Resource, Education and Community Help Services - REACH

10/12/2026

How exciting!! Sensory Friendly Performances makes the Arts accessible to individuals of all abilities. Get your tickets today.

We’re PUMPED! Our friends at Great Lakes Theater will be hosting a SENSORY-FRIENDLY showing of ‘A Christmas Carol’ THIS season, on December 1st at Playhouse Square!

You can purchase tickets online at: https://www.greatlakestheater.org/calendar/2026/12/01/sensory-friendly-carol

We hope to see you there!

10/12/2026

Hi ! We are excited to share that our 2026 Manna from Heaven Initiative will kickoff on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00am EST. 😀

Manna from Heaven provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need of food. 🍽️

Learn more by visiting our website. Help us spread the word! ❤️🙏🏽

10/12/2026

Learn more about We Dare Be Brave. Browse the Caregiver Toolbox for resources for caregivers.

10/08/2026

The "profound autism" label has gained traction in recent years as a way to describe individuals on the more severe end of the spectrum, but now there is an effort to clarify exactly who qualifies.

10/07/2026

Families, you're invited to a Community Baby Shower hosted by Help Me Grow and Heights Libraries!
Come spend the afternoon connecting with other families, meeting the Help Me Grow team, discovering local resources, and picking up helpful parenting tips. Plus, enjoy games, giveaways, food, and plenty of family fun!

Sunday, October 11, 2026: 2:00 p.m.
2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2026HeightsBabyShower

10/07/2026

Provider and community organizations are invited to the Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo! Share your resources with the individuals and families Cuyahoga DD supports.

Providers must be DODD-certified, and community organizations must support people in Cuyahoga County to have a table.

Table fees are payable by check only: $100 for agency/community organizations and $50 for independent providers.

Saturday, October 24
10 am - 2 pm
Embassy Suites Independence
5800 Rockside Woods Blvd N.
Independence 44131

Registration is required at https://ow.ly/rKSX50ZyEMo.

Image description: Text, Cuyahoga DD Annual Family & Provider Resource Expo. Saturday, October 24, Time 10 am - 2 pm, Location Embassy Suites Independence, Table Fee $100 agency/community organizations; $50 IP.

10/07/2026

Cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can sound like policy changes happening far away.

But Medicaid and SNAP cuts are already affecting people with disabilities.

People are losing food benefits, healthcare, and critical services. Others are facing confusing paperwork, delays, and mistakes that can put their benefits at risk.

Read our blog to hear from people dealing with these changes and learn what you can do to prepare now if you receive Medicaid or SNAP. https://bit.ly/47w0NRm

10/05/2026

Our FREE 2-Day Dental + Medical Clinic is next week!

Need dental, medical or women’s health care? MedWish MedWorks is bringing free healthcare services to our community on:

📅 Friday, Oct. 9 & Saturday, Oct. 10
📍 Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
⏰ Doors open at 7 AM

Services include dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures and temporary partials for adults. Dental screenings and sealants for children.

Plus women’s health exams, mammograms, primary care exams, vision and foot screenings, HIV and glucose testing and flu shots.

No cost. No insurance needed.

Walk-ins only, first-come, first-served. So arrive early!

Know someone who could use free care? Share this post and help spread the word!

10/04/2026

Upcoming event opportunity NEXT week, October 6th and 7th! 🧡

The National Disability Caregivers Conference is a free 2-day virtual event for families, advocates & professionals.

This free, virtual conference will bring together caregivers, self-advocates, and experts for two days of connection, resources, and information on topics including Supported Decision-Making, ABLE accounts, navigating disability services, and public benefits.

The conference is co-presented by The Arc of California and Caring Across Generations. Register for free using the link below and learn more about the sessions and presenters.

The webinar will be held virtually on October 6 and 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day.

To learn more and register for the event visit: https://www.caringfutures.org/conference

10/04/2026

We often celebrate diversity in theory, yet our sanctuaries remain remarkably segregated when it comes to neurological and physical differences.

Churches wanting to start with disability ministry, but are unsure how to begin, we offer free consulting: https://abilityministry.com/consultation/