4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, October 3 & 10, on Zoom.

People with developmental disabilities are victimized four times more than any other group of people with disabilities, and up to 12 times more than people without disabilities. Frequently, a person with a developmental disability is abused 20 or more times before anyone is aware of the abuse. This course will share information on how and why you should speak up if mistreated, including falsehoods that abusers typically use to prevent the victim from reporting the abuse. This session will provide tips on what to do when being mistreated including who to tell, when to tell, how to tell, and ways to document the mistreatment.

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About the Instructor:  OACB First Responder Liaison Joe Storad brings over 28 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to his retirement, Joe worked in a dual capacity between the Summit County Sheriff’s Department and the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities for 9 years.  Upon completion of his retirement, Mr. Storad had over 250 arrests with a 100% conviction rate for crimes committed against people with developmental disabilities. 

OACB Public Education Sessions

OACB Offering Free Virtual Education Series to People Served by County Boards and their Families

OACB is offering free virtual education sessions for families and people with developmental disabilities on a variety of subjects to help them navigate various issues that may arise.  Topics range from early intervention to health and safety.  OACB has also launched a series that will help people get a better understanding of how to work with law enforcement effectively.  These sessions will be held via zoom.  Visit here for information about each session and the links to register.