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06/23/2026

Eldercare Locator is a public service of the Administration for Community Living that connects older adults, caregivers, and their families to trusted local support services across the United States. Services may include transportation, meals, home care, caregiver support, housing resources, legal assistance, and more.

The Eldercare Locator offers:
♦ Local aging and disability resources
♦ Information on home and community-based services
♦ Caregiver support and respite resources
♦ Transportation and nutrition services
♦ Help finding Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
♦ Phone, chat, and email support from trained specialists

Older adults and caregivers can search online by ZIP code, city, or state on the website, or contact trained specialists directly:
📞 1-800-677-1116
💬 Online chat and email support available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–9 PM ET

The Eldercare Locator was launched in 1991 and remains a trusted national resource helping older adults live independently and stay connected to community supports.

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06/22/2026

This week marks the 27th anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C. The Olmstead v. L.C. decision is a landmark 1999 U.S. Supreme Court ruling about the rights of people with disabilities.

In simple terms, the Court said that unnecessarily keeping people with disabilities in institutions can be a form of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Instead, when appropriate and when services can be provided safely, individuals have the right to receive care and support in community-based settings.

The case became a foundation for disability rights policy in the U.S. It helped shift systems away from institutional care and toward:
🔹Community living options
🔹Independent living supports
🔹Inclusion in everyday community life

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print friendly Olmstead v. LC: History and Current Status The Olmstead Supreme Court Decision in a Nutshell Olmstead, or Olmstead v. LC, is the name of the most important civil rights decision for people with disabilities in our country's history. This 1999 United States Supreme Court decision was ...

06/21/2026

🎨 Pottery Design Social – Join Us! 🏺

Calling all youth ages 13–18! Come get creative at our Pottery Design Social and design your own unique pottery piece while hanging out with friends in a fun and welcoming environment.

📅 Date: June 27
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 800 Sharon Drive, Suite C, Westlake, OH 44145

No experience needed—just bring your creativity! This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and create something you can be proud of.

✨ Make friends. Express yourself. Create memories.

For questions or to RSVP, contact Tina Hawkins at [email protected] or 216-389-2423.

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06/20/2026

Fair Housing: What Every Landlord Should Know

Learn about your rights and responsibilities under fair housing law at this free seminar presented by the Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research and the City of Cleveland Heights.

Topics include:
✔ Federal, state, and local fair housing laws
✔ Protected classes
✔ Disability-related housing protections
✔ Prohibited acts
✔ Emerging issues
✔ Goals of fair housing

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Noble Neighborhood Branch Library
2800 Noble Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH

Registration is free but required.

06/20/2026

Have questions about ABLE accounts? Get answers from the experts!

Join ABLE National Resource Center for Beyond the Basics: Live ABLE Q&A with the Experts on June 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. This interactive webinar will address real-world questions from individuals with disabilities, families, professionals, and supporters.

Following overwhelming interest in their April "Ask the Experts" session, this webinar will dive deeper into advanced ABLE topics, including saving strategies, investing, and long-term financial planning for current and future ABLE account owners.

📅 Date: June 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Bring your questions and learn how to make the most of your ABLE account!

ABLE NRC is hosting another live, interactive webinar focused on answering real-world ABLE account questions from individuals, families, professionals and supporters. During our April 2026 “Ask the Experts” webinar, we received more than 200 questions through registration submissions, post-webin...

06/19/2026

Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” is celebrated each year on June 19 and commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free under General Order No. 3.

The arrival of Union troops came more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, ensuring that freedom was finally enforced in Texas. Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history and honors the end of slavery in the United States.

Today, Juneteenth celebrates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice for all. In 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday.

06/18/2026

Since 2002, the Ohio Olmstead Task Force (OOTF) has worked to advance the rights of people with disabilities through grassroots and legislative advocacy. OOTF brings together people with disabilities, family members, advocates, and organizations to promote community living, autonomy, and inclusion.

Their advocacy includes educating policymakers, submitting public comments on legislation and policies, raising awareness, and working to ensure people with disabilities have the support they need to live, work, and participate fully in their communities.

Learn more about OOTF and its work:
https://ohioolmstead.com/

OOTF's mission is to advocate, educate, and support change for all people with disabilities by ensuring their rights to participate in a thriving community life.

06/17/2026

June Is Aphasia Awareness Month, yet 67.8% of Americans have never heard the word “aphasia”

June is dedicated to raising awareness about aphasia, promoting understanding of communication disabilities, and supporting individuals and families affected by aphasia.

Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, understand language, read, or write—but it does not affect intelligence. Aphasia can occur suddenly following a stroke or brain injury, or it can develop gradually, as in the case of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA).

Aphasia by the Numbers

2,000,000+
People in the United States are living with aphasia.

38%
Of acute stroke survivors experience aphasia.

25%
Of stroke survivors continue to experience aphasia three months after a stroke.

Learn more National Aphasia Association:

National Aphasia Association (NAA) supports people affected by aphasia. We facilitate resources, research, and community connections.

06/16/2026

Building futures through person-centered planning

Planning for the future is an important part of person-centered planning for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

A future plan—sometimes called a letter of intent—helps document a person’s routines, preferences, support needs, and goals. While it’s not a legal document, it can provide valuable personal information that complements legal and financial plans.

The Arc of the United States future planning template is a great tool to help families and supporters get started. Remember to review and update plans regularly as needs and goals change over time.

Let’s Start a Future Plan! Talking about what a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) wants and needs for the future is an important part of person-centered planning. A future plan—sometimes called a letter of intent—is often the first step in this process. A future plan...

06/15/2026

Get creative at the Pottery Design Social!

Services for Independent Living invites youth ages 13–18 to join the SIL Summer Social’s Pottery Design Social for an afternoon of art, creativity, and fun with friends.

🗓 June 27
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 800 Sharon Drive (Suite C)
Westlake, OH 44145

Come design your own pottery piece, meet new people, and make lasting summer memories!