AUGUST 2016
Seeing Potential ~ Inspiring Opportunities
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
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!”
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.
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!
Listen to WNDH 103.1
every Thursday at
12:30 p.m. for more
information about
HOPE Services.
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
There is NO Job Club
for the month
of August!
The offices of HOPE Services will be closed
on Monday, September 5, 2016.
HOPE Services
Serving Henry County’s Children and Adults
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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
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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 developmental 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
Greg Gray
Bob Kieffer
34 years
23 years
21 years
Stacie Kirkbride
Brenna Thompson
6 years
2 years
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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Summer Youth
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.
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!
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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:
[email protected] or
[email protected]
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: softballs 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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Kent’s Korner
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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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 [email protected]
by September 16, 2016
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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.
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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.
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HOPE’s Hot Dog and Brats Bash—The next Brats Bash will be Friday, September 23.
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HOPE Pink Walk—The Annual HOPE Pink Walk will be Thursday, October 13.
All proceeds will benefit United Way—Cancer Care.
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Pizza Buffet and Fundraiser at Clubhouse Pizza in Holgate—The fundraiser will be
held Tuesday, October 18.
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.
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