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
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)-Advocacy Opportunity- Join the Empowered Residents of Dayton Action Network
Join the Empowered Residents of Dayton Action Network Are you a Dayton resident eager to contribute positively to your community? Consider becoming a member of the Empowered Residents of Dayton Action Network. The Empowered Residents of Dayton Action Network is a collective that empowers residents to advocate for fairness, justice, and equity in Dayton, Ohio. […]
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 […]