In This Issue

Fair Parade 1 Labor Day 1 Safety Toy Tips 2 In Appreciation 2 Supported Employment 3-4 Kent’s Korner 5-6 Stable Account 7 Upcoming Events 8 Voices of HOPE T-shirt Order

AUGUST 2016

HENRY

COUNTY FAIR

PARADE

It’s that time of year…….The Henry County Fair!!! This year’s theme is “Building Memories at the Henry County Fair!”

Once again, HOPE Services will be participating in the parade.

If you are interested in being a part of our group, please join us and wear a HOPE Services or Special Olympics T-shirt if you have one.

We will have some individuals walking and some will be riding. If you will need to ride during the parade, please call Tina at HOPE Services to let her know. You will need to provide your own transportation to the

meeting place and will need to have someone there to meet you at the end of the parade route.

Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.

at Emmanuel Lutheran Church across from Family Video

Hope to see you there!

135 E. Maumee Napoleon, OH 43545

419-599-2892 or

2254 N. Scott Street, Unit 2 Napoleon, OH 43545

419-592-0126

www.henrydd.org

Listen to WNDH 103.1 every Thursday at

12:30 p.m. for more information about HOPE Services.

HOPE Services is committed to creatively working in partnership with eligible individuals

and their families to discover, pursue and

achieve what is important to them.

Seeing Potential ~ Inspiring Opportunities

There is NO Job Club

for the month

of August!

The offices of HOPE Services will be closed

on Monday, September 5, 2016.

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�AFE ��Y �S When it comes to toys and gifts, the excitement and desire to get your children their favorite toys may cause caregivers to forget about safety factors associated with them. Before you make these purchases, it is critical to remember to consider the safety and age appropriateness of the toys. Prior to purchasing any toy or gift for a child, take a few moments to review the tips below from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 251,700 toy-related injuries in 2010 throughout the United States. 72% were to people less than 15 years of age. Additionally, in 2007 alone, toymakers recalled over 19 million toys worldwide because of safety concerns such as lead paint and small magnets. Safety Toy Tips • Inspect all toys before purchasing, as well as those received as a gift. Check each carefully to

see if they meet recommended or suggested age on packaging, child's skill level, and develop-mental appropriateness before introducing them to your child;

• Try to skip toys with sharp edges or points, toys that shoot or include small parts that come off, as these present higher risk of being swallowed;

• Avoid toys with easy access to magnets and “button” batteries, which can cause serious injury or death if ingested;

• Seek toys durable enough to withstand the curious energy of an exploring tot, without breaking, cracking, or being pulled apart easily;

• When purchasing toys for special needs youngsters, consider toys that appeal to different senses such as sound, movement, and texture, interactive toys and games, those that allow the child to play with others, and the size of the toy and the position a child would need to be in to play with it;

• When possible, inspect toys for labels that assure the toys have passed a safety inspection. For example, an “ATSM” label indicates the toy has met the American Society for Testing and Materials standards;

• Be sure to purchase helmets, knee and elbow pad, or other protective gear to compliment gifts such as tricycles or other sporting equipment;

• Know the dangers of lead exposure from older toys, or toys built in other countries. Always consult your pediatrician or healthcare provider for more information regarding children and lead safety;

• Avoid toys with ropes, cords, or heating elements; • Make sure all drawing instruments such as crayons or markers are labeled “nontoxic."

Disposing of, or properly store markers, ink pens or other potentially toxic items. Have a safe summer while enjoying the outdoors and your children!

HOPE Services appreciates the hard work and dedication of each of its professionals which contribute to the

overall success of the agency. We’d like to recognize the years of service given by the following professionals:

Dawn McBride 34 years Stacie Kirkbride 6 years

Greg Gray 23 years Brenna Thompson 2 years

Bob Kieffer 21 years

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

Job Readiness

Job Readiness is a new program that started this

year. Supported Employment Services worked

with four individuals to help gain knowledge and

understanding of what it takes to obtain

community employment. The individuals met

once a week for seven weeks to increase their

knowledge. The group went over everything

from communica!on, enthusiasm and a#tude,

teamwork, to resume wri!ng and preparing for

interviews. On their last day they were able to sit

down with someone for a mock interview in

hopes to feel more comfortable with this process

in the future.

Summer Youth

Maddie, Caitlin, and Samantha

crea!ng resumes on the computer.

Caitlin, Bret, Samantha, and Maddie searching different jobs in the newspaper.

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT Voca&onal Training

Supported Employment con!nues to provide Voca!onal Services to individuals who are interested in

increasing their independence, whether it is obtaining their driver’s license, learning to read, increase their

computer skills, etc. This summer, 5 individuals expressed interest in obtaining their driver’s license. They

have been mee!ng with a Job Coach on a weekly basis to study for their permit test. Pictured below are:

Mowing

Did you know that Supported Employment has two mowing crews who work three days a week? The

spring and fall crews are filled with adults, while the summer crews are filled with school age individuals.

SES currently maintains thirteen proper!es on a weekly basis, and provides landscaping on an as-needed

basis. When working on the crew, individuals learn a variety of skills, such as proper li4ing techniques,

team work, interac!ng with co-workers/supervisors, safety precau!ons, following general work rules and

procedures, not to men!on how to operate many types of equipment. These crews do a great job!

Upcoming events August 1st Horseback Riding at Dusty Boots in Weston at 5:30pm August 2nd Softball practice at St. Paul field’s at 6:30pm August 3rd cheerleading practice at Filling Home gym at 6:00pm August 4th Softball practice at St. Paul field’s at 6:30pm August 6th Cheerleading at the Corn City Festival at 8:00am August 8th Horseback Riding at Dusty Boots in Weston at 5:30pm August 9th Softball practice at St. Paul field’s at 6:30pm August 10th Cheerleading practice at Filling Home gym at 6:00pm August 11th Cheerleading at the Henry County Fair at 5:00pm August 11th Softball practice St. Paul field’s at 6:30pm August 13th NSBA World show in Tulsa, Ok August 15th Horseback Riding at Dusty Boots in Weston at 5:30pm August 16th Softball practice at St. Paul field’s at 6:30pm August 17th Cheer practice at Filling Home gym at 6:00pm August 18th Softball practice at St. Paul field’s at 6: 30pm August 20th and 21st State Special Olympics 4th annual horse show in Cincinnati August 22nd Horseback Riding at Dusty Boots in Weston at 5:30pm August 23rd Softball practice at St. Paul field’s at 6:30pm August 25th Softball practice at St. Paul field’s at 6: 30pm August 29th Horseback Riding at Dusty Boots in Weston

If you have any Special Olympic news and or pictures that you would like to see included in

the newsletter please contact me at: Kentdawg51@yahoo.com or

kspiess@henrydd.org

June 24th was the State Summer Games. Eighteen athletes from Henry County participated in the State Summer Games 2016 at The Ohio State University . Here are the Results: • Joe Gerken competed in Cycling and took 5th place in the 3 mile

event. • Bob Rosebrock competed in Cycling and took 3rd place in the

one mile and 5th place in the three mile • Heather Stoner competed in Cycling and took 3rd place in 3 mile

and 5th place in the 1 mile • Mary Ellen Ochoa competed in Cycling and took 2nd place in

the 3 mile and took 4th place in the 1mile • Nikki Keech competed in Cycling and took 2nd place in 3 mile

and 3rd place in the 1 mile • Terri Jo Stover competed in Bowling and took the gold • Barb Van Pelt competed in Bowling and took 3rd place • The Bocce team of Jennifer Cordes and Abbie Hinkleman took

4th place in doubles. • Morris Gerken took 5th place in the softball throw and took 3rd

place in 100M walk. • Juan Delgado took 3rd place in the 50M dash and took 6th in

softball throw. Congratulations to all the Olympians.

Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. Every team aims in scoring as many runs possible, against the opponents by striking the ball with a specific bat. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: soft-balls are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand. The game is played on a smaller diamond than in baseball and despite the game's name, the standard softball is not soft; in fact, it is harder than a baseball.

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Henry County Special Olympics Softball Schedule 2016

August 4 Wood County vs Henry County both teams at Napoleon at 6:00pm August 8 Lucas County vs Henry County both teams at Lucas at 6:00pm August 10 Fulton County vs Henry County both teams at Napoleon at 6:00pm August 23 Lucas County vs Henry County both teams at Napoleon at 6:00pm August 26 & 27 West Section Softball tournament at Findlay August 31 Fremont vs Henry County both teams at Fremont at 6:00pm September 7 Fremont vs Henry County both teams at Napoleon at 6:00pm September 10 Possible State Softball at Oregon All games will be played at Oakwood park and both teams will play at the same time but different fields.

State Horse Show in Cincinnati on August 20 and 21. Here are the following participants: Elizabeth Helberg, Barb

Van Pelt, Chris Scarberry, Bob Rosebrock, Nikki Keech, Lydia Kuehner, Caitlin Kuehner, Nola Hoskins,

Samantha Dorrington, Bethany Mathers, Derrick Maassel and Rockne Saunders. Good luck at the State Horse Show.

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Kent’s Korner

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Free Session

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 5:00 PM

HOPE Services (Henry County Board of Developmental Disabilities)

135 East Maumee Avenue Napoleon OH 43545 Ohio has become the first state in the U.S. to roll out a new form of savings account designed to help people with disabilities save for the future without losing public benefits. Barry Jamieson from CMP Financial Planning will be presenting on the basics of STABLE account planning including on how these accounts can work with individuals and families’ overall estate and financial planning. Target Audience: Families, SSA’s, Mental Health Case Managers, VR Counselors, Financial Planners, Bank Personnel

RSVP to Tina Parsons 419-599-2892 Or tparsons@henrydd.org

by September 16, 2016

135 E. Maumee Napoleon, OH 43545

Address Correction Requested

HOPE Services does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age. Send news stories and items of interest to Kathy Bishop or Kent Spiess.

• Henry County Fair will be August 11 to 18. HOPE Services will be represented in the

fair parade, at the popcorn booth and in the information booth. • Henry County Board of DD Board Meeting—The Board meeting will be held

Monday, August 22, at 8:00 a.m. in the Activity Center. • HOPE’s Hot Dog and Brats Bash—The next Brats Bash will be Friday, September 23. • HOPE Pink Walk—The Annual HOPE Pink Walk will be Thursday, October 13.

All proceeds will benefit United Way—Cancer Care. • Pizza Buffet and Fundraiser at Clubhouse Pizza in Holgate—The fundraiser will be

held Tuesday, October 18.

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Short-Sleeved T-Shirt Youth 10-12 ($11.00) _______ Youth 14-16 ($11.00) _______ Adult Small ($11.00) _______ Adult Medium ($11.00) _______ Adult Large ($11.00) _______ Adult X-Large ($11.00) _______ Adult 2XL ($13.00) _______ Adult 3XL ($13.00) _______ Adult 4XL ($14.00) _______

T-SHIRT ORDER Please mark the size you will need. Be very sure of your size as there will be no exchanges or returns. If you have any questions, please contact Tina at 419-599-2892. Orders will be taken until Friday, September 30. Return order to Tina.

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