Upcoming Events
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, some events listed here may be cancelled or postponed. To learn of an event’s status, please check its official web page by clicking on its link or by reaching out to the event contact.
Events in March–May 2021
- March 3
Spread the Word Day
Spread the Word Day
N/A – • iCal | Google Calendar
Spread the Word: Inclusion is a global campaign to promote inclusion and acceptance of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every year, the national day of awareness to kick off the campaign is the first Wednesday in March. Community members and organizations will host events today and for the rest of March.
Event DetailsOnline Webinar/LivestreamFamily SHADE Networking BreakfastFamily SHADE Networking Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:30 am • iCal | Google CalendarMeet representatives from organizations serving children with special health care needs, as well as other interested members of the public, at Family SHADE’s networking gatherings. Each organization that attends will have an opportunity to share information about upcoming activities and new initiatives.
Event DetailsOnline Webinar/Livestream - March 30
Kent County Transition Fair
Kent County Transition Fair
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm • iCal | Google Calendar
Learn about transition services and meet vendors and exhibitors at the annual Kent County Transition Fair, which will take place online this year. Save the date and check back for details soon!
Event DetailsOnline Webinar/Livestream - April 7
Family SHADE Networking Breakfast
Family SHADE Networking Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:30 am • iCal | Google CalendarMeet representatives from organizations serving children with special health care needs, as well as other interested members of the public, at Family SHADE’s networking gatherings. Each organization that attends will have an opportunity to share information about upcoming activities and new initiatives.
Event DetailsOnline Webinar/Livestream - April 18
ASPEN Virtual Spring Conference: Adulting on the Spectrum
ASPEN Virtual Spring Conference: Adulting on the Spectrum
N/A – • iCal | Google CalendarThe Asperger/Autism SPectrum Education Network will hold a day-long conference or topics including employment, sexuality, college, driving and other aspects of adult life. Join current and former members of CDS's Spectrum Scholars team, who will be offering workshops on neurodiverse employment initiatives and preparing for and succeeding at college, as well as participating in a self-advocate roundtable.
Event DetailsOnline Webinar/Livestream - May 5
School of Education Spring Colloquium Series: Donna Ford
School of Education Spring Colloquium Series: Donna Ford
1:25 pm – 2:25 pm • iCal | Google Calendar*Registration details TBA.*
Event Details
This colloquium, part of the School of Education's Disability, Race and Education Series, will feature Donna Ford. Ford is a distinguished professor of special education at Ohio State University, focused mainly on gifted education and culturally responsive/multicultural/urban education.Online Webinar/Livestream