Thank You, Elks Lodge #58 and Ohio Elks Association
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For more than 40 years, the Dayton Elks Lodge #58 has been supporting the mission of United Rehabilitation Services to help provide critical services to kids and adults with disabilities. Awards and plaques proudly hang on the walls of the Lodge...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month- Kalib Spotlight
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and today we would like to highlight Kalib. Kalib was first referred to Employment Services of URS by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) for Summer Youth Career Exploration services in the Summer...
Target has re-launched their adaptive costume line!
Head over to Target where they have unveiled their collection of adaptive and sensory-friendly kids costumes with specially designed features to help make Halloween a more comfortable and enjoyable holiday for all kids! While it may seem a bit early for Halloween,...
WDTN-Living Dayton Interview Between Dennis Grant and Emily Gibb
DAYTON, OH (WDTN) – Emily chats with the CEO of URS, Dennis Grant about next week’s 18th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta! Watch the full interview here!
Ohio children on Medicaid now eligible for $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive
As students return to classrooms in the fall, Ohio's Medicaid managed care plans expanded their $100 incentive for getting a first COVID-19 shot to child members age 12 and older. “Getting students 12 and up vaccinated will provide peace of mind to parents, caregivers...
A Greater Dayton with Dan Edwards podcast that featuring URS CEO, Dennis Grant
Check out the latest episode of A Greater Dayton with Dan Edwards podcast that features Dennis Grant. Tune in today!
President Joe Biden Recommits to Disability Rights
President Joe Biden used a White House ceremony marking the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act to push his plans to spend billions on home and community-based services and end subminimum wage. Biden, who was a co-sponsor of the ADA during his time in...
31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Today we are celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all...
Thank you WDTN-TV for the terrific story on our Duck Regatta Kick-Off
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The United Rehabilitation Services annual Duck Regatta kicked off Friday. This is the 18th year for the event which is a major fundraiser for URS. You can adopt your ducks until the finale on Sept. 17 at Twin Dixie Drive-In. Ducks can be adopted...
Dayton/DPS 3-year-olds can now join Preschool Promise
We have exciting news for families from Preschool Promise: Preschool Promise is now able to enroll 3-year-olds who reside in Dayton Public School and/or City of Dayton boundaries for the 2021-2022 school year! This major change is thanks to support from the City of...
Apple Launching New Accessibility Features For Those With Disabilities
Original Post by Shaun Heasley | May 24, 2021 | Disability Scoop Apple is introducing a variety of new options for users with disabilities. (Thinkstock) Apple is set to roll out a host of updates to make its devices even more user-friendly for people with...
Celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month at URS!
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! We want to thank our amazing Speech Language Pathologists, Karlee and Katie, for their dedication to supporting local kids and adults with URS! They are truly making a difference in people’s lives and we are so thankful for...
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