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The Mario and Luigi showing Love at the 10th Annual All Disabilities Festival ❤💚❤💚

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10th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival presented by Love for Mankind 10th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival presented by Love for MankindSunday, July 14th   1-5 pmDorian Green Park, 50 S. Belle St., ColumbusYour family is invited by UPFAD to participate in the 10th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival presented by Love for Mankind. This event is to help fam...

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2024 Columbus Disabilities Festival (7/14) Join us at this event to help families who are experiencing any kinds of disability either physical or mental.

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Vendor Registration 10th Annual Columbus Disabilities Festival Celebrating the 10th year of this fun and meaningful event, and the only one of its kind in Central Ohio!

The 6 most common types of disabilities nationwide Using data from the Census Bureau, accessiBe identified the prevalence of six different kinds of disabilities in the United States.

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Thank you Talks With Toya for the interview. Please tune into Joy 107.1 or online at https://joycolumbus.com/listen-live/ tomorrow at 930am.

See you on July 14th!

10th Annual All Disabilities Festival 🌟
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Dorrian Green Park (In Front of COSI)
50 S. Belle Street, Columbus, OH 43215
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For more information www.UPFAD.org

Family Helps First Responders Change How They Respond To Calls For People With Autism Getting out the door for Mizpah and Kerry Rich looks a lot different for them than families with other kids. Their son, Joshua, has autism, and has a hard

Get Ready for the 10th Annual All Disabilities Festival Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Dorrian Green Park (In Front of COSI) 50 S. Belle Street, Columbus, OH 43215 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm for more information www.UPFAD.org

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We need Volunteers for this year's 10 Annual All Disabilities Festival

All Disabilities Festival Volunteer Sign-up Form Hello! Thank you for offering your time to volunteer at the All Disabilities Festival (Sunday, July 14, 2024). We really appreciate it, and wouldn't be able to do this without your help! We don't take your time lightly and we are thankful for your willingness to help. This is a quick form just to gr...

https://youtu.be/xHy_XEE0yyk I need your help to make this 10th Annual Columbus All Disabilities Festival the best year ever. Please give at UPFAD.org thank you for your time no amount is too small or too big :-)

10th Annual Columbus All Disabilities Festival Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Dorrian Green Park

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2024 Ohio Siblings Conference & Retreat Join Ohio SIBS & Siblings with a Mission for our 2024 Sibling Conference! Conference attendees will gain valuable knowledge on leadership, self-care, and supporting the larger disability community. Led by keynote speaker Professor Meghan from Vanderbilt University who has done significant research w...

JOB POSTING!!

Youth Transition Coordinator
Job Description
Job Title: YOUTH TRANSITION COORDINATOR
Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Full Time
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00-5:00, occasional evenings and weekends

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing leadership and expertise in programming for youth with disabilities. The person is responsible for collaborating and establishing rapport with local/state entities, particularly with schools, as well as community partners. Services are provided to youth and their families to support independent living goals through best practices and partnerships with schools, service agencies and community organizations. This position also runs the EmpowerYOUth program, a monthly in-person meeting for young people with disabilities to connect. This involves planning agendas and possible speakers for these meetings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Create programs and services that meet consumers’ independent living needs and interests.
2. Work with youth individually and in groups.
3. Work with youth to develop measurable goals and review regularly per the Independent Living Plan.
4. Ensure that programs are operating efficiently, are consumer focused and within budget
5. Collaborate with community organizations to ensure inclusive, best practice opportunities are available.
6. Continuously work on outreach for youth programs.
7. Work with other CDE staff on collaboration efforts in programming. Assist other staff with their events.
8. Maintain effective working relationships will all CDE staff as well as with schools, agencies/service providers to ensure effectiveness of services.
9. Promote the Independent Living Philosophy in the community.
10. Document all contact with consumers in database according to Center guidelines.
• All Entries must be made by 5:00 every other Friday
11. Other duties as requested by Manager or Director.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities None

Qualifications:
Experience, Education, and Licensure
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in disability related field. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working in disability field, preferably with youth. Experience organizing programs and facilitating activities for youth with disabilities required. Experience as a trainer/educator is helpful.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have the ability to build trust, rapport and work effectively with consumers with disabilities, their families, community organizations and agency representatives. Must be creative and energetic. Demonstrate understanding of consumer control and direction; Should be self-motivated and highly committed. Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills; Have access to transportation for travel within the service area (Franklin, Delaware, Union and Licking Counties)
All candidates must pass a FBI/BCII background check if position is offered.
Understanding of and commitment to Independent Living Philosophy is required. Personal experience with a disability given high priority.
Working Conditions
Office, Home Office and Community Environments
Reasonable accomodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Expectations of Employee:
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Travel within CDE service area (Franklin, Delaware, Union, Licking counties)
• Adheres to CDE Policy and Procedures
• Acts as a role model both inside and outside the Center
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department/Program issues
• Demonstrates flexible, efficient time management, and ability to prioritize workload
• Meets work commitments and accepts accountability
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position
• Meets Department/Program productivity standards as set forth by the work plan
The Center for Disability Empowerment (CDE) seeks a part time Youth Coordinator. This position
provides leadership and direction to youth with disabilities to develop independent living, self-esteem,
self-advocacy and leadership skills. The position requires self-motivation, high energy and creativity.
Experience in working with youth is required and special emphasis is placed on experience within the
disability community in inclusive settings. For more information please send a cover letter and resume
to Executive Director, Sue Hetrick, at [email protected]. No phone calls please.

For the love of my son Stephen!! It's Autism Awareness Month!! Here is a great organization to support!!

Reflecting on last year's All Disabilities Festival fills my heart with such warmth and joy! The photos from the event are a beautiful reminder of the magic we created together. As we approach our milestone 10th year, my excitement knows no bounds. I am deeply thankful for everyone who has supported us and participated in making this festival a beacon of inclusion and community spirit. Your support has been the backbone of our success, and I look forward to celebrating this significant anniversary with all of you. Here's to another year of memorable moments and shared joys. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being a part of our journey!