Parent Mentor News
March 2020
Worthington Schools will be hosting an event on March 24th for parents and caregivers. Future Planning 101: For Individuals with Disabilities will assist families in planning for transition and independence. More information can be found below.
March District Events
Future Planning 101: For Individuals with Disabilities
- Career and Tech Education Programs
- Agency and Financial Support for Students with Disabilities
- Employment and Independent Living Supports
- Community Based/Day Habilitation Program
- Future Planning, Estate Planning and Will
- STABLES Accounts
See event details on the district website here. This session is open to any parent, caregiver or student in the district.
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020, 06:30 PM
Worthington Education Center, East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH, USA
February District Event Recap
Managing Parental Stress
Community Events
Special Needs Planning
Topics such as Guardianship and Alternatives, Special Needs Trusts, the STABLE Account, Social Security, Medicaid Waivers and Transition Planning will be addressed during this interactive presentation. Event Flyer.
Location: Worthington Community Center
345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington 43085
Free Hearing Screenings
Columbus Speech and Hearing will offer FREE hearing screenings. This occurs on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Location: 510 E N Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214
Franklin County Transition Session: Housing
Monday, March 9, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ohio Family 2 Family provides free training to families on advocacy, medical homes, family-centered care, and other important information. These sessions are intended to provide information on the transition from high school to adult life for youth with disabilities. More information found here.
Location: Clark Hall, 380 Granville St, Gahanna, 43230
Sensory Sensitive Storytime
This special session of stories, songs and bubble play is designed for children with sensory integration challenges and/or those on the autism spectrum, ages 8 and under. Registration is required to attend. You may do so here.
World Down Syndrome Day
Saturday, March 21st, 10:00-2:00 pm
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at Polaris Fashion Place. The celebration will kick-off with the Proud to Be Me Fashion Show outside Saks Fifth Avenue on the lower level. Lots of free activities are planned. Registration is free, but required. Click here to register.
Resources
Supporting Inclusion and Independence
Communication Disability Law
Any individual with a medically diagnosed communication disability, who drives or regularly has someone with a communication disability in their vehicle, can voluntarily enroll in a database that connects to the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System. The law enforcement officer can then be made aware that the driver or a person in the vehicle may have difficulty communicating and can approach the vehicle with awareness to reduce any potential misunderstandings or problems.
Individuals who are interested in self-identifying can complete a Verification Form and take the completed form to their licensed medical practitioner who can validate the individual has a communication disability.
Webinars
Quick Reads
Kristen Klopfer
Worthington Schools
Email: kklopfer@wscloud.org
Website: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/Page/3738
Location: 200 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-450-6044