Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (May ’25) : Breaking Silences Community Collective Meeting -July 8th 2025
Breaking Silences Community CollectiveTopic: TBDTuesday, July 8th, 2025, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST on ZoomContact: [email protected] for Link and Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access (May ’25)-Disability News : Blue Envelope Program: Supporting Individuals with Autism and Other Conditions
Several cities in Ohio have launched the Blue Envelope Program, an initiative aimed at helping individuals with conditions such as Autism, Dementia, and Anxiety to interact more effectively with law enforcement during traffic stops. Key Objectives of the Initiative: – Enhancing Understanding: The Blue Envelope provides officers with immediate, accessible information about autism, promoting empathy […]
Enabling Access (May ’25)-Advocacy Opportunities: Empowering Women Wheelchair Users in Ohio: Become Ms. Wheelchair Ohio
Are you a woman who uses a wheelchair in Ohio and have a passion you’d like to share? Consider transforming that passion into an advocacy platform by competing for the title of Ms. Wheelchair Ohio. About Ms. Wheelchair Ohio Ms. Wheelchair Ohio is a nonprofit organization focused on advocacy and education, aimed at raising awareness […]
Enabling Access (May ’25)-ACIL Happenings : ACIL Urges Community Members to Participate in Needs Assessment
The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is grateful for the community’s support as we continue to conduct a community needs assessment and ask anyone who has not already participated to do so. This initiative is crucial for shaping the future of our programs and services, ensuring they meet the real needs of individuals with […]
Enabling Access (Apr ’25)-Community Corner: Greene CATS Launches EZfare Mobile Ticketing
Greene CATS Launches EZfare Mobile Ticketing Have you ever found it difficult to gather the exact change needed for a bus fare? Residents of Greene County can now avoid this hassle with the introduction of mobile ticketing through the EZfare app. A press release from Greene CATS public transit, dated March 24th, revealed that EZFare […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Apr ’25) : Breaking Silences Community Collective Meeting -May 13th 2025
Breaking Silences Community CollectiveTopic: TBDTuesday, May 13th, 2025, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST on ZoomContact: [email protected] for Link and Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Apr ’25) : Access and Functional Needs Committee Meeting -June 18th 2025
The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is excited to announce that the Access and Functional Needs Committee will have its next meeting on June 18th, 2025, from 3pm-4:30pm at our office with an additional opportunity to meet over Zoom virtually, please contact ACIL Education and Advocacy Specialist, Maria Matzik, using the contact information at […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (Apr ’25) : Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee Meeting -May 13th 2025
Breaking Silences Advocacy CommitteeTopic: TBDTuesday, May 13th, 2025, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST on ZoomContact: [email protected] for Link and Accommodation Requests The Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee has two subcommittees: The Breaking Silences MyCare Ohio and Self-Direction Subcommittee: Hosted by Maria Sutter Meets every other Wednesday via Zoom from 3 PM to 4 PM For more information and […]
Enabling Access (Apr ’25) -Disability News : National Museum of the US Air Force Improves Accessibility
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (NMUSAF) is committed to making aviation history accessible for individuals with disabilities by providing Specialized Touch Tours and Sign Language Interpreted Tours. A news release from NMUSAF, available here, highlights a collaboration with the Ohio State School for the Blind, the Montgomery County Education Service Center, and […]
Enabling Access (Apr ’25)-Advocacy Opportunities : Ohio PAC Proudly Elevates the Voices of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Ohio PAC Proudly Elevates the Voices of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions Searching for a way to advocate for Ohioans with mental health conditions? If mental health advocacy resonates with you, consider joining the Ohio Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Advisory Council (PAIMI). A page on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]