Archives: June, 2019

Monday July 1st
6-7pm
840 River St. Madison

Come join us for a 30 minute safety program designed for those with autism and other special needs!
We will listen to a safety story, do an activity and hang out with local firefighters!
This program is for those with special needs and their families!
Registration is Required.
No age limit, siblings are encouraged to attend and parents MUST stay to help their child.
To register please contact Katie Williams:
Email: katherine.williams42382@gmail.com
Text: 440-728-7773

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What You Need to Know

Join us to learn what you need to know as an Authorized Representative of Medicaid Benefits and/or a Representative Payee for Social Security Benefits.

This Forum will provide a practical look at your responsibilities and is intended to be informational, covering topics of interest to the individuals and families we serve.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Forum starts at 6:00 p.m.

Mentor Public Library – Village Room

8215 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060

 Questions?

Contact Jodi Travers, Community Outreach Director (440) 350-5032 or jodi.travers@lakebdd.org

Forum Presenters:

Anne Curwen, Administrator, Lake County Jobs and Family Services

Samantha LaSalvia, Provider Resource Coordinator, LCBDD/Deepwood

Robyn Jenkins, Service & Support Administrator, LCBDD/Deepwood

AFTERWARDS We’d like to hear from you!

We need your input toward our new 3-year Strategic Plan.

Jodi Travers, Community Outreach Director, will be there to lead the discussion.

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The Lake County Advocacy Council is open to everyone who is eligible to receive services from the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood. The council will plan and participate in self-advocacy training,

participate in public speaking on behalf of the LCBDD/Deepwood, and assist in training members of the community and LCBDD/Deepwood staff.

• Are you interested learning more about your rights and responsibilities?
• Do you want to be a leader and to help others understand your rights while learning new skills?
• Do you think it is important to speak up for what you see as important to you?

Thursday, July 18, 2019

5:00 pm until 6:30 pm

Administration Building

8121 Deepwood Blvd.

Mentor, OH

Questions/RSVP

Call Lynnmarie Landwei-Phillips

440-918-5173 or

lynnmarie.phillips

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The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood is sponsoring the first annual Deepwood Rocks, which includes an afternoon of performances by local talent, such as acts from Deepwood Idol, the Deepwood Dancers, Hearts for Music, and the one and only Sumrada Band!

August 3, 2019 Noon to 4:00pm at the Mentor Amphitheater

Enjoy kid zone activities and food trucks while strolling the amphitheater grounds to connect with about 50 community resource vendors and service providers. Learn more about Medicaid managed care, STABLE accounts, special needs camps, Special Olympics, recreation services, remote support, adaptive equipment/home modification, employment navigation and transition services for individuals with DD, and so much more!

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This program is for those with special needs such as Autism,
Downs etc.
Come listen to a safety story, do a short hands on activity,
check out the fire trucks and interact with your local
firefighters!
Registration is REQUIRED. Space is limited. Siblings are
encouraged to attend. Parents MUST stay to help their child.
No age limit.
To register please contact Jenna Newman at:
jennanewman13@yahoo.com or TEXT 440-221-3805

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