Upcoming Events and Webinars

DRO will be hosting a listening session in hopes to hear community input from those in the Bhutanese/Nepali community and their caregivers on October 10, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jVwL82_pRq-VhUxuwL0WqA
The Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) is hosting a webinar on how Centers for Independent Living (CIL) can provide housing-related services and supports for people with disabilities. The webinar is on October 10, 2024 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. EST. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SVYyHBHMRj-Zlg7FOdt7Uw#/registration
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is hosting a voting advocacy webinar with OOTF’s Chair, Jennifer Kucera on October 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3BMeKOr
ACL will host a webinar on Implementation Planning for the adult protective services (APS) final rule. The event in on October 17, 2024 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4097503146375749717

Opportunities for Public Comment

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking public comment on three different waiver amendments. The comments are open from September 17, 2024 to October 16, 2024. See below:
- MyCare Waiver Amendment: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/about-us/notices/mycare-renewal-09172024
- Passport Waiver Amendment: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/about-us/notices/passport-waiver-amendment-09172024
- Assisted Living Amendment: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/about-us/notices/al-amendment-09172024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comment on its National Disaster Recovery Framework. If you have thoughts and ideas on the federal government’s roles and responsibilities for organizing and deploying disaster recovery assistance, please consider responding! Comments are due October 23, 2024. You can visit this website for additional information: https://www.fema.gov/event/national-disaster-recovery-framework-public-comment-period

*Please note these groups are free to join and do not require paperwork!

Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee meets at various times throughout the month that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities throughout the state. This group also has two subcommittees that discuss accommodations and MyCare.
- Contact: Maria Matzik, host
- Email: maria.matzik@acils.com
Disability and Aging Passenger Rail Coalition is a group that is advocating for increased passenger rail in Ohio and direct connections from Northwest Ohio to Columbus. If you are interested in learning more and getting involved, contact The Ability Center of Greater Toledo.
- Contact: Sally Fish
- Email: sfish@abilitycenter.org
The Ohio Olmstead Task Force meets the first Wednesday of every month and has various subcommittees that meet throughout each month.
- Contact: Jennifer Kucera, Chair
- Email: jenniferkucera134@gmail.com
The National Federation of the Blind—Ohio Chapter
- Contact: Richard Payne
- Email: rchpay7@gmail.com