The annual Synergy Conference is a joint event of Professionals, Advocates, Resources (PAR) Ohio and the Ohio Self-Determination Association (OSDA). This three-day event will feature sessions on self-advocacy, disability policy updates, and more. People with developmental disabilities, their family members, and DD support professionals are welcome to attend.
Registration for this conference is available online.
The AT Vendor Fair is a full-day event with break-out sessions about specific assistive technology (AT) products. Participants will learn how to use AT to eliminate barriers, attend hands-on product demonstrations, see how AT enhances learning opportunities for individuals and classrooms, and learn about communication and literacy supports for students.
Questions regarding the AT Vendor Fair should be directed to Heather Bridgman at 614-410-0343 or Jennifer Heim at 440-324-5777, extension 1148.
The AT Vendor Fair is a full-day event with break-out sessions about specific assistive technology (AT) products. Participants will learn how to use AT to eliminate barriers, attend hands-on product demonstrations, see how AT enhances learning opportunities for individuals and classrooms, and learn about communication and literacy supports for students.
Questions regarding the AT Vendor Fair should be directed to Heather Bridgman at 614-410-0343 or Jennifer Heim at 440-324-5777, extension 1148.
This event is for a predetermined audience. Registration is closed to outside attendance.
The AT Vendor Fair is a full-day event with break-out sessions about specific assistive technology (AT) products. Participants will learn how to use AT to eliminate barriers, attend hands-on product demonstrations, see how AT enhances learning opportunities for individuals and classrooms, and learn about communication and literacy supports for students.
Questions regarding the AT Vendor Fair should be directed to Heather Bridgman at 614-410-0343 or Jennifer Heim at 440-324-5777, extension 1148.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform preschool supervisors of early childhood updates and disseminate new early childhood information in order to meet federal IDEA requirements and indicators as they relate to preschool special education indicators 6, 7 and 12 and support the use of standards, curriculum and assessments for all learners. Opportunities to network and participate in topic-specific work groups will be provided.
The meetings will be facilitated by Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S., and Jackie Jacoby, M.Ed., and Laura Warden, M.A. Three [3] contact hours are available.
Participants can register through the Ohio Department of Education’s STARS portal or use the State Support Team Region 1 online registration form.
Bittersweet is teaming up with local musicians to offer Music Vine 2018, which includes live musical performances every Friday at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse. Every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Music Vine will host different musicians who will provide live entertainment to the individuals who work at Bittersweet Farms. Music Vine is open to all community members and it is free to attend. Community members are invited to bring a lunch, a friend, and some chairs to enjoy some great, local music on Bittersweet’s beautiful 80-acre farm.
During the Friday Music Vines, Bittersweet will be hosting a vendor stand for products produced by Bittersweet Gardens, Bittersweet Creative Arts, and Bittersweet Culinary. Items for sale will include fresh vegetables from the gardens, homemade cookies, shelf stable pesto and tomato chutney, and art items – mixed media pieces, paintings, fused glass, ceramics, and woven items.
The event takes place every Friday beginning at 11:00 a.m. Music Vine will feature local musicians in Bittersweet’s pavilion. There will be live music, dancing, and singing. There will also be a Bittersweet marketplace where music goers may purchase Bittersweet products. Music Vine is free and open to community members.
