Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's

04/22/2026

🖊 TODAY is the LAST day to apply!

Family Advisors are asked to serve a 2-year term. We meet once per month from September-June. Meetings are held on the first Monday from 6:00-7:30pm (second Monday if holiday conflict). Most meetings are online. Two meetings are in-person, September and June (at DDBP). Advisors can only miss 2 meetings per our bylaws.

Email is the primary way that our council communicates. Family Advisors may be asked to provide feedback by email. We need our members to check their email consistently 2-3 times per week. Communication skills are important for our success. Thank you for your consideration!

Learn more about our FAC here:
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/d/developmental-behavioral/patient-resources/family-advisory-council

Questions: DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org

04/22/2026

⭐ Monthly meetings and weekly support calls!

Please explore their website for additional information.
https://www.autismandwe.org/supportcall

04/22/2026

👮‍♂️NEW ADDITION: Keith's Law expands upon OH Communication Disability Law!

On October 20, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 144 into law. This important legislation, known as Keith's Law, builds upon Communication Disability Law, enabling first responders to have information shared by individuals with disabilities when responding to countywide 9-1-1 calls.

https://ood.ohio.gov/laws-rules-and-policies/laws/hb144

Download Disability Verification (Fillable) Form here:
https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ood.ohio.gov/Policies/HB_144_Accessible_Fillable_PDF-OOD-FINAL.pdf

Multiple Ways to Submit Completed Disability Verification Forms

Email:
Scan and send to VIS-Administration@dps.ohio.gov

Mail:
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Attention: Remittance/DPU
PO Box 16521
Columbus, OH 43216-6521

In Person:
Hand to a Deputy Registrar at any Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

For additional information or questions, please call OOD at 614-438-1200 or 800-282-4536.

Hear more details about this law or download and read our podcast transcript (PDF) on House Bill 144, called Keith's Law. Podcast recorded on 1-22-2026. In this podcast, we interview Keith Jesse along with Representatives Brian Lorenz and Gary Click. Visit www.ood.ohio.gov/podcast to download the HB144 episode or its transcript.

04/22/2026

: Celebrating the beauty of one of our campuses as we appreciate Earth Day! Do you have unique photos or uplifting snapshots from any of our locations? Share them with us for a chance to be featured by emailing socialmedia@cchmc.org.

04/22/2026

📖 Learn more about REGULATING TOGETHER group intervention and explore the family resources. Community providers, there is information for you regarding training and more.

https://regulatingtogether.com/participate/

DDBP Regulating Together group information can be found in the DDBP FAC Group Therapy document here:
https://files.constantcontact.com/d8026fa7801/d0c02ee9-d028-4e62-a05b-44638a8569b5.pdf

04/21/2026

⭐Next TUESDAY is the first opportunity to attend. Registration is free and required.
See link in comments.

Our UCCEDD is a partner in the Family Resource Network of Ohio (FRNOH).

04/21/2026

🎙Teen voices WANTED!

Through the Breaking the Silence campaign, students are invited to create 30-second videos sharing what they want adults to understand about youth mental health. It’s a powerful way for young people to use their voices and creativity to shape the conversation.

Here’s the exciting part:
• Top student PSAs will be shared across the community
• The winning video will air live during the World Cup Final on Fox 19!

Please share this with students, educators, and school communities in your networks. The more young people we reach, the more voices we can elevate.

📅 Deadline: May 31
🔗 Details: https://www.fox19.com/bts

🎬 Last year’s finalists:
https://www.google.com/sorry/index?continue=https://www.youtube.com/playlist%3Flist%3DPLtMY2bNxCQh1m_bHEczldw68VBjo7ZswW&q=EgTNjsVZGM3tj84GIjAJgio0Z-SVu6uQySG7UkQI-2pnSVwqhItWVYG8hazLa9tZRzKXQtWn5-V9rf0BO2AyA2NyUloBQw #

Win tickets to the FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew match 7/25/26 and have your PSA aired on FOX19 WXIX. One winner will have their PSA aired once during The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on WXIX FOX19.

04/21/2026

🚨 Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

Join us for Advocacy in Action on April 23 from 9:00–10:30 AM (EST), featuring Autistic advocate and educator Jason Harris. In this engaging session, Autism, A History: From Diagnosis to Awareness to Acceptance, you’ll explore how perspectives on autism have evolved and why centering Autistic voices is critical to building more inclusive communities.

✨ Whether you’re a self-advocate, family member, educator, or community partner, this session offers meaningful insight grounded in lived experience and professional expertise.

💻 FREE virtual event
🎥 Recorded and shared after
👉 Join the discussion here: https://ucincinnati.zoom.us/j/89256122923?pwd=ymano1YHEznBZ7uz3xPtQkkSuk5pwe.1
Or visit our bio for our https://linktr.ee/iddeducationcenter
Let’s learn, reflect, and move advocacy forward—together.

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Periods are a normal part of growing up, and talking about them early can make the first one feel a lot less scary. Here are helpful ways to start the conversation.
🔗 https://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/healthy-living/all-about-periods/

04/20/2026

🖊 Apply by THIS Wednesday, April 22!

Family Advisors are asked to serve a 2-year term. We meet once per month from September-June. Meetings are held on the first Monday from 6:00-7:30pm (second Monday if holiday conflict). Most meetings are online. Two meetings are in-person, September and June (at DDBP). Advisors can only miss 2 meetings per our bylaws.

Email is the primary way that our council communicates. Family Advisors may be asked to provide feedback by email. We need our members to check their email consistently 2-3 times per week. Communication skills are important for our success. Thank you for your consideration!

Learn more about our FAC here:
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/d/developmental-behavioral/patient-resources/family-advisory-council

Questions: DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org

04/20/2026

💡Advocates wanted!
https://redcap.research.cchmc.org/surveys/?s=YJFREJ7PHDDCJFKP

Questions: OhioNBSFamilies@cchmc.org