The Ability Center hosts a number of events during the month to encourage and facilitate inclusiveness in the community for people with disabilities. Below is a list of upcoming events, please feel free to contact the staff involved for participation details.
Disability Awareness Trainings
Accessible Communities Education Series
Upcoming Support Group Meetings
ADAI at the 577 Book Store
April, May and June – Assistance Dogs will be running the 577 book store. The book fair weekend where Assistance Dogs will earn 100% of earnings will be May 5-7, 2012. We need volunteers to help shelve the books. Contact Rhonda DeKoninck if you can help. In the meantime, pack up any books you no longer need and either take them to Assistance Dogs or take them to 577 in April 2012.
Mud Hens Game
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM
The game starts at 6:30 PM, but the group will meet at 6:00 PM at the main entrance at Washington and Huron Streets. Tickets are $9. Must RSVP and have payment to The Ability Center by May 10, 2012 (cash only).
Contact: Sara Krueger at (419) 885-5733 for additional details.
Fun at Nickel World Arcade
Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:00-6:30 PM
2545 South Reynolds Road
Toledo Ohio
Nickel World is an arcade where every game is only 5 cents! The cost is $2.50 per person to enter the arcade; once inside you can purchase nickels.Food is not available, so be sure to eat before you come. Please bring $10-15.
Contact: Please RSVP with Cornisha Eason at (216) 904-5054 for any additional details, or visit the Nickel World website.
Dinner at El Vaquero Restaurant
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 6:00-7:30 PM
3302 Secor Road
Toledo, Ohio
The group will meet and have a nice Mexican dinner in a fun atmosphere. Please bring $12 for your meal.
Contact: Please RSVP with Cornisha Eason at (216) 904-5054 for any additional details, or visit the El Vaquero Restaurant website.
Putt-Putt at Par 2
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM
Par 2, Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614 (near Reynolds). Cost is $4.75 per round of golf. Pick up will be at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP by May 28, 2012 with Sara Krueger or (419) 885-5733.
National Forum on Disability Issues 2012 (pdf)
Friday, September 28, 2012
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Ohio
350 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
A non-partisan forum where presidential contenders are scheduled to offer their visions of policy that affects people with disabilities.
All costs and transportation for events will be the individual’s responsibility. However, support staff will be available to assist with managing money throughout the event, if requested. In case of an emergency during the event, please contact an ACT staff member by calling (440) 339-5437.
