Join MI-DDI on August 13th, 1–2 PM for a free webinar about living on your own or more independently with a disability. Whether you’re a person with a disability, a family member, or just need information, this session is for you!
Alt Text: A promotional graphic for MI-DDI’s Community Transition Trainers program. At the top, large green text on a black background reads, “Community Transition Trainers,” with a simple green outline of a house to the right. The center features a photo of two adults seated at a table looking at a laptop together. One person points at the laptop while both appear engaged in conversation. A folded white cane rests on the table in front of them. At the bottom, green text on a black background reads, “Online Workshop on Living Independently with a Disability,” followed by “August 13th, 1–2 PM.” The MI-DDI logo appears in the lower-right corner.
Community Education and Dissemination Council (CEDC)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Location: Zoom Format: Virtual
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
All are welcome to join the CEDC on Thursday, August 20, 2026 as we continue our Access for All: Building Digital and Document Accessibility Skills series with our 3rd three-part series on Social Media Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Online Content.
Please note: CEDC quarterly meeting starts at 12:00 PM ET, Social Media Accessibility training begins around 12:30 PM ET. (feel free to join for the whole meeting or only at 12:30 PM ET for the training)
Description: During our August CEDC Quarterly Meeting, there will be a 20-minute training on presentation accessibility. This training will cover best practices in building and sharing accessible social media communications. This is the first session of a three-part series discussing social media accessibility.
CEDC Quarterly: Introduction to Social Media Accessibility Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Participants will learn about social media accessibility. Covering best practices in accessible social media posts and communications. Register Now for August 20
CEDC Coffee Chat: Building Skills Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Participants will engage in a hands-on workshop on how to build accessible social media. Register Now for September 15
CEDC Coffee Chat: Reflection Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Participants will reflect on both the challenges they face and the successes they experience when creating accessible social media. Register Now for October 15
Please Note:
We will be using automated captioning through Zoom for these meetings. If you require additional accommodations please let us know by emailing accommodations@aucd.org.
This webinar will be held on the Zoom Platform. You can test your connection with Zoom before joining the meeting here http://zoom.us/test.
This webinar will be recorded and posted on this CEDC Event Page afterwards
CEDC Coffee Chat: Access for All: Building Digital and Document Accessibility: Building Skills: Participants engaged in a hands-on workshop on how to build an accessible PowerPoint. View Coffee Chat Building Skills Recording
CEDC Quarterly: Access for All: Building Digital and Document Accessibility: Introduction to Presentation Accessibility: Participants learned about presentation accessibility. Covering best practices in accessible presentations and how to use a PowerPoint well when thinking about accessibility. View Intro to Presentation Accessibility Recording
Join us in person or virtually for the Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum 2026! This is your chance to meet and hear directly from candidates running for statewide positions about their plans and commitments to the disability community in Ohio. Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, accessibility, or just want to get informed, this event is the place to be.
We hope you’ll join us for a day of connection, insight, and advocacy as we help to shape the future of disability policy in Ohio.
If you cannot access this form, email,ohioolmstead@gmail.comfor direct assistance.
Organizers: Center for Disability Empowerment, Disability Rights Ohio, Independence Alliance, LEAP, Ohio Association of County Boards, Ohio Disability Vote Coalition, Ohio League of Women Voters, Ohio Olmstead Task Force, Ohio Provider Resources Association, Ohio Self-Determination Association, People First Ohio, The Ability Center, The Arc of Ohio, The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council, University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Note:Forum organizers do not endorse any candidate or political party. This is a nonpartisan voter education event permitted under state and federal law.
Agenda
11:30 AM – 04:00 PM
Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum – Tentative Agenda
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Networking, Vendor Tables, and Refreshments
Kick off the forum by connecting with fellow attendees, advocates, and members of Ohio’s disability community. Stroll through our curated selection of vendor tables, where organizations and businesses share resources, services, and products relevant to people with disabilities. Enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres and beverages as you mingle, ask questions, and spark new collaborations. This hour is all about building relationships and discovering what’s new and noteworthy in Ohio’s disability policy landscape.
12:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Candidate Forum: Disability Policy Q&A
At 12:30 sharp, we’ll move to the main event: a series of focused conversations with candidates running for key statewide offices, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Senate. Each candidate will address a set of prearranged questions, all centering on disability policy and issues that matter most to Ohioans with disabilities.This is your chance to hear directly from those seeking to lead our state—how they plan to address accessibility, inclusion, employment, healthcare, education, voting rights, and more. The format ensures every candidate has equal time to answer and engage, allowing for a clear comparison of their positions and priorities. Attendees are encouraged to take notes, reflect on the responses, and consider how each candidate’s vision aligns with the needs of Ohio’s disability community.
National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Lunch & Learn
August 7, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00pm ET
Welcome to the National Trends in Disability Employment (or nTIDE) Lunch & Learn series. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, we will offer a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share the latest nTIDE findings. In addition, we will provide news and updates from the field of Disability Employment and host an invited panelist who will discuss current disability-related findings and events.
12:00 pm: Introduction & Welcome Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
12:10 pm: Overview of National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Jobs Report
Release John O’Neill, Kessler Foundation
The Numbers Andrew Houtenville, University of New Hampshire
12:15 pm: Announcements from the field of Disability Employment Lillie Heigl, Director of Policy, AUCD
12:30 pm: Guest Presenter: TBD
12:45 pm: Open Question & Answer period for attendees
Note. All webinars will be recorded and closed captioned and will be added to our website archives along with full transcripts following the live broadcast.
Join our regional ADA Centers and the Knowledge Translation Center as we celebrate two significant milestones: the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 35th Anniversary of the ADA National Network (ADANN).
The mission of the ADA National Network is to increase awareness and knowledge of the ADA, with the ultimate goal of promoting voluntary compliance with the law. This mission is achieved through customized training, technical assistance, research, and the development and dissemination of informational resources.
During this two-hour webinar, each of the 10 regional ADA Centers will highlight how they support this mission and the impact their work has had in promoting voluntary compliance and ADA education.
Participants will learn more about the resources and initiatives available in their region and how we can continue working together to create a more accessible future.
This session will include both Sign Language Interpreters and Real-Time Captioning.
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 6:00 PM PDT – 7:30 PM PACIFIC TIME
Join the CELEBRATION with the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), the California Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee (SAAC), and the California Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (SSAN).
What is Disability PRIDE? + Disability Pride is the idea that people with disabilities should be proud of their disabled identity. People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority, representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, languages, religions and socio-economic backgrounds.
The world works better with us!! — Virtual Celebration – July 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm [Pacific].
The series will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. PACIFIC TIME on Tuesdays throughout July and will launch on Tuesday, July 7. Everyone is welcome to participate. More information on each session is provided below.
Week #2 – Inclusive Emergency Management Panelists will explain common communication and transportation barriers and the gaps people with disabilities face before and after disasters. Participants will learn what inclusive emergency planning looks like and how to ensure everyone gets equal support during emergencies.
Week #3 – ADA: Progress and Future Needs The ADA has improved access to jobs, education, transportation, and public life, but barriers still exist. This session explores how attitudes toward disability continue to affect accessibility. Two lawyers with disabilities will discuss the ADA’s impact, ongoing challenges, and what the future of disability rights may look like.
Week #4 – DOJ’s New Digital Accessibility Rule This session explains the Department of Justice’s new rule on digital accessibility for public agencies. Attendees will learn about requirements, timelines, and common issues with websites and digital tools. We’ll also discuss why accessibility overlays and automated tools don’t always provide meaningful access.
American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Real Time (CART) captioning, and Spanish Language translating will be provided. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Oregon Disabilities Commission at OregonDisabilities.Commission@odhsoha.oregon.gov
Register below for this webinar on easing the back-to-school transition for students with ADHD on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1pm ET. Sign up and receive the free webinar replay link as well!
Not available July 14? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.
Few kids embrace the end of summer, but back-to-school season brings an especially high level of anxiety and stress to students with ADHD, especially those who struggle with learning demands, rigid schedules, and increasing expectations.
In this webinar, ADHD expert Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., will show parents how to ease into the first few weeks of school with a brain-based action guide designed to reduce friction. She reframes the back‑to‑school transition as a full cognitive reboot — not a behavior issue — and gives families practical tools to help kids settle into the school year with confidence.
In this webinar, you will learn:
Why do the first weeks feel so hard due to sudden spikes in sensory load, executive function demands, emotional regulation, social expectations, and cognitive pace.
About the “5‑System Spike,” and how these systems intensify all at once.
How after‑school crashes, fatigue, and irritability are normal signs of bandwidth overload.
About the “Three‑Week Adjustment Curve,” which sets expectations for week 1 (shock), week 2 (friction), and week 3 (stabilization) — with examples of how to support kids through each phase.
About the Fix the Fit™ Strategies (MyBEST™), practical tools to reduce cognitive load and increase predictability.
Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
How will Ohio ensure that medically vulnerable beneficiaries do not lose coverage because of documentation and procedural barriers? This 10:00 AM webinar will provide background, define the stakes, and outline actions attendees can take, including submitting public comments on the Interim Final Rule, which is due by the end of July. Register for the webinar.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its Interim Final Rule implementing the Medicaid community engagement provisions enacted in H.R. 1. Advocates have still had questions, including how medical frailty would be defined, how many beneficiaries would require assessment, and what demands the policy could place on Ohio’s eligibility system.
How will Ohio ensure that medically vulnerable beneficiaries do not lose coverage because of documentation and procedural barriers rather than true ineligibility?
This webinar will give the background, define the stakes, and offer actions attendees can take, including submitting public comments on the Interim Final Rule, due by the end of July.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Fact Sheet: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS-2454-IFC)
This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When President George H. W. Bush signed the ADA into law, he said we celebrated “another ‘independence day,’ … long overdue” for people with disabilities.
Join us for this session as we revisit some of the pivotal events of the disability rights movement, recognize some of the pioneers who led the way, and acknowledge the power of community that keeps us moving forward on the journey from isolation to inclusion of people with disabilities.
Ohio Disability Blog 