Community Connections Newsletter

The Consumer Connection is the monthly email newsletter published by The Ability Center to inform the public on recent activities at the Center and around the state that affect people with disabilities in Northwest Ohio.

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December 2011 Issue

Director’s Letter
Ability Center and Adelante Helping Perla Chase Her Dreams
Being There: The Benefit of Proximity
Santa Comes to The Ability Center
The Ability Center’s 2012 Strategic Plan is Available for Viewing

October 2011 Issue

Director’s Letter
New Partnership Between The Ability Center and Assistance Dogs
Ability Center and University of Toledo Recommit to Disability Studies Program
Mother and Advocate Kathie Snow, Kicks Off New Series
Auxiliary Holds 27th Annual Style Show and Luncheon
Disability Awareness Training Dates Still has Openings

deer in the woodsAugust 2011 Issue

Director’s Letter
Students Learn Independence and Adult Skills at Ottawa County Youth Leadership Camp
Successful Partnership: Another Great Day At The Zoo
Twylite Thursday – You’re Invited to Another Party at The Pinnacle
One Ability Center Family: Making A Difference In Washington

June 2011 Issue

Director’s Letter
The Andersons: A Long Time Friend and Partner
Partnership: Meghan and The Andersons Working Together
The Ability Center and its Auxiliary Award Local Scholars
The Ability Center and Auxiliary Partners with Hanson, Inc. to Create Video
The Ability Center will Host Another Party at the Pinnacle
The ADA Day at the Toledo Zoo Is Just Around the Corner!

bird feedingMay 2011 Issue

Director’s Letter
Friendship Saves: The Promise of Mentoring
So, How’s It Going?: The Real Impact of Mentoring
ACT Collaborates with UT and BGSU Frats to Build Ramp
The Ability Center Works with Planners for New Casino
Ottawa County Youth Leadership Fundraiser Has Winner!

April 2011 Issue

Director’s Letter
Success Story: Working Wonders for Sandra Sterba
Toledo Crash Plays University of Toledo Footballers
HRC’s Nursing Home Transition Program Places Nearly 400 Consumers
The Ability Center Expands Support of Summer Programming
The Ability Center Awarded Ohio Housing Trust Fund Grant

March 2011 Issue

Director’s Letter
90th Anniversary Recap and the Alva Bunker Memorial Dedication
Wednesday Night Meal At Olivet Church Brings Friends Together
Join Us For a Special Book Signing
The Ability Center Expands Outreach Efforts
The Ability Center and Auxiliary Recruiting Scholarship Applicants
The Ability Center Sets Disability Awareness Training Dates