, floods, viruses, and active shooters. Qualifying disabilities include, but are not limited to: stroke, spinal cord injury, MS, cerebral palsy, or any other central nervous system injury or disorder resulting in difficulty or inability to move the upper or lower extremities.

Free Emergency Readiness Supplies:

  • Car Emergency Kit
  • First Aid Kit
  • Yoga Mat
  • Extendable Grabber
  • Go/Stay Bag
  • Go/Stay Bag for Pets
  • Solar Charger
  • Waterproof/Fireproof Bag
  • Emergency Information Lanyard
  • Face Masks
  • Face Shield
  • Multipurpose Grip Gloves
  • All Weather Poncho
  • Long Range Whistle
  • Long-Handle Flashlight
  • Stress Balls

HOW TO EARN SUPPLIES:

  • Attend 5 presentations to choose 5 free items!
  • Attend 10 presentations to choose 10 free items!
  • Attend 14 presentations to receive ALL free items
  • Attend ALL presentations for a raffle entry for a free evacuation chair ($3,000 value)

*Please note that supplies are based on attendance and are limited to the first 40 individuals with disabilities living within Franklin, Delaware, Licking and Union counties.

Presentation Topics

Click on topic to register for your session:

  1. The Stages of Emergency Readiness (October 2nd from 10:30am-12pm)
  2. Emergency Readiness and Intersectionality: How class, gender, ethnicity, ability, etc. play a part in Emergency Readiness (October 5 from 10:30am-12pm)
  3. The Politics of Emergency Readiness: How Funds are Distributed and How you can Help Improve Community Policies and Procedures (October 9 from 10:30am-12pm)
  4. Emergency Readiness Planning for Service Animals (October 12 from 11am-12pm)
  5. Emergency Readiness: Emergency Transportation (October 16 from 10:30am-12pm)
  6. Active Shooter Part 1: Preparation (October 19 from 10am-12pm)
  7. Active Shooter Part 2: Trauma Care for Civilians (October 23 from 10am-12pm)
  8. Active Shooter Part 3: The Fight and Aftermath (October 26 from 10am-12pm)
  9. Emergency Readiness: Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (October 28 from 11am-12pm)
  10. Emergency Readiness: Mental Health Post-Emergency (November 2 from 11am-12pm)
  11. Emergency Readiness: My Personal Readiness Plan (November 6 from 10am-12pm)
  12. FEMA Presentation: How can FEMA Help me? (November 16 from 11am-12pm)
  13. Emergency Readiness: Medication Management after an Emergency (November 18 from 11am-12pm)
  14. Be Red Cross Ready: How can Red Cross Help me? (November 20 from 11am-12pm)

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to MSaade@disabilityempowerment.net or call us at 614.575.8055.

Source: http://www.disabilityempowerment.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDE_EMERG.pdf