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Volume 16, Issue 5 May 2015 The Madison Express Visit us online at www.co.madison.oh.us/dd/ Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities Jerrid ‘Fluor’ishes at Giant Eagle By Jenn Coleman A ‘Lot’ full of success. Jerrid Fluor, a graduate of Jonathan Alder High School and Tolles Career & Technical Center, made it his goal to be community employed. A proud accomplishment -- Jerrid was the first graduating senior in Madison County to gain employment that received Bridges to Transition services through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Jerrid’s journey began by exploring his career interests while still in high school. With vocational guidance and counseling provided by his transition team (composed of an OOD Bridges Coordinator, Board of DD staff, teachers, and family), as well as through multiple summer employment services designed to build skills and focus in on interests, he discovered that he enjoyed being with people in a retail setting most of all. By graduation, through services from OOD’s Bridges program, Jerrid had gained the skills needed to be successful when employed in an entry level position. “I knew I could do it, Jerrid said. “I just needed the opportunity.” See EAGLE, Page 2 March on in and mark your calendars for the … Madison County Provider Fair Wednesday, June 10, 2015 … 4pm to 7pm — Fairhaven School Come and meet providers who offer services to individuals in Madison County with developmental disabilities FREE * List of attending providers still being finalized * More specific details to follow Among areas invited: Vocational, Day Habilitation, Residential, Adult Foster Care, Respite For more info, contact Jeff Gates or Mark Watson at 740-852-7050
Transcript of The Madison Express · Volume 16, Issue 5 May 2015 The Madison Express ... earlier in 2015, Gary...
Volume 16, Issue 5 May 2015
The Madison Express
Visit us online at www.co.madison.oh.us/dd/
Madison County Board of Developmental Disabi l i t ies
Jerrid ‘Fluor’ishes at Giant Eagle By Jenn Coleman
A ‘Lot’ full of success.
Jerrid Fluor, a graduate of Jonathan Alder High School and Tolles
Career & Technical Center, made it his goal to be community employed.
A proud accomplishment -- Jerrid
was the first graduating senior in
Madison County to gain employment that
received Bridges to Transition services
through Opportunities for Ohioans with
Disabilities.
Jerrid’s journey began by
exploring his career interests while still
in high school. With vocational guidance
and counseling provided by his transition team (composed of an OOD
Bridges Coordinator, Board of DD staff, teachers, and family), as well
as through multiple summer employment services designed to build
skills and focus in on interests, he discovered that he enjoyed being
with people in a retail setting most of all.
By graduation, through services from OOD’s Bridges program,
Jerrid had gained the skills needed to be successful when employed in
an entry level position.
“I knew I could do it, Jerrid said. “I just needed the opportunity.” See EAGLE, Page 2
March on in and mark your calendars for the …
Madison County Provider Fair
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 … 4pm to 7pm — Fairhaven School
Come and meet providers who offer services to individuals in Madison County with developmental disabilities
FREE * List of attending providers still being finalized *
More specific details to follow
Among areas invited:
Vocational, Day Habilitation, Residential, Adult Foster Care, Respite
For more info, contact Jeff Gates or Mark Watson at 740-852-7050
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EAGLE, from Page 1 Jerrid has now been employed at the Hilliard-Rome Road Giant Eagle for nearly eight months -- gainfully
employed as a Courtesy Clerk. Jerrid’s job duties enable him to be around people while working which is the ideal fit
for him. Jerrid loves to help others and his position enables him to do just that. Jerrid receives support as needed from
Capabilities Job Coach, Kim Smythe to maintain employment.
“Jerrid is a dependable worker who takes pride in his work and works very hard to meet Giant Eagles’
standards,” Kim said.
Among his many duties, Jerrid is responsible for collection of shopping carts from the parking lot and keeping
clean the front entrance to the store. You can tell that he enjoys his job as his smile is what every customer sees when
they enter in to the store and on their way out too!
Checking Vehicles for Wheelchair Safety
According to MCBDD Investigations Coordinator Keith Hatem, in the past year there have been a
number of incidents of wheelchairs tipping while being transported.
Reasons have ranged from improper use of wheelchair tie-downs to lack of staff training to faulty
tie-downs.
Ways to address these concerns are as follows:
Agencies should put in place a sound monitoring system to insure proper oversight.
Agencies should ensure (and document) that staff are trained.
No staff should transport until training is successfully completed.
Regular inspections of tie-downs.
If faulty tie-down reported, inspect vehicle and do not transport individuals in
wheelchairs until corrected.
If a tie-down becomes loose during transport, stop the vehicle immediately and
correct the situation.
If you have any questions or concerns about wheelchair tie-downs: Contact your agency’s safety officer
ResCare Remembers Barbara Franklin and April Manker
By Sherry Kirkpatrick, with Carla McFarland
During the past two months, the ResCare family lost two wonderful people with the passing of
Barbara Franklin in March, and April Manker in April.
Barbara (left) loved her coffee and her near-beer. She loved her
stuffed dog she called ‘Baby.’ Barbara enjoyed going to Deer Creek to
watch others fish, and to then ride to Steak-n-Shake for a chocolate
milkshake.
“Barbara made me laugh,” said friend and house-
mate Carla McFarland. “She had names for all of us — she
called me Ray Moore.”
April (right) loved animated movies and TV shows
— particularly Tom & Jerry, and the Disney Channel. She
had a special friendship with ResCare staff Denise Maynard. She liked being
outside, but when inside, she liked cruising through the Harbor Center.
“April liked to look at the fish with me,” Carla said of their times at the Harbor Center. “April
was a good friend of mine.”
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Be True to Your School This Spring, a number of students served by the Madison County Board of DD are staying
active in their schools’ activities.
John Knapp (left) was a member of the West Jefferson High School
Track Team, often participating in the 400m run and a variety of other dis-
tance races.
Iris Headings (center) showed her talents on stage as she was a
chorus member and dancer in West Jefferson High School’s production of
‘Grease.’ It was the
first musical at
WJHS in a number
of years.
Madison Pol-
lard (right) threw the
shot put and ran a
number of races for
the London High
School Track Team.
She was on London
Middle School track
last year.
Gary Baldwin’s Drawing Dreams
Featured in an article in the Madison Express
earlier in 2015, Gary Baldwin provided a second draw-
ing to be featured in the MCBDD newsletter.
This one is called “The Land Before Time.” Gary continues to gain pleasure from drawing all
sorts of subjects.
The Madison Express is happy to feature Gary’s
artwork.
Blood Drive Again Honors Mother For the second year in a row, MCBDD
Service Coordinator Kelly Ringhiser-Nicolaysen
organized a blood drive in memory of her mother
Patty Ringhiser, who passed away in March 2013
from the autoimmune disorder Wegener’s Disease.
The event was held May 1 at Fairhaven
School A total of 14 pints were collected that day by
the American Red Cross.
Each year, close to four million people do-
nate through the Red Cross, helping to provide more
than 40% of America’s blood supply.
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Client Rights
According to the Ohio Revised Code, the following are Rights of Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities …
The right to be treated at all time with courtesy and respect and with full recognition of their dignity
and individuality.
The right to an appropriate, safe and sanitary living environment that complies with local, state and
federal standards and recognizes that persons’ need for privacy and independence.
The right to food adequate to meet accepted standards of nutrition.
The right to practice the religion of their choice or to abstain from the practice of religion.
The right of timely access to appropriate medical or dental treatment.
The right of access to necessary ancillary services including, but not limited to … Occupational
therapy, physical therapy, and behavior modification and other psychological services.
The right to receive appropriate care and treatment in the least intrusive manner.
The right to privacy, including both periods of privacy and places of privacy.
The right to communicate freely with persons of their choice in any reasonable manner they choose.
The right to ownership and use of personal possessions so as to maintain individuality and personal
dignity.
The right to social interaction with members of either sex.
The right of access to opportunities that enable individuals to develop their full human potential.
The right to pursue vocational opportunities that will promote and enhance economic independence.
The right to be treated equally as citizens under the law.
The right to be free from emotional, psychological, and physical abuse.
The right to participate in appropriate programs of education, training, social development, and
habilitation and in programs of reasonable recreation.
The right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
The right to select a parent or advocate to act on their behalf.
The right to manage their personal financial affairs, based on individual ability to do so.
The right to confidential treatment of all information in their personal and medical records.
The right to voice grievances and recommend changes in policies and services without restraint,
interference, coercions, discrimination, or reprisal.
The right to be free from unnecessary chemical or physical restraints.
The right to participate in the political process.
The right to refuse to participate in medical, psychological, or other research and experiments.
Disability Rights Ohio … 1-800-282-9181
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities … 1-877-464-6733
Madison County Board of DD — Available to Assist If you are interested in policies related to ...
Administrative Resolution of Complaints,
Behavior Support, or
Medicaid Due Process
… please contact the Madison County Board of DD Central Office
at 740-852-7050
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Keeping ‘Track’ of Special Olympics Success
The Madison County Tigers’ track and field teams are keeping pretty busy as they gear
up for State Games, scheduled for the last weekend in June. The following are results of meets
held this spring
Denison University
GOLD — Kody Price (shot put), Nick Dummitt (100m run, shot put), Beth Teach (100m
run, softball throw), Hunter Price (long jump), Shaundra Sayre (shot put), John Zeeck (shot put,
long jump), Brian Farris (100m walk), Keith Farris (softball throw), Laura Cotton (100m walk),
Marlyn Zeeck (softball throw), Dawn O’Neal/Chester Roberts (bocce duo), Debbie Lee/Rebecca
Satter (bocce duo), Ethel Campbell/Brian Goff (bocce duo), Bobby Higgins, Shawn Engle, Kody
Price, Dummitt (4x100 relay).
SILVER — Higgins (100m run, 200m run), Engle (100m walk, shot put), Dale Jones/
Leah McCarter (bocce duo).
BRONZE — Kody Price (100m run), Conner Warnock (long jump), Hunter Price (100m
run), Jacob Kuhn/Gina Hamilton (bocce duo).
RIBBONS — Warnock (50m run), Sayre (100m run), Brian Farris (softball throw), Keith
Farris (100m walk), Cotton (softball throw), Marlyn Zeeck (100m
run), Jeff Horn/David Howard (bocce duo).
Ohio Wesleyan University (group picture below)
GOLD — Higgins (softball throw, 100m run, 400m run),
Kendra Chapman (hula hoop), Angie Pack (wheelchair buddy/
cone race — pictured), John Zeeck (softball throw, 50m run).
SILVER — Hunter Price (400m run), Teach (50m run),
Chris Fox (softball throw), Mike Ellis (100m, football throw),
Mike Elfrink (broad jump)
BRONZE — Elfrink (football throw), Liberty Edwards
(broad jump), Dummitt (100m run).
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PLEASE HELP SUPPORT MADISON COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS with KROGER PLUS
THERE IS NO EXTRA COST TO YOU! REWARDS ARE SENT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF WHAT YOU PURCHASE!
Madison County Special Olympics is now enrolled into the Kroger Community Rewards Program! Please
help support Madison County Special Olympics by logging on and selecting MCSO for your community
rewards! It only takes a few moments!
TO USE THE KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM:
* Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com *
Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign
up.
If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the
customer service desk at any Kroger.
Click on Sign In/Register
Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New
Customer?’ box.
Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your
email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
Update or confirm your information.
Enter NPO number (Madison County Special Olympics NPO # is 16110) or name of organization, select
organization from list and click on confirm.
To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your
information page.
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).
Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 877-576-7587 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their
registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF MADISON COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS!
Tolles continues support
Throughout each academic year, Tolles Business
Professionals of America holds events/activities to raise
funds for Special Olympics. This year, Tolles’ National
Technical Honor Society members assisted as well.
Special Olympics athletes and unified partners
were on hand to graciously accept the $672.91 check from
Tolles personnel. It was presented May 1 at Young’s
Dairy.
Posing with the check are (from left) Tolles NTHS
VP Cecelia Hatem, Tolles BPA’s Nathan Way, Unified
Partner Megan Long, athlete Marley Long.
Madison County Board of DD Monthly Board Updates
By Brenda Fitch
The Regular Monthly Board meeting was held Thursday,
April 16, 2015 at the Administrative Office. Board members
attending were, Diane Miller-Ryan, Sue Mosier, Sandy
Birchfield, Peg Johnson, Jean Hughes, and David Ridenour.
The Board approved the 2015 – 2016 calendars for the
Administrative Office and Fairhaven.
Jim Canney presented various options to the Board that
would enable them to get their required CEU credits.
The next regular monthly Board meeting will be held on
Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the Administrative
Office.
Madison County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
Superintendent
Jim Canney
(740) 852-7050 x1819
(740) 852-7051 FAX
Organization Services
John LaCivita, Director
(740) 852-7050 x1816
Business
Susan Thompson, Director
(740) 852-7050 x1820
Family Support Services
Carol Ansel, Director
(740) 852-7050 x1838
Children Services
Mike Mast, Supervisor
(740) 852-7052 x1910
Sign Up For Special Olympics Golf
Thursday, May 21 6pm — Fairhaven Gym Questions?
Keith Hatem 740-852-7050
Lincoln Comer 740-852-7052
Madison Advocates for Progress — MAP
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month By MAP President Marlyn Zeeck and MAP Secretary Rebecca Dozier Satter
As many know, the month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and us at
MAP would like to spread knowledge about various forms of cancer and what to do
about receiving information about it.
Skin Cancer is one of the most common cancers, but no less serious. The skin can peel away,
leaving a person completely pale, revealing the veins underneath. And in more serious cases people
can be put on Chemo or in hospital care.
For Breast Cancer, getting mammograms are important in order to begin the proper preventative
measures. Many die young because of failure to check for breast cancer, but because of treatments
today breast cancer is nearly under control. Yet if you don’t get checked, the cancer can last for life or
even kill.
Prostate Cancer is another cancer that often goes unchecked. Many older men that have it are not
getting their regular check-ups and thus suffer for it.
All cancer is a killer, but how do we stop cancer? It is very important to get checked while you
can if you see any early sign of cancer. This is the only way to stop it before it gets much worse. If you
want more information, contact The American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or www.cancer.org
