DODD January Family Connection
Talking About the COVID-19 Vaccine in Plain Language |
Use this plain language guide to help have meaningful conversations and talk to people with developmental disabilities about vaccines and the COVID-19 vaccination program. |
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Learning Aid Ohio provides supplemental learning support for students with IEPs during this unique school year. |
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FAQs about
?COVID-19 Vaccine |
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Tips for Suicide Prevention |
Watch Dr. Julie Gentile's latest Mental Wellness video as she dispels myths about suicide and shares tips for suicide prevention. |
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Guidance: Remote Learning for Students with Disabilities |
The Ohio Department of Education compiled information and resources about remote learning for students with disabilities who have complex needs. Read more. |
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Recordings Available from Vaccine Roundtable Discussions |
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DODD participated in a series of roundtable discussions to discuss and answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. DODD's medical director and other state and community vaccine experts answered questions, and provided input to guide decision-makers. Watch the recordings here. |
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Have a Meaningful Day During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Offering someone a meaningful day means supporting people with developmental disabilities to explore their interests and how they are connected to other people through those interests. Discover ways to do this here. |
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New Toolkit:
?Intellectual and Developmental Disability Psychiatry |
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People with developmental disabilities who also have a dual diagnosis of mental illness often depend on their families and their direct support professionals (DSP) for assistance with their psychiatric appointments as well as with monitoring and treatments. Learn more about their care here. |
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Advocating About Hospital Visitation |
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If you have a disability, hospitals are required to make reasonable accommodations to their visitor policy for you. Disability Rights Ohio has resources for families about advocating for hospital visitation accommodations here. |
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Growing Family Resilience Training Now Offered in Spanish |
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Growing Family Resilience series is being presented in Spanish on Jan. 23, Jan. 30, and Feb. 6. This series, presented by the Ohio Family Network and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, will help families learn best practices for navigating stress, supporting a sense of calm and empowerment. Register here. |
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Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2021