People First of Ohio

10/09/2026

Great guide to discuss at your next People First meeting!

Your vote has power. Voting is how you help choose the people who make decisions for your town, state, and country. Download our quick guide to understand your ballot.

10/08/2026

10/02/2026

More Synergy 2026 fun with Sandusky People First!!!

10/02/2026

So great to see everyone at Synergy 2026! People First of Ohio is a proud Synergy Partner!

09/11/2026

There's still time to register for Synergy 2026 and we would LOVE to see you there! The room block for discounted rates has been extended. Check out the Synergy-Ohio page for details about this AMAZING conference and we will see you at Synergy!

2026 Synergy Conference THE Synergy Conference is LIKE NO OTHER WITH MORE THAN 1,000 ATTENDEES FROM THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COMMUNITY COMPRISED OF PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, FAMILIES, DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF, COUNTY BOARD EMPLOYEES, Educators, Government agencies, community leaders, and decisio...

08/20/2026

Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum today! Remember, your VOICE and your VOTE counts!!!

07/23/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at Synergy!

What is Synergy?
Synergy is Ohio’s premier conference focused on inclusion, innovation, and collaboration within the developmental disability community. What makes Synergy unique is that people with disabilities, family members, providers, advocates, educators, employers, researchers, and policymakers come together as equal partners in the conversation.

More than a conference, Synergy is a catalyst for new ideas, meaningful relationships, personal change, and collective action that helps create better lives and stronger communities.

Who Attends Synergy?
Synergy welcomes a diverse community of participants, including:

Self-Advocates
County Board Staff
Educators
Policy Leaders
Families
Employers
Researchers
Statewide Leadership
Providers
Technology Partners
Community Organizations

REGISTER TODAY: www.synergyohio.org

07/22/2026

Make plans to attend the Ohio Disability Policy Candidates Forum, either in-person OR virtually on Aug. 20! Details within the link below.
*If you are hosting a "Watch Party", please let us know!* We would love to showcase how many of our groups participate in watch parties!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-disability-policy-candidates-forum-2026-tickets-1991560382716?fbclid=IwY2xjawTNvG5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzaFFyTDJNVXRQd2NYcURkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpcYzypQnkDWcXCE5IYID3i2kI4vO9-ER-IDylsDzQFM7C9Y5DKlM8HhFzNp_aem_Z80gi6bO0jZJzNW5ULqc7Q

Meet some of the candidates hoping to win your vote this fall. Learn about their understanding and intentions for the disability community.

07/07/2026

Updated - the date for the meeting will be July 28, 2026. We will also be offering a Google Meet option for those unable to attend in-person (link will be updated soon).