The Arc - Advocate Blog

Crisis Alert!!!!!

The budget cutters in Columbus have proposed to eliminate the Family Support Service Program, FSSP, (also known as the Family Resource Service Program) by rolling all of its funding into general subsidy for County Boards of MR/DD. 

This means that a County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities could use the FFSP money any way it chooses.  It would have no requirement to use it to support families through respite care, home modification, summer recreation programs like camp, special diets, diapers, etc. 

67% of people with developmental disabilities live in their family homes and are cared for by their families……… 

BUT currently only 6.6 million dollars, or 2% of the of the department budget, was proposed to support the families caring for the 67% of people with developmental disabilities who live in their family homes. 

Now even that is proposed to be eliminated, by the budget cutters. 

Your Voice Matters: 

Tell them to continue support to the families who care for 67% of Ohioans with disabilities by retaining the Family Support Services line item and not turning it into County Board Subsidy.  We are not asking for additional money, just to retain what we have.

Email, or fax the governor, Senate President, House Speaker

Senator Bill Harris, 614-466-8086 or SD19@Senate.state.oh.us

Speaker Armond Budish, 614-466-5444 or district08@ohr.state.oh.us 

Governor Strickland, 614-466-4357, Fax 614-466-9354

 

Please email back to let us know that you contacted an elected official.

 

The Arc Hamilton County’s DD Council Center for Public Policy

It's Time to Show Your Moves Again! Annual Event - Dancin' With The Arc

  

The Arc Hamilton County is thrilled to announce the Second Annual “Dancin’ With The Arc”. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 7 at Wunderland from 7pm-11pm. Jen Dalton at WKRC (Channel 12) will emcee, The Airwave Band will provide the musical entertainment, and the “Say Cheese” Photo Booth will reappear for a whimsical touch. This year’s dance promises to be even bigger and better than the memorable 2008 edition. Dinner, beer, and wine will be provided. Bring your friends and family, and get ready to dance the night away! Last year, this event brought many warm memories and opportunities to meet more of the community: "What I remember about Dancin' With The Arc was the incredible energy in the room. Everyone had so much fun! My wife and I agreed that it was the most enjoyable evening we had spent in a long time."- Jay Allgood “My wife and I have three sons, so we hardly get out at night by ourselves. Dancin' With The Arc last October offered us a chance to get out and have fun, meet some great people and to support a great organization that does immeasurable good for many in the community. What more could anyone ask? We are looking forward to Dancin' With The Arc this fall!”- Alfred Joseph “I was part of the planning committee, and brought two friends with me to the event. We all had so much fun! Both of my friends are excited about attending the event with me again this year! We danced, laughed, and talked to lots of new people. ” - Mindy Freson

Download PDF of Event Description

Visit Cincinnati Community Corner for Video of last year's event!