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Parents and teachers! The Autism Center's new Autism and Me Toolkit offers practical resources to help others better und...
10/07/2026

Parents and teachers! The Autism Center's new Autism and Me Toolkit offers practical resources to help others better understand the strengths, needs, and perspectives of a student or loved one with autism. This free online resource features tools ranging from About Me templates and community-based supports to emergency alert cards and peer connection tools. Whether you're in the classroom, at home, or in the community, you can find supports designed to promote understanding, support communication, and help kids and adults with autism thrive. Explore the new Autism and Me Toolkit:

https://ocali.org/resource_gallery_of_interventions/autism-and-me-toolkit



Are you ready to get started with accessibility? Make your digital content inclusive for all users, including those usin...
10/07/2026

Are you ready to get started with accessibility? Make your digital content inclusive for all users, including those using captions, alt text, or assistive technologies. It’s easy using POUR principles! Check out quick tips on heading structure today at: https://ataem.org/digital-accessibility?item=55382

10/07/2026

Have questions about child care? Struggling to find the right child care? Need answers fast? Chat for help, browse PROMISE designated programs, and see funding options—explore your options all in one place at ➜ www.ohiopromise.org/for-families

OCALI is proud to partner with Ohio's Department of Children and Youth on the Ohio Promise initiative.




Alt text: Short video montage of child care moments—parents with a child, a support specialist on a call, children playing with blocks, and groups reading and hugging. Text overlays address child care questions, live support, Ohio PROMISE programs, funding options, and a "strong start today." End card: Ohio Department of Children & Youth, Ohio PROMISE, OhioPROMISE.org.

You spend your days supporting students, clients, families, colleagues, and communities. But who supports you?In this ...
10/07/2026

You spend your days supporting students, clients, families, colleagues, and communities. But who supports you?

In this session, 2024 OCALI award recipient Amy Schlessman shares strategies for recognizing , strengthening resilience, and creating a more sustainable path forward.

Because taking care of yourself isn't separate from the work. It's part of it.

Find other sessions like this through our Session Sorter and then register to join us!

🔗 bit.ly/OCALICONSessionSorter

Toileting can be a tough skill to learn - and for many children with disabilities, it takes extra time, planning, and co...
10/07/2026

Toileting can be a tough skill to learn - and for many children with disabilities, it takes extra time, planning, and consistent support.

This web resource shares practical strategies, routines, visuals, and troubleshooting tips to help families and teams support toileting with dignity and confidence.

Explore here: https://ocali.org/Supporting-Toileting-for-Children-with-Disabilities



Two new videos have been added to help strengthen your understanding of the AEM process and help learners apply the conc...
10/06/2026

Two new videos have been added to help strengthen your understanding of the AEM process and help learners apply the concepts! The module, Navigating Accessible Educational Materials: Accessible Formats, shares foundational information about AEM and guidance for providing accessible formats as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Authored by Cynthia Curry, this module is an update of a previous module, authored by Diana Foster Carl in collaboration with the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM Center) and the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN). Learn more: https://atinternetmodules.org/m/2883

Planning works best when everyone is on the same page. Our Backwards Planning tools are designed for everyone: youth and...
10/06/2026

Planning works best when everyone is on the same page. Our Backwards Planning tools are designed for everyone: youth and adults with disabilities, their families, and teams working across agencies. These flexible, age-neutral templates help align goals, improve coordination, and support more meaningful outcomes at any stage of life.

When we plan together, we create a clear path forward. Explore the tools and learn more: https://ohioemploymentfirst.org/tools-for-multi-agency.

Looking for practical strategies, fresh ideas, and expert perspectives? You'll find them in the Session Sorter.With mo...
10/06/2026

Looking for practical strategies, fresh ideas, and expert perspectives? You'll find them in the Session Sorter.

With more than 160 sessions and counting, there's content spanning the lifespan, agencies, disabilities, and communities. From sessions like Michell Motil's on supporting Ohio families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing to topics across education, employment, technology, and inclusion, there's something for everyone.

Explore the Session Sorter, build your must-see list, and register to join us!

🔗 https://bit.ly/OCALICONSessionSorter

Small steps can lead to meaningful outcomes. Join OCALI’s 20 at 12 webinar series to discover the Navigation Essentials ...
10/06/2026

Small steps can lead to meaningful outcomes. Join OCALI’s 20 at 12 webinar series to discover the Navigation Essentials toolkits to support youth with complex needs. Each short, 20-minute session is designed to help you learn something new and leave with a strategy you can use immediately. Register now and start building your toolbox.

https://ocali.org/navigation-essentials-20-at-12

Do you have questions about Assistive Technology in the classroom? Get answers with the interactive AT Decision-Making T...
10/06/2026

Do you have questions about Assistive Technology in the classroom? Get answers with the interactive AT Decision-Making Tool! Guided questions help educational teams consider AT and AEM with embedded resources, student profiles, and supports throughout the process. Decisions can be applied directly into IEP documentation, helping teams make informed, collaborative team decisions more efficiently. Learn more about the interactive AT Decision Making Tool and ways to use it: https://ataem.org/at-consideration

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