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Summer enrollment is now open!Learning Aid Ohio, an ElevateDD community, connects students with IEPs to qualified tutors...
04/03/2026

Summer enrollment is now open!

Learning Aid Ohio, an ElevateDD community, connects students with IEPs to qualified tutors for one-on-one, in-person support that helps learners build confidence, strengthen skills, and reach their goals.

Free tutoring is available for Ohio students with IEPs. Families can choose from a network of approved tutors or invite someone they trust to apply. Grant funding is available statewide.

The Summer Semester runs May 16 through September 11, and applications are reviewed as they’re received.

Learn more and apply: www.LearningAidOhio.org

ElevateDD was excited to join several DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio families for the annual Easter Eg...
04/02/2026

ElevateDD was excited to join several DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio families for the annual Easter Egg Roll hosted by Governor Mike DeWine and Fran DeWine this past weekend. The event brought together people from across Ohio for a joyful celebration filled with connection, tradition, and plenty of springtime fun.

Opportunities like this highlight the power of community and the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed and included. We’re thankful to be part of these moments and for the ongoing partnerships and leadership that help strengthen supports for people with developmental disabilities throughout Ohio.

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and into meaningful action. It’s an opportunity to lis...
04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and into meaningful action. It’s an opportunity to listen, learn, and recognize the value of neurodiversity in every community.

ElevateDD is committed to advancing authentic inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, not just in words, but in the systems, spaces, and opportunities that shape everyday life.

This month and every month, we celebrate neurodivergent individuals, champion equitable access to opportunity, and continue pushing for lasting, meaningful change.

03/31/2026

As Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the many meaningful moments that defined the past few weeks.

This month, we showed up: in communities, at the Statehouse, in Washington, DC, and alongside partners across Ohio.

From hosting and attending events that brought families and professionals together, to advancing policy conversations and sharing stories that center lived experience, each moment reflected a shared commitment to building systems where people with developmental disabilities can thrive.

We engaged in advocacy efforts that push for more inclusive policies. We created space for connection and learning. We celebrated big. And through our latest blog posts, we elevated perspectives that remind us why this work matters.

Progress happens when we stay connected, informed, and intentional.

Thank you to everyone who continues to be part of this work with us.

There’s still time to register for our next webinar!Join us on Tuesday, March 31 to learn how to navigate support system...
03/30/2026

There’s still time to register for our next webinar!

Join us on Tuesday, March 31 to learn how to navigate support systems, build meaningful connections, and engage with regional and statewide partners working to expand access, belonging, and opportunity for people with Down syndrome and their families across Ohio.

We’re grateful to Beth Smith of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, Toni Mullee of the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, Krista Jensen of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo, and Stephanie Leppert of DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio for sharing their expertise and perspective in this important conversation.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pBdp167jTMekik1mbm2Jqw

ElevateDD President & CEO Troy Hunter and Caden Cox spent the day at Orange High School in Olentangy Schools sharing the...
03/27/2026

ElevateDD President & CEO Troy Hunter and Caden Cox spent the day at Orange High School in Olentangy Schools sharing the work of ElevateDD, DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio, Learning Aid Ohio, and Adult Literacy Ohio, while also highlighting Caden’s journey as an advocate and college athlete who has been kicking down barriers his entire life.

We were honored to be part of Orange United Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of disability in our communities. Throughout the week, students engage in activities and content that highlight, uplift, and celebrate disability and inclusion.

We’re grateful to the students, staff, and organizers who are creating spaces where every person is seen, valued, and included. This is how we build stronger, more connected communities.

Troy Hunter, President & CEO of ElevateDD, and Lucy Maddrill, DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio's Volunte...
03/27/2026

Troy Hunter, President & CEO of ElevateDD, and Lucy Maddrill, DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio's Volunteer & Events Coordinator, recently spent time with students from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry's Special Care Dentistry Association to share more about our work and how to get involved.

The Special Care Dentistry Association is a student-led organization focused on increasing awareness, education, and hands-on experience in providing dental care for people with special health care needs. Through community engagement and partnership with the broader special care dentistry field, students gain meaningful opportunities to better understand and support patients with developmental disabilities and other complex needs.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with students who are committed to more inclusive care, and to share ways they can engage with ElevateDD through volunteering, advocacy, and community-based work.

This is how we build a more inclusive future, together.

ElevateDD is proud to sponsor the Inclusive Child Care Track at the 2026 Ohio Early Childhood Conference! To celebrate, ...
03/26/2026

ElevateDD is proud to sponsor the Inclusive Child Care Track at the 2026 Ohio Early Childhood Conference! To celebrate, we are happy to give away four tickets to the conference.

Congratulations go out to Mandy, Christie, Tonya, and Sarah! We can’t wait to see you there!

To learn more about the conference, and to purchase tickets, please visit Ohio AEYC's website: https://www.oaeyc.org/for-attendee. Prices increase on April 1, so get your tickets now!

ElevateDD was proud to join disability advocates from across the country at the Disability Policy Seminar to advance con...
03/26/2026

ElevateDD was proud to join disability advocates from across the country at the Disability Policy Seminar to advance conversations around health care, education, and sustainable disability funding.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with Ohio’s federal delegation, including Senator Jon Husted and Rep. Mike Carey, and to stand alongside so many dedicated partners across our state and nation working to strengthen systems of support.

At ElevateDD, we know we have to center the real experiences of the people and families navigating these systems every day, and stay committed to building a more inclusive, accessible future for all.

“Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is not only about understanding a diagnosis. It’s about understanding the broader ecosys...
03/25/2026

“Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is not only about understanding a diagnosis. It’s about understanding the broader ecosystem of support that allows children with disabilities to grow, learn, and thrive.”

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and March 25 marks National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. These moments invite us to listen, learn, and deepen our understanding of what true support looks like for people and families. In our latest blog post, Learning Aid Ohio’s Kelsey Frobeen shares her family’s perspective and why awareness efforts like these matter in meaningful, everyday ways.

Read here: https://www.elevatedd.org/news/cpawareness

Many thanks to the Cardinal Health Disability Advocates Network (DAN) for having us at your spring town hall yesterday! ...
03/25/2026

Many thanks to the Cardinal Health Disability Advocates Network (DAN) for having us at your spring town hall yesterday! We were thrilled to be included and grateful to ElevateDD board member Annie Lange for hosting a fantastic panel discussion with DSACO: Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio parents Kelly and Adam Finch.

Time is running out to enter our ticket giveaway for this year’s Ohio Early Childhood Conference in April!ElevateDD is p...
03/24/2026

Time is running out to enter our ticket giveaway for this year’s Ohio Early Childhood Conference in April!

ElevateDD is proud to sponsor the Inclusive Child Care Track, which includes 12 sessions approved for the following credits: EI Developmental Specialist/Supervisor (EIDSS); EI Service Supervisor/Coordinator (EISC); Service and Support Administration (SSA); Superintendent (S).

To celebrate, we’re giving away a limited number of conference tickets to attend the Ohio Early Childhood Conference! For your chance to win a ticket, please submit this form: https://forms.office.com/r/vSaBRBap4x. For bonus entries, follow us, like this post, and tag a friend who should also enter. We’ll draw four random winners on March 26.

Please note that the giveaway covers conference registration only and does not include lodging or other travel expenses, and tickets are courtesy of ElevateDD. Please reach out to info@elevatedd.org with any questions.

To learn more about the conference, and to purchase tickets, please visit Ohio AEYC's website: https://www.oaeyc.org/for-attendee.

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