ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE LCBDD:

The most recent updates are highlighted in dark red. (Last updated 9-1-2010)

AUGUST 2010

• LCBDD is proud to announce the formation of a People First Chapter in Licking County to promote self advocacy and empowerment among the people we serve. The details are here. Please also see the flyer for the first event.

• Support the Center for Disability Services by patronizing the Junto Club Restaurant (Granville), Applebee's (Heath) and Brew's Cafe (Granville). Details can be found here.

• LCBDD seeks board member -- click here for official news release

• Reminder: Please respond to our 3rd quarter 2010 Individual and Family Survey by clicking here!

• Also coming soon -- official results from the June 25 Special Olympics statewide event in Columbus. We'll post that info here when we get it.

• Here are the local results for the 2010 Special Olympics Ohio Statewide Summer Games, held in June. You can also read more about the Games in the July/August edition of the LCBDD's Accent newsletter.

JULY 2010

• A Special Needs Family Carnival will be hosted by Emmanuel Church of Etna on Saturday, July 7 -- check out this event flyer for all the details.

• To respond to our 3rd quarter Individual and Family Survey, click here!

JUNE 2010

• Wimer named to CES Job Developer post

• Legistlative Advocacy Day is September 14 at the Ohio Statehouse. Learn more here.

• The 10th-annual SIBS conference is coming this fall. Official registration brochure.

• Join us for the LCBDD's second-annual Family Fun Day event on June 12 at T.J. Evans Park. Here is the the event flyer with all the details!

MAY 2010

• LCBDD to host 2nd annual Family Fun Day event on June 12 at T.J. Evans Park. Click here for the event flyer with all the details!

• LCBDD and the Help Me Grow/Early Intervention Department to partner with Connie's Cutz in Pataskala for bake sale fundraiser. Read more about the June 5 event here.

• Thanks to all who sponsored and participated in the 2nd annual LICCO 5K on May 15. Watch for our Accent newsletter to be published in the coming weeks. It will include complete coverage of the race.  Click here for the official race results from Premier Races.

• My Place to Be summer day camp for children with autism. Click here for the brochure.

• All For One Camp, cosponsored by the LCBDD and the Licking County Family YMCA, now accepting registrations for summer. Here is the official summer camp guide.

APRIL 2010

• The time is almost here -- LICCO Inc. will host the 2nd Annual Spring Fitness 5K Walk/Run on May 15. Click here for the 5K brochure. To register online with Premiere Races, click here. To sponsor this event, find out more by clicking here.

• Drs. Wing & Mack, DDS, have been contracted through Licking Memorial Hospital to treat children under age 18 for free or at a discounted rate, depending on household income. The clinic is held the third Monday of each month from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 1420 Dickerson St., Newark. To set an appointment, please call (740) 344-7653. The patient must be under the age of 18 and a Licking County resident. The patient also must not qualify for Medicaid, and must not have dental insurance. For more information, please call the dental office.

• Details about the Pony Express Horseback Riding are posted here!

• My Place to Be hosts drama club event on May 1 -- click here for the event flyer!

• Learn more about the Muskingum Valley Miracle League baseball organization for children with mental and/or physical challenges, sponsored by the Zanesville Daybreak Rotary Club.

• LCBDD Superintendent announces Waiver 101 meetings for families.

• Licking County Family YMCA announces Summer Camp schedule, including All For One day camp for children with developmental disabilities. Sponsored in partnership with the LCBDD. Here is the official summer camp guide.

• Check out Community Employment Services' latest newsletter.

• "Golf for Autism" to benefit Autism Speaks at Burning Tree Golf Club.  Click here for the event flyer and signup information.

• Check out this brochure for Nature Quest, a four-week day camp for kids with autism.

• Attention LCBDD staff, families, caregivers and advocates: The Licking County Board of DD is set to host the Excellence Network conference April 26. Click here for the official event flyer.

• To see the official news release for the LICCO 5K, click here!

MARCH 2010

• Attend the "Our Choice: Living in the Community" conference for Ohioans with disabilities. The event is May 26 and 27 in Columbus. It is free for eligible individuals. Registration and more information can be found here. 

• LICCO appoints Brian Elder of Pataskala to board of directors.

• Licking County Family YMCA announces Summer Camp schedule, including All For One day camp for children with developmental disabilities. Sponsored in partnership with the LCBDD. Click here for the official summer camp guide.

• LICCO Inc. will host the 2nd Annual Spring Fitness 5K Walk/Run on May 15. Click here for the 5K brochure. To register online with Premiere Races, click here. To sponsor this event, find out more by clicking here.

• "Golf for Autism" to benefit Autism Speaks. Click here for the event flyer and signup information.

• Highlights of the 2010 DD Awareness Day: Congratulations to Team "Up," recipients of this year's Above & Beyond Award; and to Jim Hoekstra and SPARK, recipients of the Jane Marsh Disability Awareness awards for 2010. To view the Team "Up" video by SportsTime Ohio that was presented during the awareness day luncheon, please click here. 

FEBRUARY 2010

• Due to inclement weather, two of the LCBDD Family Meetings scheduled in February had to be cancelled. Superintendent Nancy Neely has scheduled an additional meeting for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, at the E.S. Weiant Center. Free adult/child care will be provided during the meeting to those who provide advanced notice to Amber Rowley at 349-6588. Thank you.

• LICCO Inc. will host the 2nd Annual Spring Fitness 5K Walk/Run on May 15. Click here for the 5K brochure. To register online with Premiere Races, click here. To sponsor this event, find out more by clicking here.

JANUARY 2010

• Check out the most recent Community Employment Services newsletter! January 2010

• NEW! LCBDD seeks nominations for annual awards -- Click here for the official news release. Click here for the nomination form.

• Please support the Reese Adult Day Center's "A Taste of Italy" event. Click here for the invitation. Click here for the response card.

• Central Ohio Down Syndrome Society to host Wine Tasting Celebration in February. Click here for details.

• VSA Arts announces postcard contest -- "What is a Disability?"                      Click here to learn more about it.

• NEW: Superintendent to host meetings to meet with families. Please see the news release with complete information by clicking here.

• LCBDD announces 2010 provider training dates. Click here for the schedule.

DECEMBER 2009

• The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has issued a revised H1N1 Health & Safety Alert as it pertains to H1N1 vaccinations for people with developmental disabilities. View it by clicking here. To learn more about the Licking County Health Department's vaccination schedules, click here.

• Franks reappointed to LCBDD -- click here for the official news release

NOVEMBER 2009

• LCBDD board president named to statewide post

• LICCO announces expansion of its lawncare business to include leaf pickup and snow removal. Click here for details.

• LICCO announces mall kiosk location to sell its exclusive products. Click here for more information.

• LCBDD to host Dec. 10 community blood drive, cosponsored by the American Red Cross of Licking County. Click here for details.

OCTOBER 2009

• NEW! The LCBDD announces the draft summary of the 2010 Annual Action Plan. To review the summary, please click here. To obtain the complete draft or to comment on anything contained in the summary, please contact Superintendent Nancy Neely at (740) 349-6588, or send an e-mail message to Nancy.Neely@LCountyDD.org.

• Support our friends at the Center for Disability Services with this new opportunity -- click here for details!

SEPTEMBER 2009

• LCBDD to host Wellness and Resource Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22. Click here to see the event flyer. 

• NEW: My Place To Be News: Click here to check out a photo of the amazing T-shirts created by three participants in My Place To Be's program for children and teens with autism. My Place To Be is selling these shirts as part of their fundraising team in the upcoming Autism Speaks "Walk Now for Autism" event, to be held October 11 in Columbus. Each shirt costs $15. Children and adult sizes are available. For more information, please contact Christa Milner via e-mail at cmilner01@windstream.net.

AUGUST 2009

• LCBDD, mental health boards to host caregiver seminar

JULY 2009

• Governor signs "Name Change Bill"

JUNE 2009

• Board of MRDD announces Administration office will move to E.S. Weiant Center in late July

• YMCA "All For One" summer day camp still accepting participants

• FAMILY FUN DAY planned for June 13 --The LCBMRDD has joined forces with the City of Newark Parks & Recreation Department to host 'Family Fun Day' from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at T.J. Evans Park -- admission is free and so is the fishing, face painting and fun! Click here for details.

MAY 2009

• LICCO Inc. and the Licking County Board of MRDD wish to thank the 300+ registrants and the sponsors who supported the Spring Fitness 5K Walk/Run to benefit Citizens for MRDD on May 16. The event was a huge success, and we couldn't have done it without such tremendous support from the community. Race results are posted here! The complete race wrap-up is featured in the May/June edition of the Accent newsletter -- found on our Publications page. 

• The LCBMRDD is partnering with the Licking County Family YMCA to offer  "All For One" day camp this summer for children with special needs. 

                     Click here for the "All For One" Iinformational flyer. 

                     Click here for the "All For One" sign-up form.

• Check out the new Community Employment Services newsletter!  5-14-2009

• 'Help Me Grow' Free Early Childhood Screening is May 27.

• Transition Weekend is June 26-27 -- for families, students and their transition team members -- click here for details!

APRIL 2009

• The Weiant Center Community Supporters currently are hosting their annual Timbuk II flower sale. Click here for the order forms and more information!

• April is Autism Awareness Month throughout the United States. Click here for information.

• LICCO welcomes new board members

• LICCO announces new lawn care business

• LICCO announces 5K Spring Fitness Walk/Run to benefit Citizens for MRDD -- news release

MARCH 2009

• Click here to view the "LCBMRDD: Celebrating Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" slide show presentation that was part of the March 12, 2009 "MRDD Awareness Day in Licking County" program.

• My Place to Be drama club presents "A Day Among Friends" -- click here for details

• 'Help Me Grow' Free Early Childhood Screening event flyer

• LCBMRDD recognizes top performers in the first quarter of 2009

• LICCO Inc. honors top team members in the first quarter of 2009

• LCBMRDD recognizes local supporters: West Licking Special Olympics receives highest honor

• A big thanks goes out to Noah Hill and family. Noah is a Newark resident and early-intervention therapy participant at the E.S. Weiant Center. He is our 2009 MRDD Awareness Month billboard superstar. He is adorable! In case you missed it, we have one billboard located at the intersection of North Fourth and West Church streets in downtown Newark. We have another billboard located in western Licking County at Outville Road and Ohio 16 near the Granville Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol. Click here to see a rendering of both billboards, which proclaim the message: "Focusing on Abilities for a Brighter Future!"

FEBRUARY 2009

• Pataskala-area support group for caregivers -- click here for more information

• Early Intervention department announces 'Story Time' activities at Newark and Pataskala libraries -- click here to see the promotional flyer!

JANUARY 2009

• Licking County Board of MRDD awarded CARF's highest honors: three- year accreditation

• CARF accreditation letter

• For the complete CARF report, click here.

• E.S. Weiant quartet named Staff Members of the Month in December

DECEMBER 2008

• Beattie, O'Dell retire from Board

• Blasczyk, Hoover appointed to LCBMRDD

• Sam Schirtzinger named Staff Member of the Month for November 2008

• Robin Campbell named Staff Member of the Month for October 2008

• Rob Spellman named LICCO Inc. Team Member of the Month for December 2008

• Chip Lattimer named LICCO Inc. Team Member of the Month for November  2008

• 2009 Annual Action Plan Summary

• Volunteer training through the Ohio Association of County Boards of MRDD

NOVEMBER 2008

• Christy named LICCO Inc. Team Member of the Month for October

• Ryan named LICCO Inc. Team Member of the Month for September

• Flack named LCBMRDD staff member of the month for September

OCTOBER 2008

• E.S. Weiant Center preschool programs to merge with NCS, ESC -- letter to parents.

• WCLT.com coverage of the LICCO Inc. Community Open House -- thanks to Eric Brown of WCLT Radio for his excellent coverage of the October 7 event.

• LCBMRDD releases draft summary of the 2009 Annual Action Plan

• Pipeline Extra Newsletter from the Ohio Department of MRDD - STATE BUDGET CUTS

• State Budget Update from the Ohio Association of County Boards of MRDD

SEPTEMBER 2008

• LCBMRDD launches stand-alone Website - Sept. 4, 2008

• Coey named August LICCO Inc. Team Member of the Month

• Dennis named LCBMRDD August Staff Member of the Month

• E.S. Weiant Center accepting typically-developing preschool students

• E.S. Weiant Center informational flyer

• Wilson named LCBMRDD July Staff Member of the Month

• Suber named July LICCO Inc. Team Member of the Month

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities HEALTH & SAFETY ALERTS are issued periodically. Please refer to the state's Web site for the latest information: http://odmrdd.state.oh.us/health/alerts.htm

PIPELINE

This publication is distributed biweekly (with a special issue each quarter) by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). 

• All recent issues of Pipeline can now be found at: http://dodd.ohio.gov/publications/pipeline.htm

LINKS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST

• News broadcast from North Carolina: Prader Willi syndrome.

• Blueberry Shoes Public Service Announcement -- Respect

• ABC News Broadcast: Walgreens Gives Hope to Disabled Workforce

• LICCO Inc. -- meaningful employment for Licking County residents with disabilities

• LICCO Inc. Spirit Line, Quality Time and Simply Notables Products -- Buy online!!

• Quality Time brochure -- puzzles and activity packs made by employees of LICCO.

• My Place to Be -- informational brochure

• Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries

• About Intellectual Disabilities -- from the Centers for Disease Control

• The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

• The Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities

• MEORC -- The Mid-East Ohio Regional Council of Governments

• National Association for Down Syndrome

• National Downs Syndrome Society

• Autism Society of America

• P.L.A.Y. Project -- considered a breakthrough treatment for children with autism.

• Ohio Association of Adult Services

• Special Olympics Ohio

• Debbie Clement - Rainbows Within Reach -- a Columbus-based singer, songwriter and educator.

• Autism Speaks

• The Fragile X Research Foundation

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