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Extraordinary Fosters: How the Howards work with OhioGuidestone

  Theresa and Jerome Howard are part of OhioGuidestone’s Foster Care Program, specifically for children considered medically fragile, where the need for parents is greatest....

Ability Center of Greater Toledo Offers Scholarship

College-age students with a 3.0 GPA or higher should take advantage of the Ability Center of Greater Toledo’s scholarship program for students with disabilities....

Disability Awareness Month: March Book List for Kids & Teens

March is National Developmental Disability Awareness Month, an especially good time to embrace stories about individuals with different abilities. Use this guide, organized by...

Avenues for Autism Paves Way for a Life Without Limits

According to a recent study, in the United States, 1.5 million children and adolescents ages 3-17 are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Those...

YWCA Programs Promote Racial Justice and Inclusivity

The YWCA of Northwest Ohio is a social services organization dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism. There are many events to get involved...

Local News: What’s (Briefly) Happening in Toledo

New Washington Local Schools On August 8, Washington Local School District hosted two ribbon-cutting ceremonies to introduce the public to the newly-constructed Shoreland Elementary and...

Christy’s Corner and Georgette’s Dedicated to Employing People of all Abilities

If you’ve been to Uptown Maumee, chances are you’ve seen Georgette’s Grounds & Gifts. Part coffee house, café, and gift shop, the business has...

Tips for Talking to Kids About Disabilities

“Why do you talk like that?”  I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class.  “It’s...

A Morning with Author Amy Webb Hosted by TMA

The Toledo Museum of Art in partnership with The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, is hosting a special event with book author Amy Webb...

Special Needs Kids Often Don’t Respond to Tried-and-True Discipline Methods

Finding healthy, effective approaches to gaining children's cooperation while improving their behavior isn't always easy. The tried-and-true methods often turn out to be true,...

Sensory-Friendly Holiday Shopping

Bittersweet Farms will be hosting a sensory-friendly holiday shopping event at two Target stores in the area. Each store will open an hour early...

Special Needs Guide

By Toledo Area Parent Staff All children deserve to have the best resources their communities have to offer, regardless of their abilities. Our annual Special...