Regional RAAC Task Force Teams consist of representatives across the Southwest Ohio region from a variety of systems.
Early Intervention Task Force
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- Ensuring access to Early Intervention Services
- Collaborating on the impact of the opioid epidemic on the early childhood community
Transition Age Task Force
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- Sharing resources across school, developmental disabilities, and community systems
- Distribution of an adapted booklet for transition and adult age individuals with autism with relevant Ohio resources
Adult Services Task Force
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- Subgroup focused on Enhancing Inpatient Mental Health Supports for Individuals with Autism
- Offer training to behavioral health staff and related personnel
- Monthly meetings with University of Cincinnati Health
- Developing Resources and Education targeting older adults with developmental disabilities to help grow capacity to serve this population and enhance resources available
Safety Committee (covers the lifespan)
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- Creating a hub of community resources focused on proactive safety efforts for people with developmental disabilities
- Addressing gap areas where safety efforts can be enhanced
Work Group to Support Black and Brown Families with Disabilities
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- A regional response to consider how disability organizations can best address racial inequities in access to care
- Intentional efforts are made to strike a balance between identifying internal bias and systemic racial awareness in each discussion
- Action is encouraged as follow up to the hard conversations addressed in this brave space
