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Summer Program Registration
Ages: 0 – 5 years
Dates: Tuesdays • July 9 – August 6
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructor: Krystin Turner, OTR/L, and Felicia Foci, OTR/L
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: Through this series participants will learn what occupational therapy is and the benefits of this service. We will also discuss sensory processing and integration, fine motor skills, feeding, and self-help skills. Participants will gain foundational level understanding of sensory processing and integration and developmental milestones for fine motor skills, oral motor skills and self-help skills. Participants will leave with strategies and activities for the home environment.
Krystin and Felicia are occupational therapists within DDBP at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. They have experience providing outpatient pediatric care both individually and in interdisciplinary settings. Krystin and Felicia have experience treating and evaluating feeding, sensory processing, activities of daily living, gross and fine motor skills, and play/leisure skills.
** Registration closes June 25. There will be a lottery draw if more than 20 participants sign-up. Anyone that signed up will be notified either way sometime during the week of July 1.
Ages: 0 – 5 years
Dates: Saturdays • September 14 – October 19
Time: 1:30 - 2:15 PM
Location: Cincinnati Recreation Center-Mt. Auburn (2034 Young St, Cincinnati, OH 45219)
Class Instructor: Julia Alvarez and Eric Rueger
Program Coordinator: Jena Wells, Early Matters Coordinator
Description: The purpose of this program is to teach safe behaviors in, on, and around the water and to develop swimming readiness. Parents and children engage in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in, on, and around the water. We will be focusing on skills such as breath control, relaxing techniques, horizontal body position on the front and back, propelling through the water using kicks and arm movements. Due to a variety of expected development, we will be teaching skills based on each student’s individual assessment which will occur during the first class. Each child who attends will also receive an annual membership to the Cincinnati Recreation Commission.
** Registration closes August 24. There will be a lottery draw if more than 15 participants sign-up. Anyone that signed up will be notified either way sometime during the week of August 26.
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Dates: Wednesdays • September 25 - October 23
Time: 6 - 7 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructor: Joan Dostal, Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute
Program Coordinator: Joanie Elfers, School Age Matters Coordinator
Description: Participants will explore a variety of possible chores for your child. Chores build a sense of value to the family and self- esteem. Taking steps toward greater independence in life skills can begin now. Chores can also meet developmental goals such as improving hand skills, motor planning, visual perceptual skills, organization and task completion. Working together with your child, you will explore a variety of tasks to help with household routines such as cleaning, laundry and meal setup/cleanup. Led by an occupational therapist, this will be a time to discuss what is reasonable to expect for your child and what might be a natural progression for taking on more responsibility and growing independence.
Ages: 18 & up
Dates: Tuesdays • September 17 – October 22
Time: 6:30 – 8 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructor: Calista Hargrove, MSOL, Vice President of Programs at Cincinnati Works
Program Coordinator: Maggie Ranz, Outreach Coordinator
Description: By participating in this 6 week interactive series, participants will learn about professionalism, character strengths, interviewing skills and where to find employment support in their community. At the end of the series, participants will partake in mock interviews and a networking event. The employment series will be led by Calista Hargrove, MSOL, Vice President of Programs at Cincinnati Works.
Calista is an experienced, results-oriented organizational development professional with a record of achievement in strategic thinking and problem solving in developing and managing workforce development and post-secondary educational support services for individuals with economic disadvantages and/or disabilities.
Ages: 18 & up
Dates: Wednesdays • July 24 – August 14
Time: 6 – 7 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Class Instructor: Jeff Robison, Club MMA and Chris Gregg, Personal Trainer
Program Coordinator: Christy Gregg, Adult Matters Coordinator
Description: Through this series one will gain exposure to basic components of martial arts, while also gaining increased self-awareness, agility, and confidence.
Jeff Robison has lead the Club MMA staff as the Owner and Head Coach since 2008. Jeff started coaching full time in 2003 and has successfully coached students at the competitive level in Muay Thai Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. Jeff has over 20 years’ experience in martial arts and has had the privilege to train in many gyms around the world. Jeff also spends time consulting for businesses, organizations and correctional facilities as well as other martial arts schools helping them increase sales, build programs and learn various styles of martial arts. Jeff is a very diverse martial artist; he is always seeking more knowledge, not just in the arts but also in leadership and communication skills to be a more effective coach.
Chris Gregg has been involved with martial arts and fitness for over 14 years. Fitness wasn't always an attribute, but training developed the drive for him to push himself. This drive was also evident when he completed drill school for firefighting in 2006 and is currently an active fireman. One of the most important objectives in his life was to be fit and ready for anything. He is a diverse trainer who uses martial arts and many variations of personal training to fit various...us interests and needs! He has training in kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ,kali and kettlebells which allows for dynamic sessions with endless possibilities.
This is an opportunity for families to be photographed by local professionals free of charge! Stay tuned for more information.
James and his brother at last year's Fearless Photography Day!
Dates: Sunday, July 7
Time: 3 – 5 PM (ages 0 – 5)
Location: Sharon Woods Harbor Playground (4631 E. Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241)
Description: This is the perfect opportunity to meet up with your friends or make new friends! If you have never been to this park, it is a dry playground area connected to a spray park. There is also a man-made stream for children to dip their feet in. There are covered picnic tables, so babies can hang out in the shade. We will also have an arts & crafts area. All families will be entered to win a raffle prize! Light snacks and ice cream will be provided! Please be sure to bring your swimsuit, towels and sunscreen. We encourage you to bring your whole family – grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.!
**This is a free event, but please remember that a valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required to enter the park. Cost for residents of Hamilton County: $10 annual/$5 daily; other visitors: $15 annual/$8 daily.
Ages: All ages (and their family members)
Dates: Sunday, August 4
Time: 3 – 6 PM
Location: Lunken Airport Playfield (Spirit of 76 Shelter)
Description: Our Summer Picnic is the perfect place to connect with friends and family and a great way to celebrate the summer! We hope to see you once again at the Lunken Airport Playfield. There will have a bounce house, games for kids and a playground for all. This event is free for our families; we just ask that guests please bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Last Name A - L: Dessert; Last Name M - Z: Side Dish. DSAGC will provide a main dish and drinks!
Ages: Parents, Professionals, and Advocates (ages 15 & up)
Dates: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 6:30 – 8 PM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Presenters: Phyllis Thomas and Laura Drake, Esq.
Program Coordinator: Christy Gregg, Adult Matters Coordinator
Description: Phyllis Thomas is a Program and Education Coordinator for adults with disabilities through LADD, inc. She has worked at LADD, inc. for 30 years. Phyllis will be discussing LADD’s services and the success of the “Timberlane House”.
Laura L. Drake is the Associate Director Southern Ohio Representative of Community Fund Management Foundation, a nonprofit tax exempt organization which establishes and administers trusts for Ohio residents with disabilities.Laura will discussing the byproduct of the Housing Think Tank - the new Housing Tree web resource available to families, and how to navigate it, and get the most out of it for the families. We will also talk about other resources and how to find and use them.
Ages: Parents, Professionals, and Advocates (ages 15 & up)
Dates: Saturday, September 21
Time: 10 – 11:30 AM
Location: DSAGC Office (4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45212)
Presenters: Cynthia Crews
Program Coordinator: Christy Gregg, Adult Matters Coordinator
Description: The discussion will focus on how Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities’ (OOD’s) Business Relations team works throughout the state to raise awareness of OOD and our mission with employer partners to promote and support the hiring of individuals with disabilities. Through OOD's network of employer partners, OOD Business Relations Specialists (BRS) identify job opportunities that match our job seekers' skill sets and experience, and also provide services and resources that promote an inclusive and diverse work environment.
ages 8 & up
July 22 - July 26
Walnut Hills High School
iCan Bike uses adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and trained staff to enable individuals with disabilities to learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle. Riders attend one 75 minute session each day for five consecutive days where they learn to ride while accompanied and encouraged by volunteer “spotters”. Over the course of the week, we continually adjust the bikes in an effort to challenge riders balance as they gradually discover the skill and joy of riding.
Many of our riders have tried for years to learn to ride a bike without success. In one week, approximately 80% of riders will learn to independently ride a two-wheel bicycle. The remaining 20% make tremendous progress towards that goal.
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