OCALI Pass accounts are available free of charge to anyone who wishes to participate in professional development opportunities and access various tools offered through the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI).
Learn easy-to-use strategies to increase auditory skills, visual language skills, and reading and writing print for learners who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Lending Library is more than just books – they offer accessible materials, assessment tools, curriculum kits, children’s books, and even DVDs! If you live in Ohio, materials can be shipped to you free. Check it out!
From tips and ideas, to specific resources and strategies, and inspiring quotes and funny stories, our team is excited to share these resources with you.
Use new social narratives at home during the COVID-19 crisis to teach social practices that can also help regulate behavior. There are a variety of subjects available to download.
View our video series of tips for families and professionals during COVID-19. Be sure to check out Routines, Taking a Break, Children’s Stories in ASL, and Home Base to support summer activities at home.
Join experts Barb Gentille Green and Ron Rogers for casual chats infused with a perspective on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). These videos are geared toward parents, educators, college students, administrators.
Barb and Ron discuss checklists however not in the way you are thinking. Join them for a great discussion and ideas you can implement tomorrow.
Barb and Ron quickly cover educational issues, conferences, fun useful items, reflections from the field and items you suggest.
Celebrate the 50th episode of Barb and Ron with us! Congratulations to this fantastic team. Watch now online or check it on our OCALI YouTube channel.
Barb and Ron discuss the changes from the Pandemic such as the positives of virtual instead of face-to-face.
If you are one of the few that do not know Neil then you must watch this episode. If you know Neil then you will watch this episode as he shares many lessons learned.
This is the second half of our interview with Neil. He shares and shares about his leadership experiences. His wisdom on educational leadership is incredible.
A hub of assessment resources for families and professionals as a guide through the assessment process.
In this session Chris discusses universally designed and inclusive practices and ways he is getting the message out through many networks.
Chris goes into deeper detail on the Rule of 22 and how it works in school districts. He also discusses the importance of Ed. Tech folks and flexible learning spaces.
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Providing a welcoming, safe, accessible environment for all members of your community, including those with disabilities and neurodivergence, is not just the right thing to do.
Looking to expand your reach and audience for your community event? It is as simple as A+B=C. Explore small steps you can take now.
Learn more about the accessibility features built-in to Zoom. Utilizing these features will make your presentations accessible to a wider audience.— Posted on April 24
A great conversation with Melissa Emler from Wisconcin's "UDL Forward" Part 1
A great conversation with Melissa Emler from Wisconcin's "UDL Forward" Part 2
We interview 3 different people from 3 different generations about their thoughts on the ADA and how it has impacted their lives. #30ADA
Presented by: Rachel Berens Heiber, Program Manager of Adult Literacy Ohio
People with disabilities and their families have a lot of questions about healthcare right now—here are some resources to help answer those.— Posted on April 20
Learn about accessible educational materials (AEM) and what parents, educators, and administrators need to know to support students with print disabilities.
Presented by: Jacquie Owens, Housing option for Individuals with Disability, Navigate the multiple avenues to find housing regardless of DD Waivers.
Working through this process results in the team having a detailed, coordinated plan to guide all aspects of gathering transition assessment data and information.
Need graduate credit? Check out Ashland University graduate level AIM Courses! Each course is only $225. No face-to-face meetings. Register August 21 for fall classes.
A short discussion about the book: "Your Brain at Work" by David Rock.
Barb and Ron talk to Book Author Andratesha Fritzgerald about Universal Design for Learning, Anti-Racism and her book. Anyone watching...
In this video, Barb and Ron chat with Colleen Cornish, an outstanding employee of State Support Team Region 9 in Ohio. Together, they discuss a recent world-wide book study.
Barb and Ron have a discussion with Dr. Loui Lord Nelson and her newly released Book "Design and Deliver" Second Addition.
Presented by: Theresa Busher, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Understand the difference when applying for SSI when you are 18 and older.
Presented by: Kelly Draggoo, Public Affairs Specialist for Central & Southern Ohio. Learn the major difference between apply for SSI as a child versus applying as an adult.
We are excited to share resources that align with our theme: #SpanningTheSpectrum for Autism Acceptance Month. Follow along!
Explore a collection of videos related to ASD and assistive technology.
Gain an understanding of common literacy barriers for individuals with ASD and the feature matching process to select supporting assistive technologies.
Help students with ASD who struggle organizing self, time, materials and information through the use of assistive technologies selected through a feature matching process.
Learn about common social barriers for individuals with ASD and the feature matching process used for the selection of assistive technology tools.
Assist students with ASD who struggle with writing by using a feature matching process to select appropriate assistive technology supports.
Resources at your fingertips, for both families and professionals.
New! In-depth functional behavior assessment and positive behavioral intervention planning course to decrease interfering behaviors and teach new skills.
An online video-based learning solution that provides everyone in your family with practical information, real-life examples, and skills they can use to care for and support loved ones with autism spectrum disorder.
Access monthly tips to support individuals on the autism spectrum.
Explore professional development resources addressing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other complex disabilities.
Join us to explore tools and strategies to help increase word recognition skills for Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners.
Join this interactive, three-part learning series and learn practical, easy-to-use strategies to increase academic success, social interactions, wellness, and...
Presented by: Michael Valentino, Program Manager & Tracey Manz, Project Manager, Lead Parent Facilitator
Whether you are beginning your assessment journey or fine-tuning the assessment process, explore a wealth of information related to assessment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Review resources for family members as they navigate the assessment process.
Information for school evaluation teams determining eligibility for services as a student with ASD.
Information for families and professionals, whether they are beginning their assessment journey or fine-tuning the assessment process.
Cherie Smith from State Support Team Region 6 joins us to discuss the monthly newsletter that her and Lisa Arthur from State Support Team Region 16 work on together.
Coming March 2021! The AT Academy© is a multi-session training program designed to build foundational competencies to deliver Assistive Technology (AT) services.
Want to advance your (AT) knowledge? Qualified employees of CBDDs in OH have the opportunity to receive $1,400 in scholarships to build their capacity for AT service delivery and earn AT Professional (ATP) Certification.
Explore interventions to support learners with ASD and other complex needs.
Learn about the Autism Diagnosis Education Project on educating families, health care professionals, educators, and others interested in screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.
Discover a collection of resources that provides information about autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions.
Prepare for back to school with our video resource gallery, which includes Remote Learning Access for Students with Complex Needs, Setting Up Google Classroom, and Learning at Home.
Barb and Ron discuss language that might be harmful for students and how to change it for the positive.
As our back to school theme continues Barb and Ron discuss what we can do to make the start of school positive for all our learners. We have to capture their hearts to capture their minds.
Since schools are just starting Barb and Ron look closely at executive functions such as goal setting, planning and strategy and several others.
Stephanie walked us through her background and how she found her love for education. Stephanie has her own company with is Gold.edu.
In today's episode we have Ron's discussion with our very own Barb Gentile Green and Robin Cunconan-Lahr about their new published book.
This is the second part of our discussion with Barb Gentille Green and Robin Cunconan-Lahr about their new book they just published.
In this episode Barb and Ron ask their audience for feedback, and discuss the new search functions coming, using tags. They ask what can we do to keep our audience engaged?
Join Barb and Ron as they discuss some of their secrets when it comes to presenting. They have three decades of experience and still get butterflies before presenting.
In this episode Barb and Ron talk to Katja Hakel about UDLHE Digicon 2022 - A Universal Design for Learning Makerspace Conference which takes place October 18 - 20, 2022.
They ask some tough questions such as "How are we as adults accessible to our learners?" They believe the foundation of UDL is acccessibility, collaboration, ellimination of barriers and relationships.
Have you ever considered using a process observer during one of your meetings? During classroom instruction? Be sure to watch this session and get some positive ideas.
Barb and Ron discuss Ohio's 11 District Narrative and it's importance for all students which leads us to leadership
Barb and Ron discuss the importance of a SWOT. SWOT stands for Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and Threats.
Barb and Ron talk to Dr. Catlin Tucker about the new book she Co-Authored with Katie Novak and her one big take-a-way.
Barb and Ron discuss Universal Design for Learning and Special Education. The big question; How might UDL change the landscape of special education in the future?
Barb and Ron discuss Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and why clear goals are extremely important, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3.
This is a special episode that is close to Barb's heart. She discusses leaving State Support Team Region 7 and taking a position in a district.
Todays discussion is about Onboarding new employees using the Principles of Universal Design for Learning.
Barb and Ron discuss the rational sorrounding the assigment of Zero's to our learners.
Presented by: Paula Washek, Benefits and Supports Specialist from Clearwater Council of Governments. See how a person’s earnings from work will affect the benefits they receive.
Beth Stark takes time to discuss her passion which is UDL from a perspective of someone living in Germany. You can see, feel and hear her passion as she speaks.
Discover resources that provide an overview of causes, evaluation procedures, and services for children who are blind/vision impaired.
Consider professional learning communities and online book studies for collaborative learning.
Learn about supports for the more than 60 percent of individuals with disabilities impacted by bullying. These supports are for their families, their peers, and those who educate them.
Learn to be an upstander and stand up for those who are victims of bullying behavior.
C to B Locations & How to Register
Find out how your agency can participate in training to improve transitions for children and families between IDEA Part C (Early Intervention) and IDEA Part B (School-Aged Services).
Providing captions for students in an online learning environment is crucial. Google and Microsoft offer easy and accurate ways to provide live captioning within several applications.— Posted on April 28
Presented by: Dustin Schwab, Career Development Specialist at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities. Explore Resources from OOD to find a job! No matter where you are in the job search!
Conduct an informational interview with trusted adults and free online resources. Start planning for work at any age!— Posted on May 6
Presented by: Kristin Wray, Career Development Specialist with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities; Find out what career fields are in Top demand in Ohio and build your soft skills to match any career!
Carrie shares a lot in just 10 minutes. She shares what a wonderful friend and mentor taught her years ago, "People by day and paper at night."
Presented by Ruth Aspy, PhD.
Promoting a Strong Start and Charting a Positive Course for Young Children with Disabilities
Presented by: Jeremy Morris, Director of the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council; Provides a snapshot into what Independent Living is and what the Center for Independent Living can offer youth and their teams.
Challenges and Successes in Implementing Customized Employment Strategies
Learn about service and treatment information for challenging behavior, including, causes, agency supports and practical tips for dealing with crisis behavior.
Professional development to help teams understand how to examine challenging behaviors and create a proactive plan.
In Episode 42 Barb and Ron discuss the changes and what to look forward to in
Presented by: Jenna Allen, Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador. Dig deeper into tools that can help any youth plan the life they want at any stage! From elementary to adult!
Discover books to use with children ages preschool through high school to learn more about autism.
Discover free, online resources that offer children’s stories in American Sign Language that can be accessed anywhere.— Posted on May 14
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Does Barb fall asleep during this captivating episode on Classroom Management in a UDL Classroom.
Barb and Ron discuss the importance of Clear Goals and relate them to the Thought Bubbles from an earlier episode.
Barb and Ron discuss Co-Teaching, the good and the bad. Join them for a fun 10 minutes of truth.
Barb and Ron discuss collaboration in its simplest form. Barb even shares her new purchase. It's big!
Join other professionals to share expertise and resources for standards based planning designed to support the full range of diverse learners in any classroom.
Communicate about disability thoughtfully and respectfully with our writing style guide. Represent OCALI and its Centers properly using our visual identity guide and brand assets.
In everything we do, we are building a community of people who are impacted, inspired, and supported by OCALI —our OCALI community.
Realize how community-based instruction and computer assisted instruction extend transition learning opportunities.
Barb and Ron discuss two main conferences that are coming up quickly and the important reasons they are important to education.
The first roundtable will provide an overview of the Core Competencies on Disability for Health Care Education.
Disability can be considered in multiple contexts beyond the medical cause and its implications, and these contexts may be relevant to patients with disabilities.
Adherence to certain principles during interactions with people with disabilities, as well as building an understanding of the patient’s perspective, is essential for effective health care for patients with disabilities.
The pandemic brought to the forefront ethical issues such as “rationing of care”. Learners will deepen their understanding of these issues...
Learners better understand how to engage and collaborate with team members within and outside their own discipline to provide high quality, inter-professional team-based health care to people with disabilities.
This session will focus on the practical application of Core Competency #4, Team and System-Based Practice, addressing many of the barriers to team-based care, including issues around care.
Presented by: Lori Lee, Assistant Director of INFOhio. Peak Career Curiosity among your students with career exploration resources from INFOhio!
Engage in a comprehensive planning process with EBP that leads to more successful outcomes for youth.
Presented by: Lori Lee, Assistant Director of INFOhio. Bring a variety of work environments to your classroom or home with INFOhio Career Awareness resources.
Barb and Ron discuss the school culture. They discuss the good, bad, and the ugly. Join them as they try not to go down the rabbit hole.
Discover the strategies used in Customized Employment and links to more information for those who are just beginning.
Develop the details and the flow of the daily schedule through daily planning. Outline each staff member's responsibilities and student specific schedules with this third layer of planning.
Discover resources that provide an overview of causes, evaluation procedures, and services for children who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Many families who suspect their child has a developmental delay are told to “wait and see.” However, decades of research demonstrate the danger of this approach.
Health care providers must plan time to address related care issues during the clinical visit and be knowledgeable about effective strategies to engage patients with disabilities in creating a coordinated plan of care.
This session will focus on the practice-level application of Core Competency #4, Teams and System-Based Practice, addressing many of the barriers to team-based care.
Access thousands of videos that provide closed captioning and/or audio description. Accounts are free for children or students with a disability.— Posted on April 30
Explore suggested guidelines and models for designing both SLOs and SGMs for students with complex learning and access needs who take the Alternate Assessment.
Presented by: Theresa Busher, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Central/Southern Ohio. Learn about TWO disability programs administered by Social Security.
A two-day intensive designed to help educators build and support a learning environment where all students can succeed.
Intended for district teams, the two-day institute focuses on a district-wide approach for improving outcomes for students with ASD.
Find resources that support healthy development. Healthy Children, Healthy Families, Healthy Futures
Explore OCALI’s early literacy braille book collection, including recognizable books like 'Goodnight Moon' and 'Clifford, the Big Red Dog'. This collection includes both uncontracted and contracted braille.
Use these research-based tools to improve youth success in community employment and participation.
Increase knowledge about developmental milestones, growth and developmental domains, and integrating skills across domains, from birth to age 2.
Learn in-depth information and resources related to physical, medical, developmental, sensory, and mental health conditions and risk factors in young children.
Learn more about employability life skills that employers want. Use this fillable form from the LTC to identify personal-social behaviors, self-determination skills, and daily living habits for adult life.
Understand the issues surrounding successful employment for someone with ASD and to highlight the supports and resources that assist in maintaining employment.
Learn more about OCALI employment opportunities.
Barb and Ron discuss empowering student voice. They discuss teacher strategies and ask relevant questions such as "Who is doing the thinking." "Who is doing the work."
Teachers and professionals are thrilled about this FREE video-based series! Create your free account and explore research-based strategies that are designed to ensure ALL learners have access to the general curriculum.
Barb and Ron have a deep discussion on something so important that time runs away from them. Ron was thinking these videos were 30 minutes instead of 10. Thank goodness Barb brought him back to reality.
Discover how task analysis and data collection are used in the instructional process when using evidence based practices.
Explore the activities, services and programs during school years that contribute to improved outcomes after school.
Incorporating basic self-regulation techniques throughout the day can support your child with managing stress, control impulses, and coping with strong feelings and emotions.— Posted on April 22
Barb and Ron have an open discussion on Expert Learners. The discussion included all learners and even touched upon accommodations that end up on student's IEP's and how do we really know they are working?
Presented by Mary Vicario LPCC-S
Discover the OCALI tools and resources families use most.
Learn from the newest Early Care and Education Seminar about family-centered services and supports to enhance the well-being of families, establish strong relationships with families, and build the capacity of families.
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Examine and trial FM/DM systems with students who are hard of hearing or have other auditory processing disorders. An educational audiologist must make the request and dispense/monitor the system during the trial period.
Understand why chaining and prompting are critical for instruction and how to use these practices effectively.
ELSA is newly updated! ELSA is an informal assessment that family members can use to gather information about their son/daughter’s abilities with employability and life skills.
ELSA is newly updated! ELSA is an informal assessment to gather information about a student or youth’s current abilities with 24 employability and life skills.
Hear from people with disabilities, their families, friends, coworkers and neighbors. You’ll hear about everyday life, passions, interests, opinions.
Get started with general information on autism and other Low Incidence Disabilities and where to learn more.
Using First-Then strategy to move a family through the day.— Posted on May 8
Facilitated by Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman, a panel of autistic women discuss their diagnosis, personal and professional relationships, and careers. Tune in to learn more from their unique perspectives.
Learn about how autism presents in girls and women with our new AIM modules, and how to provide strategies based on their specific needs.
Discover inexpensive and simple ways to fill those gaps of time while staying safe at home.— Posted on April 27
Do you need resources for your staff? Print and share these cards so they know how to respond to a student at different levels of emotion and regulation to avoid escalating behaviors.
This kit, available through our Lending Library, offers a variety of interventions with how-to explanations to support all learners, including those with autism.
This section includes suggested factors to consider when assessing students with disabilities using alternate assessments.
This section includes information to support individuals, parents and professionals as they work together to create transition plans through the use of age-appropriate transition assessment.
Presented by: Annie Schmidt, MPH Health Research/Policy Associate & Samhita Ilango, Health Research/Policy Associate
Home Base or Calming Spot is any location in the home, school, or community where an individual who is having a difficult time managing their emotions can feel safe and comfortable.— Tune in May 11
Barb and Ron wade through authentic engagement with families and Ron gives an example that just occured with his daughter.
Presented by: Theresa Busher, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Central/Southern Ohio;
Teachers Jenna Bachmayer and Allison Switzer from Rossford Schools in Ohio discuss with Barb and Ron how UDL works in their classrooms.
Learn about a new App that will help any youth learn skills through various short modules covering Anti-bullying, emotional well-being, and wellness!
AIM & ATIM sites are getting an upgrade! New features to support learners and a new system to purchase certificates. Starting Aug. 1, tokens will no longer be available for purchase and all must be used by Sept. 1st.
People with disabilities experience consistent barriers to clinical care, preventative services and good health. Join the Ohio Association of Health Plans, OCALI and an amazing lineup of speakers.
Four ways families and caregivers can increase the interactions with young children in their daily lives. Tips that promote adult-child exchanges and help build relationships.— Posted on May 15
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that OCALI announces the passing of Representative Jon Peterson.
Check out ATandAEM's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
Check out Autism Center's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
Check out Center for the Young Child's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
Did you miss a session? Do you want to re-watch your favorite episodes? Check out the InspirED Playlists on our OCALI YouTube channel.
Check out Family and Community Outreach Center's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
Check out Lifespan Transition Center's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
Check out Outreach Center's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
Check out Teaching Diverse Learners Center's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
Check out Universal Design for Learning Center's Zoomcasts from the OCALI InspirED series!
If you missed a session or want to go back re-watch or check out other sessions, check out the InspirED Video Gallery. Did we mention that this is a FREE way to get professional development hours?
Take an audio journey with OCALI through our forum of stories and connections from our ongoing work of inspiring change and promoting access for people with disabilities.
Discover a collection of resources that provides parents and professionals with foundational information for understanding autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Become aware of eleven effective practices that promote successful community outcomes for transition youth.
Join Barb and Ron as they discuss an outstanding conference which people around the world know as ISTE.
This new guide supports local professionals serving individuals and their families to become familiar with the research around family engagement and understanding their unique needs.
In this episode Barb and Ron continue the conversation started by Chris Bugay when he visited the Ohio UDL Collaborative. Chris challenged us to think about flipping several Tier 3 items to Tier 1.
We are meeting with the energetic Katie Novak and she is completely open with Barb and I. We ask her tough questions such as, where do you invision UDL in the future and who would you like to write your next book?
This week, we are featuring resources from our Lending Library on early childhood and supporting the whole child.
We are featuring resources from our Lending Library on the social-emotional wellbeing of people with disabilities and those who live with, love, and care for them.
This week, we are featuring resources from our Lending Library that support family interactions.
This week, we are featuring resources from our Lending Library on supporting the independence of people with disabilities from adolescence to adulthood.
August 8 marks the day of Ohio's special election. It is important for everyone to know their voting rights and make their voice heard. Click for resources.
In Episode 43 Barb and Ron discuss the following: What does UDL look, feel, and sound like from the learner's view?
Learn the causes and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Learn about OCALI's mission, advisory board, contact OCALI staff, and more.
Learn about spina bifida, get tips for parents and teachers, and more.
UDL is an approach to designing educational environments and products so they can be used by the widest range of students without adaptation.
Presented by: Kelsey Frobeen, Program Manager for Learning Aid Ohio, keep the learning going while outside the classroom!
Support for teams educating learners with the most complex needs in the home environment.— Posted on May 7
Need accessible, on-demand learning and PD? The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness has an online Learning Hub! Create your free account and access flexible learning today.
Join this introductory, one-hour webinar to understand LMA, why it is used, how it helps, who uses it, where it fits on an IEP, and more.
OCALI's Learning Pathway matches OCALI resources to professional development needs in the areas of assessment, learning standards, behavior, and least restrictive environment (LRE).
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Be sure to join Barb and Ron as they talk to Lisa Hite Career Technical Education (CTE) about the importance of UDL in technical education/high school. Lisa has first hand experience.
The Assistive Technology Industry Association is hosting a series of free, live webinars that are pertinent to the assistive technology community.— Posted on April 14
Barb and Ron discuss an upcoming webinar titled "UDL: Designing for the Least Restrictive Environment in General Education".
What's new from the Lifespan Transitions Center at OCALI?
Presented by Kelly Mahler, Chloe Rothschild, Kim Clairy
Find out how the start of Covid-19 changed Dr. Amy's life.
Using your Preferences, Interests, Needs, and Strengths (PINS) to guide future planning.— Posted May 19
Presented by Barry Grossman, Shaye Taylor, Judy Endow, Ruth Aspy, Victoria Webster
This episode is all about thinking. Are we aware of how we think?
Explore examples of mnemonics and simulation and discover new resources.
Learn how mobile technology apps can support workers to become more independent with the completion of work tasks.
Barb and Ron go into extremely deep thinking about MTSS and UDL. Questions are brought up and brains start to melt. You should see this episode.
September is Deaf Awareness Month, and the Outreach Center is proud to share free resources like the MedEd Connections Resource Guide for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, to help families build their understanding.
Explore information about agencies, tips for multi-agency collaboration and resources to navigate agency processes.
Register for new Autism Internet Modules (AIM) courses! Earn graduate credit online with no face-to-face meetings! Register today!
Expand your knowledge of AAC Assessment to determine and recommend augmentative and alternative communication devices, aids, and strategies for adults with a developmental disability.
This new resource addresses the most common myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings surrounding the educational identification of autism.
The Ohio PBIS Network and OCALI have collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education to develop materials, resources, and training to support the scaling up of PBIS in Ohio schools. Click to explore!
Learn about the main body systems that impact motor control, identify aspects of typical development, and understand motor differences that can impact people with autism throughout the lifespan.
OCALI ID is your passport to approximately 10 different OCALI-operated sites under one log in and password.
Stay informed with our monthly newsletter – featuring stories and strategies that help support the care, work, and activities of parents, families, professionals, and individuals.
Looking for professional learning, tech assistance, evidence-based practices, or implementation supports to enhance experiences and outcomes for all learners? Check out OCALI’s NEW Resource Crosswalk.
Did you miss an Autism Center OCALICON session? Do you want to re-watch a presentation? Check out these sessions.
Did you miss a Multisystem Navigation Center OCALICON 2022 session? Do you want to re-watch a presentation? Watch now!
OCALICON 2022 Tutorial
Trauma is an incredibly personal and individual experience. But, what about people on the autism spectrum—what's different about how they experience, deal with, and live with trauma?
Registration is now open for the nation’s premier autism and disabilities conference. Nov. 11-13, 2020.
The Office of Policy works to connect research, real life, and policy so people with disabilities can live their best lives for their whole lives.
Presented by: Marion Cosgrove Rauch, Family Support Specialist, Southern Ohio. F2F supports families with all concerns large and small.
Barb and Ron discuss the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council also known as OLAC. This is a must-watch episode.
Explore the wide range of supports and services available across the state.
Connect with 5 Tech Ambassadors and learn how they use technology in their daily life!
Presented by: Graham Wood, Explore the new Ohio graduation pathway for students with and without disabilities for the class of 2023 and beyond.
Ohio’s State Support Team Testimonials
Connect to State agencies that may help you or your family member.
Presented by: Kristin Garrett, Program Administrator for OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Explore College Options with OOD!
Learn more about resources to support your loved one(s) and the next steps to get started.
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The main topic is on UDL and PBIS. Barb brings up some excellent points on how the two, Universal Design for Learning and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports work best together.
Accessible, plain-language information related to coronavirus.— Posted on April 29
Explore OCALI’s new online Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment Planning Guide to support the process for students with disabilities to set post-school goals, find meaningful graduation pathways, and more.
Improve your planning skills with planning templates and guidance documents designed to increase your capacity to meet the needs of the most complex learners.
Learn about the PLAY Project, a play-based approach that nurtures critical parent/child relationships.
Find the latest research and policy briefs, as well as information on the legislation and policy matters we’re following.
Power Cards are visual supports, including a special interest, that are designed to teach and/or reinforce academic, social, behavioral, and organizational skills.— Posted on May 1
Presented by: Tracey Manz, Project Manager for Family Resource Network of Ohio. Ignite your path to your adult life! Start Early
Intended for preschool personnel working with students with ASD the three-day institute focuses on understanding the diverse needs of young children with ASD.
As a recognized leader in innovation, research, and evidence based practices, OCALI is often called upon to provide testimony to the state legislature on legislative initiatives that impact individuals with disabilities.
Learn a functional behavior assessment (FBA) process to support individuals with complex needs.
Regan Yates a Master Kindergarten Teacher in her 11th year discusses with Barb and Ron how she connects with students and families. Regan says, "We are a team" and discusses the ways she forms relationships.
Explore remote learning opportunities geared toward students with complex needs.— Posted on April 21
Explore remote learning resources and opportunities geared toward students who are blind or visually impaired.— Posted on May 4
Learn how the Autism Center at OCALI provides high quality professional development and consultation services to school districts and other educational organizations.
Presented by: Jacquie Owens, Community Supports & Development Manager Explore the various levels of support an individual can have in their community home.
Setting up routines at home to help with school work.— Posted on May 5
Barb and Ron discuss scaffolding and fire-escapes in this can't miss an episode of "10 Minutes with Barb and Ron." The two will get you laughing and learning all the way.
Consider the many skills involved in self-determination and self-advocacy and discover how to add these EBP into the daily curriculum.
Explore some simple ideas, find what might work for you, and take the first step to starting a new habit toward self-care.
Discover the key components of an effective self-management plan and use a case study to create a plan.
A collection of short videos about setting up a google classroom developed by Eric Curts. Join us as we explore these and a few other resources from Control-Alt-Achieve.— Posted on April 16
Explore SIFTS (Student Inventory for Technology Supports), an OCALI tool to support teams through the AT feature matching process.
Social narratives are visually represented stories that provide a learner with socially appropriate responses and encourage individuals to regulate their behaviors in a variety of social situations.— Posted on April 17
Use the Autism Center’s social narratives -- now available in Spanish -- to teach safe practices and socially appropriate behavior during the COVID-19 crisis.
Presented by: Kelly Draggoo, Public Affairs Specialist for Central and Southern Ohio Connect with your local Social Security Office through website, phone or in person!
How can you make your appointment run more smoothly? As a parent or caregiver for someone with special needs, it is important for everyone to feel at ease during these important health visits.
Special interests are the most powerful form of reinforcement for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Check out these tips on how to incorporate special interests into a child’s day.— Posted on April 15
Learn why assessments should be aligned to, and measure student knowledge of, grade level standards, functional skill standards and IEP goals and objectives.
This episode discusses the opening of our schools in the fall.
Join us as we kick off this year’s series with a discussion of the lived experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities in Ohio.
During this unprecedented time, we all are finding innovative ways to work, learn, socialize, and approach our daily lives.
Stephanie Howell joins Barb and Ron in Part 2 of a great interview. Stephanie discusses technology that works in the classroom and shares her website and a few suggestions.
Learning is an ongoing journey. Steve says we don’t take enough time to focus on what learning is and what it means to each of us and our students.
Engaging students is a critical factor for learning and success, and the most important principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Explore easy-to-use engagement strategies in this segment.— Posted on May 13
Early Childhood Professionals will learn to recognize signs of trauma and identify practical strategies to build resilience, along with connecting and engaging families with resources and supports.
Curriculum kits are available for free to anyone in Ohio with a Lending Library account. Whether you’re looking for specific subjects or topics, grades or age spans, there is a curriculum kit for you!
Learn about essential topics for transition and adulthood and engage in new ideas through Take 5 webcasts
Taking breaks is essential during these trying times. Scheduled breaks offer families the opportunity to refresh their minds and provide time away from school assignments and work responsibilities.— Posted on May 12
Review the specific supports and services that should be included throughout the planning practices to ensure access and inclusive opportunity for ALL learners.
Building Capacity to Serve All Learners: Effectively Assessing Learners via Telepsychology, the webinar series created to help school psychologists and district and building leaders confidently assess all learners.
Learn more about the #HereToHelp resources, ideas, and simple tips shared during the spring 2020 virtual campaign.— Posted May 20
These days, maintaining a balanced life may seem out-of-reach. To be the best version of yourself, it is important to take care of yourself. Explore four simple tips to support a healthy self every day.— Posted May 18
Barb and Ron in their way and words discuss the CAST Universal Design for Learning Symposium 2020 which is priced now at $249. Barb and Ron will have you learning, laughing and probably enjoying every minute.
Barb and Ron reflected on past guest's that have been on the show and how well received they are by the audience. They specifically focus in on what Tesha had said about brining all voices onto the show.
This webinar series is designed for teams assisting youth with complex support needs and their families to better navigate the process of their own journey to adulthood. Watch recordings here.
The confersation moves quickly to what a UDL Classroom starts to look and sound like during the implementation process. Items such as communication, tone of voice and even facial expressions.
Presented by Julie Gentile, M.D., M.B.A.
Explore professional development trainings related to deafness or blindness.
Reading is an essential component in today's society. Many people who sustain a brain injury experience deficits in reading that make it difficult and frustrating to adapt to their new normal.
Discover a resouce for those struggling to read or getting reluctant readers to start reading. This special collection offers over 100 books that each come with an interactive CD-Rom.
This episodes takes folks to a new way of thinking about note taking. The two ideas are Mind Mapping and Sketch Noting.
This is a virtual tour of the wellness webpage, Which offers a variety of ways to support wellness for individuals, groups, and community members. Presented by: Holly Jones, Regional Liaison from Ohio DODD
Barb and I discuss more on Thought Bubbles in the Universal Design for Learning Classroom.
Listen and learn, these quick 'on the go' videos are for families and those who work with young children. Come back often and find out how you can support our youngest learners.
Learn to plan so that each learner has what they need to actively participate in daily instruction and assessments within a unit of study. The Tiered Plan contains the details for each lesson.
Investigate strategies that help you and your baby be successful in the Fourth trimester and beyond! Learn about “habit stacking”.
Connect with a community, find your people! Learn about four free resources every new parent should know about!
The top 10 most popular books requested by families in the free Lending Library.
Barb and Ron discuss the #UDLchat which occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening at 9:00pm EST on Twitter. Everyone is welcome. We are celebrating our 8th Year.
Use the elements of IEP transition planning to create a result-driven program focused on adult outcomes.
View online guidebooks on topics including Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment and IEP Transition Components.
Learn about the core principles to consider when planning for competitive integrated employment for youth with disabilities, including ASD.
Presented by: Cody Clark, Professional Magician. Find your special interest and let it shine for the world to see!
Join the UDL Twitter chat using #UDLChat the first and third Wednesday each month at 9pm EST. Learn the latest news and tips from other professionals in the UDL community.
Discover how Ohio supports the statewide implementation of UDL by building the capacity of regional facilitators.
Explore breaking news, research, strategies, and templates on Universal Design for Learning.
Listen in as Barb and Ron share what they think about when designing learning.
Barb and Ron discuss "Thought Bubbles" and how they help with the implementation of Universal Design for Learning. They help us think about the framework.
Learn how developing units of study can bring together standards across subject areas into meaningful clusters that merge academic learning and real life applications.
Barb and Ron are having a continuation of the InspirED that went live on March 18th about Universal Design for Learning and Explicit Instruction.
Learn the about the instructional framework that increases student educational participation and academic achievement in your classroom.
Barb and Ron discuss the upcoming Free Book Study (Book Chat) using the Book titled "Unlearning" by Allison Posey and Katie Novak.
Learn from experts and colleagues about unlearning: Virtual Book Chat, hosted by Ohio's UDL Collaborative. Mark your calendars for each hour-long Zoom session.
Until you know ‘Where you are Going’ and ‘Where you are Now’, You will not be able to create the plan to navigate “The Gap”.
Discover how to use descriptive language and text descriptions in your content to improve accessibility and increase comprehension of the content being taught.— Posted on April 23
Uncover the benefits of video modeling and engage in hands on experience with creating and editing videos.
Demonstrate how visual supports can be used to support organization, communication, task completion and independence.
Presented by Melissa Dubie, Dee Marks, Ginny Bryan, Denise Sawan Caruso
Have you heard this before? “I can't work because I will lose my benefits!”
Enhance skill development by using evidence based practices (EBP) to teach critical skills for adult life.
Barb and Ron discuss OCALICON 2020, the new platform and spreading the Universal Design for Learning Love. Barb discusses some wonderful examples of what is working in the District.
Barb and Ron back up a little and lay a foundation for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in their own way that only they can do. Barb even asks Ron to stop dancing during this episode.
Barb starts with the phrase, "We never know what Ron is going to say" and Ron begins with a personal story that moves the two into a great discussion on why they believe in Universal Design for Learning.
Learn various ways in which Michelle uses a combination of tools and skills to navigate her world safely and effectively. Find out the answers to your questions regarding guide dogs.
View the many informational materials and resources that OCALI has available to support a positive beginning for young children and their families.
Presented by: Amy Freeman, Statewide Transition Programs Coordinator. Youth and Indivduals with lived experiences start practicing your Self- Advocacy skills today!
Barb and Ron discuss their successes and downfalls with using YouTube. Barb and Ron on episode 1 said they would keep their audience informed on their learning of YouTube.
