Dublin City Schools Transition Services

To learn more about the Ohio Communication Disability Law, visit:
https://ood.ohio.gov/.../laws/communication-disability-law

Last week, on behalf of OOD Director Kevin Miller, OOD Legislative Liaison Jacob Winters attended Governor Mike DeWine's signing of House Bill 144 into law. 💼

This important legislation modifies the existing Communication Disability Law by expanding the current voluntary statewide registry to include individuals with various disabilities, not just communication disabilities. The registry allows these individuals or their families to share vital information with countywide 9-1-1 systems ahead of time.

This means that when a call is made, dispatchers can relay critical details to first responders, helping ensure safer and more informed emergency responses across Ohio.

We're proud to see Ohio continue taking steps every day toward disability-inclusive safety and communication for all. 💙

Happening Wednesday, Nov 26 | 3–4:30 PM

Join Ohio’s Community of Practice: Supporting Families of People with Developmental Disabilities. Connect with families, providers & educators from across Ohio, and hear from special guest speakers.

Register today: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkc-mtqD4rE9PyI6bcXb9k8TstfixpVHvS #/registration

Tolles Open House
Thursday, December 4th
5:00-7:30 pm

https://www.tollestech.com/

DODD invites you to register for an upcoming virtual town hall to learn about waiver improvements and the new interRAI assessment tool. The interRAI will replace the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Profile and the Acuity Assessment Instrument.

▶️ Register for an upcoming meeting at dodd.ohio.gov/events

Learn more by watching this overview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_4KzWJaSGs

📣 Join ASCO for a Special Webinar Series with Logan Philipps from Philipps & Graham, LLC!

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. This November, we’re hosting two FREE virtual workshops designed to help you understand important options for individuals with disabilities and their families.

💻 Both sessions will be held via Zoom at 7:00 PM.
You’re welcome to attend one or both!

🗓️ November 4th – Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making
Learn about the differences between guardianship and supported decision-making, and gain insight into which option might best meet your family’s needs.
👉 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3e3qmpb

🗓️ November 11th – Special Needs Trusts, Benefits, and STABLE Accounts
Understand how benefits, special needs trusts, and STABLE accounts can work together to secure the future of individuals with disabilities.
👉 Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mbxg9z7

✨ These informative sessions are perfect for families, caregivers, and professionals looking to plan ahead with confidence.

Join us for the next session in our Supports Through the Lifespan series - a conversation on Project Lifesaver and general safety tips, facilitated by the Delaware County, OHIO, Sheriff's Office.

Project Lifesaver International Headquarters is a program designed to provide peace of mind to family and friends of loved ones who may wander off from their residences. This FREE program is offered to Delaware County residents diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism, and other disorders that affect a person’s cognitive abilities.

Register to attend here: https://sugeni.us/eUC8

[Alt text: Flyer for "Project Lifesaver" event with details, logos, and a close-up image of hands, one wearing a "Project Lifesaver" bracelet.]

The College Seminar for Students with an IEP or 504 event is next week!

Olentangy Orange High School
October 28th 6pm

Calling All Ohio Families - Tell Us What Matters Most to You! - Take our survey https://mailchi.mp/ocali.org/iwga-2025-family-survey-4861789

Virtual Day Program Tour day on Friday, October 24th!

Links to join can be accessed on the website here: https://www.dublinschools.net/departments/student-services/special-education/transition-services

Did you miss Transition Night 2025? The Transition Night Vendor Guide is updated each year with lots of helpful agency information

Transition Night Resource Guide can be accessed at:

Transition Resource Vendor Guide Welcome to Transition Night 2025! We hope you will find this time valuable to make connections with providers/agencies in our community that offer a wide variety of services for transition aged youth and families. This online resource guide includes a partial list of providers/agencies that provide