PCSD Parent Mentor

Wood County Board of DD is excited to share that, as part of their Tech Hub Expansion grant, they have partnered with Kan Du Group to create a 3D printing program!

Individuals served by all county boards of DD in Ohio can request 3D printed items and they will be shipped directly to them.

Limit of 2 for free. Subject to availability.

Find out more on the Kan Du website here: KanDuGroup.org

The West Side Market presents Disability Access Day!

Visit the Market on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 am - 2 pm to celebrate accessibility.

Access Day Features:

Personal Guides
• 30 minutes of shopping support
• Sighted Human Guide sign pp, surveymonkey.com/r/SightGuide
• American Sign Language Interpreters sign up, surveymonkey.com/r/ASLGuide

Mobile Sensory Space
• A calm space for people who may feel overwhelmed at events.

Social Story
• A short story about what to expect at ow.ly/gjEV50YWLmp.

Restrooms
• Accessible restrooms and Momentum Refresh Mobile Restroom on site.

Getting There
• Accessible by RTA (bus and train), walking, biking, and by car.

Parking
• Accessible parking is available behind the market, with entrances on Bridge Avenue and Lorain Avenue. The first 90 minutes are free.

Event brought to you by the Cleveland Sight Center, Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, LEAP Cleveland, and Cuyahoga DD.



Image description: West Side Market Disability Access Day, June 10, with a top view of the Market.

In partnership with College Now, the Cuyahoga DD scholarship is open for the Cleveland State University (CSU) Reciprocal Inclusive Student Experience (RISE) Program.

Eligible students receive services from Cuyahoga DD and plan to enroll in the Cleveland State University RISE Program for the first time.

RISE is a two to four-year transition certificate program that empowers students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to continue their post-secondary education.

Learn more about RISE at levin.csuohio.edu/rise.

Apply for the scholarship by June 1 at cngc.org/2026CuyahogaDDScholarship.

For questions, please contact [email protected] or 216-635-0120.



Image description: Rhodes Tower overlooking Downtown Cleveland with CSU, Cuyahoga DD, and College Now logos.

We are currently at capacity for our Wings event - you may register for the waitlist!

The Arc of Ohio and United Airlines are excited to announce our Wings for All program at CLE (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) on April 25, 2026.
Special thanks to our partners at CLE, United Airlines, TSA and The Arc. Space is limited and will fill up quickly.
The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-flight safety protocols. Chapters of The Arc, local partners, and airport/airline/TSA personnel work collaboratively to design and carry out each Wings event.
For Individuals and Families
Wings alleviates some of the stress that people with autism and other IDDs and their families experience when traveling by air by providing families with the opportunity to experience and learn about how their loved ones will react to different stimuli in the airport.
For Aviation Professionals
Wings gives airport, airline, TSA professionals, and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact, and deliver their services in a structured learning environment—improving their disability competency and processes for accommodating all passengers who fly.
During a Wings Event: Participant Activities include -
Check-in to receive boarding passes
Pass through the TSA security checkpoint
Wait in the boarding area
Board an aircraft (that does not take off)
Sign up today at the link below! Each participant will be able to be assisted by a family member or two. Once we reach our maximum participants, the event will be full (due to space limitations on the plane). If there are cancellations, we will use a waitlist to fill spots.
Registration Link:
https://fs30.formsite.com/wingsforautism/p848fvab44/index

We’re thrilled by the incredible response to our sensory bags - thank you for all the support, excitement, and shares!

Originally created for our very first Flight School event, these bags were thoughtfully designed to support travelers of all ages with sensory needs - including those who experience pre-flight anxiety, autism, or other sensory sensitivities. While we didn’t expect them to take off online (pun intended), we’re so grateful they did!

These sensory bags are part of our broader Hopkins Hospitality initiative, which aims to make travel more welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for everyone.

In addition to the bags, we also offer noise-reducing ear muffs (not Bluetooth headphones) in both adult and child sizes, available upon request.

If you or someone you’re traveling with has a hidden disability - such as anxiety, autism, or a chronic condition, we encourage you to pick up a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard offered at the same locations. Wearing this lanyard signals to airport staff that you may need a little extra time or support during your journey.

Sensory bags and sunflower lanyards are available at:

📍 Central Information Desk – Ticketing Level
📍 Welcome Information Desk – Baggage Claim Level

Learn more about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program here: https://www.clevelandairport.com/airport/hopkins-hospitality/hidden-disabilities-sunflower-program and our Hopkins Hospitality initiative here https://www.clevelandairport.com/airport/hopkins-hospitality.

Happy travels! ✨

Accessible virtually or in person!

🚨 One week away!

Join our resident behavior expert, Ochanya McRoberts-Wells, MEd, as she answers your behavior questions. Families will also receive a free behavior toolkit and learn how to put it to work.

Register at connectingforkids.org/workshops

ID: A preschool age child is comforted by his mother while standing in front of a table in a kitchen. Image text includes the program name ( Tracking & tackling Problem Behavior), date (November 13 from 6-7:30 p.m.) and location (North Ridgeville Branch of Lorain Public Library or virtual). Additional text shares that free childcare is available during the program and that families will receive a free behavior toolkit. The image includes a Connecting for Kids logo and link to register for the program.