Join Melodic Connections and local musician, Chris Goins, January 22 for a deep dive into the power of music and how it can bring us together. It's jam session meets community conversation. All ages and all abilities are welcome to listen, learn and be a part of the music. Will be held from 5:30 to 7pm at the community music studio, 6940 Plainfield Road in Silverton, Ohio. Click here for more information.

Attend the next Speak Up meeting January 22 at the Janet Clemmons Center, 282 N. Fair Avenue in Hamilton from 6 to 7pm to learn about your rights, being a self-advocate, and advocating for others. At this meeting, we will also have a guest speaker from the Butler County Regional Transit Authority. We will also be electing new club leadership at this meeting! For more information, click here.

Shake the snow off of your boots and come bowl with us January 22 at Northwest Lanes in Fairfield from 6 to 8:30pm! We suggest bringing a total of $15 to cover unlimited bowling, shoes and food. Caregivers must be present. Contact Scarlett if you have any questions at 513-893-6602 or scarlettkeller@icloud.com.

Learn about resources within the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, including therapy options, as well as major community supports and services. For caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Will be held January 23 from 5:30 to 7pm at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. Click here to register or contact the DDBP for more information at ddbpfamilysupport@cchmc.org or 513-636-2158.

Join the conversation January 24 from 6 to 8:30pm at the Redeemer Church in Hamilton to discuss the next step with public acceptance. Parents of children of all ages are welcome and childcare will be provided. Register by January 14 and receive 4 raffle tickets for a door prize. Register by January 21 and receive 2 raffle tickets for a door prize. Register by contacting Jenny at 513-785-2813 or jamann@butlerdd.org.

This half-day conference, hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati on January 26 from 8am to noon, will focus on ways to motivate, engage, connect with, and educate students with disabilities, specifically Down syndrome. The keynote speaker will be Chris Ulmer, creator of Special Books By Special Kids. Breakout sessions will focus on best practices and new ideas for students of all abilities; attendees will walk away with easy-to-implement teaching tactics for the classroom. Click here for more information and to register.

The Cincinnati Art Museum hosts free monthly multisensory learning experiences during the school year for those of all ages who have developmental disabilities. On January 26 from 9 to 11am, the Autism Family Exploration program will be held for families and children, then from 11am to 12:30pm, the Connect program will be held for adults and their caregivers. No reservations needed. Check out their website and prepare for your visit by viewing the sensory-friendly guide and social narrative. For more information, contact Sara at access@cincyart.org or 513-639-2971.

Five-week training course for mature high school or college students interested in caring for children with developmental disabilities. Learn about DD basics, interviewing, in-home observation, supervised and independent care giving with children with DD. Will be held Tuesday evenings starting January 29 (except February 19) at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Register here.

The 2019 Safety Training Series is starting off with its first session on Self-Awareness & Self-Care February 12. In this session, we will discuss what is public verses private behavior, how to dress for the weather, first aid, being aware of your surroundings and more! There will be two identical sessions: a morning session from 10:30am to 12pm and an evening session from 6 to 7:30pm. Both sessions will be held at the Janet Clemmons Center, 282 N. Fair Avenue in Hamilton. Register by contacting Bri at bscombs@butlerdd.orgor 513-785-2884. Be sure to add the rest of these dates to your 2019 calendar!

• • April 9 Safety in the Home
  • June 11 Out-and-About & On-the-Go
  • August 20 Internet Safety
  • October 8 Healthy Relationships
  • December 10 Abuse Prevention & Response

Five-week training course for mature high school or college students interested in caring for children with developmental disabilities. Learn about DD basics, interviewing, in-home observation, supervised and independent care giving with children with DD. Will be held Tuesday evenings starting January 29 (except February 19) at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Register here.