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04/17/2026

Check out the autism book study: Life on the Bridge by Kaelynn Parlow, an autistic therapist, who offers a powerful, inside-out perspective on autism. This book bridges personal experiences and professional insight to help others better understand, support, and connect with individuals with autism.

Dive in today ➡️ https://ocali.org/asd_book_studies

04/17/2026

Are you an educator who is supporting learners with disabilities during phonics instruction? 📚 The Teaching All Learners Center’s How-To Tips and Strategies Video Gallery provides practical guidance on how to organize your phonics materials to align with the flow of your phonics lesson. This video also includes ideas for adapted materials to support all learners.

Start watching today: https://youtu.be/JAiE1T1J2xk

Download the lesson plan:https://literacyaccessforall.org/storage/ocali-ims-sites/ocali-ims-tdla/documents/Phonics_Lesson_Plan.pdf

Learn from Shawna Benson at the Teaching All Learners Center in OCALI! Follow along as she teaches how to use foundational phonics in the classroom to suppor...

04/17/2026

Are you ready to get started with accessibility? Make your digital content inclusive for all users, including those using captions, alt text, or assistive technologies. It’s easy using POUR principles! Get quick tips now: https://ataem.org/digital-accessibility

04/17/2026

Looking for more OCALI video resources and FREE content? Follow us on YouTube . Explore playlists, how-to videos, OCALICON content, and so much more! Follow and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/

04/16/2026

Is your family raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Are you feeling stretched by health decisions, language access, appointments, and school planning? 🌟 The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness at OCALI is here to walk alongside you – no matter the stage. 📘 Your Child’s Journey is a FREE companion guide to help orient you and connect you with clear, unbiased information about Ohio’s deaf and hard of hearing resources, so you can make confident decisions for your child. 🔗 Learn more: https://deafandblindoutreach.org/Your-Childs-Journey-DHH

04/16/2026

Are you supporting students with autism? OCALI's Autism Center and Lending Library offer FREE kits with a variety of interventions and customizable templates. Check out the Autism Grab and Go Resource Gallery Kit and other resources: https://ocali.kohacatalog.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=55&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExR1JlTjhqckxZQXFwOTV5cnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6eR9fFo3e98EGKzv9JpTwbNrBk3BAh__wfqw_5u0H9O1cdnfiXQbq5-kq0rQ_aem_PSe1i0RXEjIJns4wW5-p1g

04/16/2026

"Navigating Autism Assessment: A guide that breaks the process down step by step.
Whether you're just beginning or supporting someone through the assessment process, we're here to help.
Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what comes next when you explore OCALI's assessment guide.
👉 Explore the guide: https://ocali.org/navigating-autism-assessment"

04/16/2026

It's here! Get your news, events, and resources in the OCALI Now - April 2026 issue. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/ocali.org/ocali-now-april-2026

04/16/2026

For Autism Acceptance Month, explore the OCALI Family Resource Hub, filled with tools that matter to families. Learn more about OCALI’s Autism Center resources and how they can support you!
Watch now:

Explore the OCALI Family Resource Hub. This one-stop space offers tools and guidance made for families. In this Family Hub in 5 video, we feature the Navigat...

04/16/2026

🚨 Session Two is Coming Up! Virtual Early Childhood Transition Summit Series🚨
Join OCALI for Session Two of our virtual series focused on strengthening early childhood transitions.

Session Two: Service Provision Essentials
Friday, April 17, 2026
9 – 10:30 a.m. ET (90 minutes)
Presenter: Angie Chapple, M.Ed., OCALI Early Childhood Transition Specialist

In this session, we’ll explore key considerations for service provision during transitions and how teams can support continuity for children and families as they move from Part C to Part B.

Earn Professional Development Credits:
Ohio Approved (ST #10160968)
DODD: 1.5 CPDUs
Certificate of Attendance available

Open to EI Service Coordinators, LEAs, SSTs, Head Start Personnel, and more.

Register now: https://ocali.org/ec-transition-summit

04/16/2026

Are you a parent in Northern Ohio with a child who has autism or another disability? Would you like to help other families in your community with your lived experience?

We are hiring a part-time (10 hours per week) Family Support Specialist (FSS) in Northern Ohio to serve as a peer mentor, providing guidance and helping other families with young children (birth through age 5) connect with and access early identification services.

The FSS must have excellent communication skills, an empathetic attitude to helping families facing developmental concerns, and must live in the local community in which they are hired. If you’re ready to make a difference in your community, apply today!

https://ocali.org/ocali_employment_opportunities/Family-Support-Specialist

04/15/2026

🗣️✨ AAC and Young Children: Supporting Communication in Infants and Toddlers ✨🗣️

Every child deserves a voice. Unlock the power of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to support infants and toddlers with complex communication needs.

This engaging course will help you:
✔ Recognize when AAC may be needed
✔ Explore simple strategies to introduce AAC in routines and play
✔ Dispel common myths with evidence-based practices
✔ Support families and teams in building strong early communication foundations

💡 Learn how AAC can make a difference in the earliest years and give children every opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

👉 Access this module now on Ohio’s Education Station and start making an impact today! https://ohioeducationstation.org/m/3039