YAC - Self-Advocacy Event
August 15th, 2025
Our first statewide cross-agency in-person event brought together youth and young adults with disabilities from across Ohio to learn, connect, and speak up for themselves—and it was a huge success!
OHIO YOUTH VOICE ALERT!
This event was — packed with connection, learning, and self-advocacy power!
“I loved meeting others who understand me!”
“It felt amazing to share my voice.”
Statewide partners joined forces to make this happen, including:
The Arc of Ohio • DD Council • FRNO • OACB • OCALI • OCECD • ODEW • ONI • OSDA • OSU Family Engagement Center • OOD • SST 7
• SDMNO • UCCEDD • DODD
Now it’s YOUR turn!
Don’t miss our next statewide opportunity to connect with peers, grow your leadership skills, and make your voice count. Express your interest in participating by emailing Amy Freeman – amyf@ocecd.org
Let’s make the next event even bigger and louder for youth voice in Ohio! Facebook/Social Media Be part of our next big event—meet new friends, grow your leadership skills, and make your voice heard.