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 Yellow Springs to many other Ohio communities, making the state more accessible to those who ride the bus. Per an article in the Dayton Daily News, GoBus launched in 2010, […]
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 1st thanks to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act (OBBA), removing work requirement exemptions from the program. What is OBBBA? OBBA is a law that passed in July 2025 and is focused on making the 2017 tax cuts permanent, eliminating taxes on […]
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 life? Consider joining the advocacy efforts of Groundwork Ohio. According to the website, Groundwork Ohio is a nonpartisan, statewide advocacy organization dedicated to improving early childhood health and education outcomes for children from birth to age […]
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 and dedication of relentless advocates: Roland Sykes, Roy Poston, and Roger Flint, known as “The Rolling Rs.” Together, “The Rolling Rs” made a significant impact on the disability rights movement locally and nationally, paving the […]
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 in 2022, pricing out fans with disabilities. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place June 11th through July 19th, 2026. Tickets went on sale December 11th, 2025 and immediately received backlash from the disability community due to exorbitant cost. Various factors contribute to […]
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 of the planning process. Key Accessibility Features: Broadcast & Digital (NBCU) All events, including those on Peacock, NBC Olympics.com, NBC Sports.com, and the NBC Sports app, will provide closed captioning and enhanced audio descriptions for individuals who are […]
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, with projections indicating a 5% increase in 2026. If you want to help change this projection, consider joining the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) in its advocacy efforts. According to its website, the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in […]
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? If so, we’re eager to hear your story! Since 1984, ACIL has been impacting the lives of thousands in Dayton and beyond. However, some individuals are still unaware of the […]
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 Committee Miami Valley Region—[2/10/2026] — The Access & Functional Needs Committee is seeking new members to help enhance emergency preparedness and response for individuals with access and functional needs. This […]
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 you achieve independence? One way to ensure that you achieve your aspirations this year is by starting an Independent Living Plan (ILP) with the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL). […]