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Enabling Access (March ’26)-Community Corner-GoBus Expands Services Making Ohio More Easily Accessible to Bus Riders
GoBus Expands Services Making Ohio More Easily Accessible to Bus Riders Inter-city bus operator, GoBus, has expanded its service to connect Dayton, Springfield, Middletown and
Enabling Access (March ’26)-Disability News-Key Information for Ohioans Regarding Changes to SNAP and Medicaid
Key Information for Ohioans Regarding Changes to SNAP and Medicaid Some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients must prove they are working as of March
Enabling Access (March ’26)-Advocacy Opportunities-Empowering Ohio’s Future: Join Groundwork Ohio’s Advocacy for Early Childhood Development
Empowering Ohio’s Future: Join Groundwork Ohio’s Advocacy for Early Childhood Development Are you passionate about making sure children get started on the right foot in
Enabling Access (March ’26)-ACIL Happenings -Meet “The Rolling Rs”: Co-Founders of the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL)
Meet “The Rolling Rs”: Co-Founders of the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) was founded thanks to the hard work
Enabling Access (Feb ’26) Community Corner FIFA Under Fire: Advocates Demand Affordable and Accessible Tickets for 2026 World Cup
FIFA Under Fire: Advocates Demand Affordable and Accessible Tickets for 2026 World Cup Per the Football Supporters Association (FSA), Disability advocates called out the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) for making tickets 38 times more expensive than
Enabling Access (Feb ’26) Disability News- Winter 2026 Olympics Prioritizes Accessibility for All
Winter 2026 Olympics Prioritizes Accessibility for All The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina Italy will be the most inclusive yet thanks to accessibility being a center focus
Enabling Access (Feb ’26) Advocacy Opportunities-Join the Fight Against Homelessness: How COHHIO’s Advocacy Efforts Are Making a Difference in Ohio
Join the Fight Against Homelessness: How COHHIO’s Advocacy Efforts Are Making a Difference in Ohio Per homelessness statistics shared by ThinkTV, over 12,000 people are experiencing homelessness,
Enabling Access (Feb ’26) ACIL Happenings : Share Your Story with ACIL
Share Your Story with ACIL! Has the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) assisted you in securing housing, finding resources, or mastering independent living skills?
Press Release: Call for New Members to Join the Access & Functional Needs Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 2/ 10 /2026 Contact: Christopher Rutledge, [email protected], 937-341-5202 ext. 105 Call for New Members to Join the Access & Functional Needs
Enabling Access (Jan ’26) ACIL Happenings-New Year, New Opportunities: Start Your Independent Living Plan Today!
New Year, New Opportunities: Start Your Independent Living Plan Today! Happy 2026! Are you dreaming of achieving goals that could change your life and help
Enabling Access (Jan ’26) Advocacy Opportunities-Empowering Lives Through Self-Determination: Join the Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA)
Empowering Lives Through Self-Determination: Join the Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA) Are you passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to make their own life choices?
Enabling Access (Jan ’26) Disability News-Mattel Unveils Barbie with Autism Sparking Mixed Reactions
According to the Toy Association, 63% of Millennial parents seek toys that promote mental and social health, leading to a rise in inclusive toys. Following the trend,
Enabling Access (Jan ’26)-Community Corner : Celebrating Seven Years of Disability Inclusion in Ohio
Celebrating Seven Years of Disability Inclusion in Ohio January 14th marked the seventh anniversary of Governor Mike DeWine signing Executive Order 2019-03D , which established Ohio as a Disability
Enabling Access (Dec ’25)-Consumer Corner -Celebrating Wanda Sloan: A Beacon of Hope and Advocacy for the Blind Community
Celebrating Wanda Sloan: A Beacon of Hope and Advocacy for the Blind Community In a world where overcoming obstacles often requires resilience and advocacy, Wanda
Enabling Access (Dec ’25)-Community Corner-Fun & Accessible Winter Activities
Fun & Accessible Winter Activities Finding fun, accessible activities for you and your family in the colder months can be challenging, so ACIL has put together a list of fun, accessible
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Dec ’25): Autumn Peer Social -October 29th 2026
Autumn Peer SocialTopic: TLYDThursday, October 29th, 2026, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST in-personContact: [email protected] for Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Dec ’25): Summer Peer Social -August 13th 2026
Summer Peer SocialTopic: TLYDThursday, August 13th, 2026, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST in-personContact: [email protected] for Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Dec ’25): Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day Celebration -July 23rd 2026
ADA Day CelebrationThursday, July 23, 2026, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST in-personContact: [email protected] for Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Dec ’25): Spring Peer Social -May 14th 2026
Spring Peer SocialTopic: TLYDThursday, May 14th, 2026, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST in-personContact: [email protected] for Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Dec ’25): Winter Peer Social -March 5th 2026
Winter Peer SocialTopic: TLYDThursday, March 5th, 2026, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST in-personContact: [email protected] for Accommodation Requests