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New! Estate Planning: What SSAs Need to Know Wednesday, March 9, 2022 (1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)

In this session, Derek Graham, attorney with Resch, Root, Philipps and Graham, LLC, will provide a basic understanding of how estate planning interacts with SSI, SSDI and Medicaid. In addition, he will explain (in understandable language) various special needs planning options, including different types of trusts and stable accounts. This training session will be offered on March 9, 2022 and August 10, 2022. Because both of these sessions are identical and will contain the exact same material, those who are interested in attending only need to sign up for the date and time that best fits their schedule. It's free to attend.

Register for March 9 Session

This is a remote session that will take place via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed directly to participants upon registration. All participants must register independently and attend the session live in order to be marked present and receive applicable CPDUs.

Questions about this training? Email Lisa Comes (lcomes@oacbdd.org) for more information.

Happening Next Week! It's the Rule: Waiting List Assessment Refresher Wednesday, February 16, 2022 (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Thursday, February 17, 2022 (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

OACB is hosting statewide virtual trainings regarding the Waiting List Rule in Ohio, which went through significant changes in 2018. After three years of using the new Waiting List Assessment tool, there has been a significant reduction of the number of people on the Waiver Waiting List across the state.  Topics covered: Specific issues that have arisen while using the assessment tool  Review of best practices for county boards Trends and patterns regarding appeals and hearings  Consistency across the state is vital in administering the tool to ensure compliance with the rule. SSAs are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two sessions available. Recording and FAQs of the sessions will also be shared following the live virtual events. Presenters: Lori Stanfa, OACB; Amber Gibbs, Cuyahoga DD; Karin Crabbe, Franklin DD; Lyndsay Nash, Nyoka Craddolph and Heidi Clarke, DODD. Note: These are remote sessions that will take place via Zoom. There is no cost to attend. Zoom links will be emailed directly to participants upon registration. All participants must register independently and attend the session live in order to be marked present and receive applicable CPDUs.

Register for February 16 Session

Register for February 17 Session

Questions about the Waiting List Trainings? Contact Lisa Comes (lcomes@oacbdd.org).

Coming Soon! Human Trafficking and People with Developmental Disabilities Friday, February 25, 2022 (1:00-2:00 p.m.)

This presentation will provide awareness and understanding of human trafficking among people with developmental disabilities (DD). The session will cover risk factors for people with DD and why they are particularly vulnerable. Presenters will also share stories about experiences with the population who have been trafficked, how to report incidents, and how to recognize the signs that human trafficking is occurring. Presenters: Pat Stephens, Director of Provider Supports (Lucas DD) and Steve Mentrek, Program Director, Bittersweet Farms

Register for Human Trafficking Training

This is a remote session that will take place via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed directly to participants upon registration. All participants must register independently and attend the session live in order to be marked present and receive applicable CPDUs.

Questions about this training? Email Willie Jones (wjones@oacbdd.org) for more information.

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