Enabling Access (Dec ’25)-Disability News- Ohio Expands 9-1-1 Database to Provide Better Help to People with Disabilities During Emergencies

Ohio Expands 9-1-1 Database to Provide Better Help to People with Disabilities During Emergencies    On October  20th, 2025 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed new legislation that makes it easier for people with disabilities to be identified in emergency situations, providing police, firefighters and paramedics with additional context during incident response.  House Bill 144, known as “Keith’s Law,” is an Ohio law that expands a voluntary statewide database […]

Enabling Access (Dec ’25)-ACIL Happenings: Empowering Connections: The Access Center for Independent Living, Inc. (ACIL) Announces Exciting Events for 2026 

Empowering Connections: The Access Center for Independent Living, Inc. (ACIL) Announces Exciting Events for 2026  In 2026, ACIL will host a variety of gatherings, including Peer Socials and an ADA Day celebration, fostering connections, education, and celebration among diverse participants across Dayton and the Miami Valley.  The Peer Socials, scheduled for March, May, August, and October, will welcome […]

Enabling Access (Nov ’25) Consumer Corner-Georgie Elson: Championing Advocacy Through Art and Resilience

Georgie Elson: Championing Advocacy Through Art and Resilience  In a world that often overlooks the voices of those with disabilities, Georgie Elson stands as a beacon of empowerment and advocacy. Overcoming personal challenges, including a Traumatic Brain injury (TBI) sustained in a long boarding accident, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Autism, Georgie, who is nonbinary, has transformed […]

Enabling Access (Nov ’25)-Community Corner -Empowering Futures : New Video Series for Ohio Students with Disabilities Launched

Empowering Futures: New Video Series for Ohio Students with Disabilities Launched In a significant step towards inclusivity and empowerment, the Broadcast Educational Media Commission (BEMC) has unveiled a three-part video series titled “Get Ready! Get Set! Keep Going!” This initiative, developed in collaboration with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), the Ohio Department of Education […]

Enabling Access (Nov ’25)-Disability News-Ohio Enhances STABLE Accounts: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Through Legislative Changes

Ohio Enhances STABLE Accounts: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities Through Legislative Changes Ohio has enhanced its STABLE Accounts. These changes eliminate account maintenance fees, protect against Medicaid estate recovery claims, and increase privacy measures for accountholders, ensuring a more secure financial future for Ohioans with disabilities. STABLE Accounts, established under the federal ABLE Act, provide Ohioans […]

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