Author Archives: Barb Manning

Save the Date: Dog Days of Summer Party

Save the Date! Come join The Ability Center for an evening of fun as we welcome Assistance Dogs into the family! June 7, 2012 (5:00-8:00 PM) Twylite Thursday at The Pinnacle Don’t miss out on the fun! Mark your calendars for this special event!    

Look at the Customer First, Not the Disability

By Kerry A. Wiley, Guest Writer Effective sale people are outstanding listeners, flexible, patient, and subscribe to the philosophy that service to the customer and the satisfaction of the customer are the driving force of business. A Center for Disease Control study estimates that nearly 48 million U.S. adults (21.8%) report having a disability. Estimates [...]

The Five Best New Cars for Drivers with Disabilities

Driving is a privilege enjoyed by millions of people. But for people with disabilities it is an activity that few get to participate in. Many vehicles do not accommodate people with physical or mental disabilities. But there are those vehicles that are disability-friendly and a select few have designs that are specific in assisting people [...]

Vote “No” Rally for Perrysburg TARTA Opt-Out Announced

Rally and Press Release Where: Hilton Garden Inn at 6165 Levis Commons Blvd / Perrysburg, OH 43551 When: Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 4:30-5:30 PM Izzet Sozeri, owner of the local Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg plans to speak out, encouraging citizens to vote “No” on the upcoming Perrysburg Opt-Out of TARTA issue. Nearly 35 [...]

Fun Ski Trip Adventure for Youth with Disabilities

Last weekend, The Ability Center took some youth on an adaptive ski trip with the assistance of TAASC (The Adaptive Adventure Sports Coalition), a non-profit organization. TAASC works to enhance recreation opportunities for people with and without disabilities. Below are some photos from the ski trip. If you wish to become involved with TAASC, please [...]

TARTA Public Meeting For Transportation Services in Toledo

Below are the upcoming dates for the community to learn about potential changes in the local public transportation system in Toledo and outlying communities. Please plan to attend one of these important meetings. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 1:00 to 3:00 PM Maumee Public Library 501 River Road, Maumee, OH 43537 Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:30 [...]

Ohio Disability Vote Coalition Campaign Appeal

Imagine…if political campaigns openly addressed the issues of Ohioans with disabilities Community Based Long-term Care Supports and Services Community Based Employment Accessible, Affordable Housing Better Transportation Imagine…if politicians voted in ways that reflected the concerns of Ohio’s disability community Imagine…if Ohioans with disabilities had as much power and political clout as the senior population! A [...]

NCPAD’s Introduces a 14-Week Program to a Healthier You!

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability’s (NCPAD) mission is to promote the substantial health benefits gained from participating in regular physical activity. As a center, we believe that every individual can gain some health benefit as a result of being more physically active. Our goal is to provide people with disabilities options and [...]

New Partnership Between The Ability Center and Assistance Dogs Creates Better Services for Disability Community

Two of the region’s most high-profile service providers for people with disabilities announced a strategic partnership that brings The Ability Center of Greater Toledo and Assistance Dogs of America, Inc. (ADAI) into a single organization. Under a new collaboration, Assistance Dogs will become a program of The Ability Center and move its headquarters to a [...]

Sibling Community Conversation in Toledo and Cleveland

Attention Siblings in the Toledo and Cleveland Areas! Want to learn more about how to advocate for and get services for your sibling with a developmental disability? Want to learn more about the sibling movement and a dynamic group of siblings in Ohio and Nationwide? Want to meet other siblings in your area? Well, you’re [...]