May/June Calendar of Events
Click here to view 2008 Summer Programs
Summer Safety Alerts
Read part 1 and part 2
Participate in the why your parents are awesome contest.
Support Groups, Workshops & Conferences
HOT AUGUST NIGHT
Come join North West Ohio Community Shares as we celebrate the launch of our second decade of service. This fundraiser includes...Mudhens game, Ballpark hot dogs, cash bar, and silent auction. Aug 27, 6:00pm at The Roost. Tickets $35, call 419-243-6637
Save the Date! Building Allies for Children with Special Needs 15th Annual Conference
Saturday, October 18, 2008
For more information, please contact Joni Dehne at 419-254-4644.
Scooters Offered at the Toledo Zoo
To reserve a free motorized scooter to use when visiting the zoo, call 419-385-5721 x3122
Related Links:
Arc of Lucas County
Arc of Ohio
Autism Society of Northwest Ohio
Early Intervention
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Down Syndrome Association of Toledo
Lucas County Board of MR/DD
My Child Has Special Needs
Northwest Ohio Center for Families and Children
Special Education Law
Ohio website on FASD
Parents Helping Parents
Toledo Tourettes
VACTERL Network
United Way Family Information Network of Northwest Ohio
NEW*
A YAHOO group webpage related to Ohio BCMH families has been established. The YAHOO group is a support based group allowing the BCMH Parent Advisory Council members and others who join to share information and resources relating to BCMH and other special health care needs. You are invited to join the group by clicking here.
You will need to obtain a free YAHOO ID, if you do not already have one. This can be easily accomplished by clicking here. Once your membership is activated, you will be able to view the various files and links that have been uploaded to the group website. You can also post messages, download files, upload photos, and interact with other families in Ohio that parent and care for children with a special health care need.
What We Do
The Family Information Network (FIN) is a parent-to-parent network that provides support by offering information, referral, education, and mentoring services to families of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them.
Parent-to-Parent information and support provided through:
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Key Programs
"Gentle Teaching" is a positive approach for dealing with difficult behaviors through:
- A method of behavioral management using positive techniques
- An approach that views behaviors as a form of communication
- Teaching individuals with disabilities socially acceptable ways of communicating and behaving
Future Planning
Need information and assistance in future planning? Request the following:
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Information and Referral
Community resource information is provided with an emphasis on the following:
- Disability related topics
- Provision of quality information and referral services
- Excellent customer service
Contact
Diane Frazee
Director of United Way Family Information Network of Northwest Ohio
Voice: (419)254-4645
Email: diane.frazee@unitedwaytoledo.org
Funding provided in part by the Lucas County Board of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities.