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Melodic Connections

Robin Carey-Allgeyer learns more about Melodic Connections , a non-profit music therapy organization, and the upcoming Fall Fundraiser Bash, from Executive Director Betsy Zenk Nuseibah .

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Reel Abilities Film Festival

Cincinnati is one of 9 US cities hosting a week of exceptional, touching, courageous and beautifully made films as the Reel Abilities Film Festival begins Saturday night. From March 9 through the 16,...

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Hamilton's InsideOut Studio

Jane Durrell introduces listeners to the InsideOut Studio , based in Hamilton, which serves artists with various physical and mental challenges. They have recently closed exhibits at the Fitton Center...

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Parenting Special Needs Children

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A look at the exhibits and programs of Cincinnati's Visionaries + Voices

Visionaries + Voices is one of this area’s unique arts organizations, dedicated to showcasing and developing works from artists with a variety of disabilities. New programs are also allowing the...

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Starfire's free "un"-conference helps connect people and battle isolation

Imagine if Carl Lindner never tried an ice cream cone. That intriguing thought is put forth by Starfire , a local organization working to build better lives for people with disabilities, as it invites...

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One legacy of the ol' lefthander: The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields

Kim Nuxhall , son of Cincinnati legend Joe Nuxhall , is carrying on his father's dreams to provide a safe, happy place for children of all abilities to play baseball. The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League...

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Finding jobs for adults with disabilities in our area

A recent survey found that only 34% of adults with intellectual disabilities in the United States are employed. That includes several thousand individuals in Greater Cincinnati. For years, training...

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Improving Accessible Living For Our Neighbors With Physical Challenges

Able-bodied people may take for granted their usually effortless ability to access transit, buildings, housing, products, services and so on. But for those with disabilities, this may not be the case,...

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The Benefits Of Equine Therapy For Those Who Are Disabled Or Have Special Needs

Horseback riding is a fun, recreational activity kids and adults alike can enjoy. But horse-assisted activities go beyond leisure; they can provide therapeutic benefits for those who are disabled....

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Celebrating 100 Years Of Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries , one of the most recognized charitable organizations in our area, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In addition to providing affordable goods and...

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Creating Opportunities For Disability Inclusion

Those with disabilities may have a more difficult time finding work, establishing housing and fitting into a community. Programs such as Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) help...

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The Latest Advancements In Technology Designed To Improve Lives Of Those...

As technology progresses into many facets of life, it makes sense that advanced technology is being used to help those with physical, auditory, visual and other disabilities.

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Cincinnati Launching New Hiring Program

The City of Cincinnati is implementing an affirmative action policy to promote hiring people who self-identify as having a disability.

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How To Protect Disabled Individuals From Sexual Abuse

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, people with disabilities are at least 2.5 times more likely to experience violent victimization than those without disabilities. An NPR investigation...

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New Program Helps Disabled Young Adults Transition To Independent Living

Young people with disabilities, whether physical or cognitive, need extra help getting ready to transition from a school environment, where things are carefully ordered, to the world of work and...

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Ohio Students With Disabilites Are Still Being Segregated From Peers

Federal law requires students with disabilities to spend as much time as possible in general education classrooms, but a study from Ohio State University has found that’s not happening in Ohio, or the...

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What's Being Done In Ohio To Help Voters With Disabilities?

Nearly a quarter of all Ohio adultshave some type of disability. Voting can be a difficult process for some of them. But there are things that are being done to make it easier for Ohioans with...

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