At these meetings, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, the Probate Court's social worker facilitates an informal support group where guardians can share their knowledge and experience with each other.

Sessions will be offered in three counties (Montgomery, Greene and Warren) for parents of individuals ages 14-22 with developmental disabilities AND the individuals themselves. Each session is free of charge and will tackle a different topic that addresses the transition from school to adulthood for people with disabilities, including: waiver funding, provider and housing options, social security benefits and work incentives, guardianship and investing for the future. All sessions will be held from 6 to 7:30. To view the calendar for dates, locations and topics, see the calendar link to the right or contact Patti Shrom, Parent Resource Trainer at (513) 277-9900 or prpattis@gmail.com. Trainings are provided by the Employment First Local Leaders collaboration of Montgomery, Greene and Warren Counties. S.A.L.T. and S.A.L.T. TEENS Series Live Resource Binder: www.livebinders.com/play/play/2330130.

The Developmental Disabilities Hall of Fame Awards, now in their 30th year, recognize the accomplishments of individuals with developmental disabilities in areas including advocacy, art, athletics, community service and more. The 29th annual Erin Ritchey Memorial Awards recognize individuals and/or groups whose personal and professional efforts have contributed significantly to improving the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. This event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services and the Brighter Tomorrow Foundation. For information about how to nominate an individual or organization for an award, contact 937-837-9253 or communityrelations@mcbdds.org.

The Developmental Disabilities Hall of Fame and Erin Ritchey Memorial Awards Banquet is designed to recognize outstanding efforts of individuals with developmental disabilities and the people who serve them. Sponsored by the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services and supported by the Brighter Tomorrow Foundation, nominations for the event are accepted through the last Friday in March each year. For more information about the awards or how to nominate someone, visit http://www.mcbdds.org/221/Awards-Programs. To reserve a place at the banquet event, visit http://www.mcbdds.org/643/Registration by Friday, April 20 at 3 p.m.

The Autism Society-Dayton 5K Walk/Run/Resource Fair for Autism Awareness and Acceptance will be held Saturday, April 28, and begin at 9 a.m. To register, please visit www.autismsocietyofdayton.org. Questions about registration, contact asdayton@gmail.com or call 937-815-4986.