With summer nearly here, it’s time to add the annual Kids Fly to your events calendar. This year, the Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club invites us to their airfield in Trenton, OH on Saturday, July 8th from 5-8 pm for a picnic, socializing, and a unique opportunity to fly their amazing aircraft “up into the...
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Mountaineer SB Camp
It’s not too late to sign up for Mountaineer Spina Bifida Camp! Mountaineer Spina Bifida Camp is an accessible camp specifically designed for people with SB ages 8 and up who are looking to acquire confidence in self-management and social skills while engaging in fun camp recreation activities. Hosted for over 35 years, dedicated doctors,...
Abilities At Bat
The Cincinnati Reds take on the San Diego Padres on July 2nd at the Abilities at Bat Day at Great American Ball Park. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate people of all abilities, while raising awareness of the disability community and the organizations that support them. Join in the fun for a welcoming day...
be.well Summer Programs
This month’s edition of the be.well bulletin includes registration for gardening series, pickleball series, and week long swim camp. There are many inclusive and accessible opportunities in Cincinnati and its surrounding communities this summer. As a reminder, bookmark be.well’s current program offerings and check back often. Programs typically fill quickly! What: Gardening: Series When: Saturdays every...
Save The Date – 2023 Walk & Rolls
Planning has already begun for our 2023 Walk & Roll events! This year we will be hosting 3 events benefitting the Spina Bifida Coalition: • Cincinnati – September 23, 2023 • West Virginia (Drew’s Day) – September 23, 2023 • Cleveland – September 30, 2023 Our theme for this year’s Walk & Roll is “looking...
Let’s Talk About Early Childhood Development – Cleveland
Registration is now open for our second Learn, Lunch & Laugh program in Cleveland, “Let’s Talk about Early Childhood Development”. At this session, Dr. Irene Dietz, Developmental Pediatrician and Director of Comprehensive Care at MetroHealth, will discuss early child development through age 5. In this presentation, she will touch on developmental milestones, developmental delays...
Let’s Talk About IEP’s – Cleveland
This Sunday, at 1:00 PM, “Let’s Talk About IEPs” will be livestreamed via Zoom from Youth Challenge Westlake, OH. Join Lisa Lutz, Information Specialist with the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, as she walks us through the IEP process and outlines the role and rights of the family in the process. ...
Cooking Classes Through CCHMC
Through our transition research, SBC has found that mastery of self-management skills is critical to maximum independence for young people with spina bifida. Cincinnati Children’s OTPT Transition Services is rolling out the Cooking and Meal Preparation group for adolescents and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities ages 14+ as part of their Thrive Program to teach...
Adaptive Summer Activities in West Virginia
What are your plans for the summer? Here are some adaptive recreation opportunities across the state of West Virginia that might be just the thing to get you/your child active as temperatures warm. The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities in partnership with the Christopher Reeves Foundation secured a grant for accessible bikes...