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The Blade | Editorial: Plan for rail future
The Blade | Matt Richardson sings at a holiday luncheon to The Ability Center
The Blade | Dana Open to distribute $215,000 to area children’s charities

The Blade | Giving Tuesday follows traditional shopping period
The Blade | Hendel: Outstanding volunteers, philanthropists honored at luncheon
13abc | Local realtors learning how to communicate effectively with those with disabilities
The Blade | Powell: Living with a disability ‘like going on safari’

Stigma Busters | Speak Out for a Brighter Tomorrow Podcast
13abc | Ability Center holds Lunch and Learn event
The Blade | Saturday Essay: Health-care crisis demands immediate action
The Blade | East Toledo Family Center asking for winter clothing donations
The Blade | Court-appointed advocates honored for work with juveniles
WTOL 11 | The Ability Center celebrates its graduating service animals, school facility dogs
WTOL 11 | Media: Style Show 2023 – WTOL 11
13abc | Media: Style Show 2023 – 13abc
13abc | First TPS School Facility Dog is changing lives on many levels
13abc | Bright Side: October 9, 2023
WTOL 11 | City of Toledo honored for inclusiveness

Toledo Area Parent | Disability Friendly Toledo: A Resource Guide
WTOL11 | Truck crash into Toledo elementary school destroys sight-impaired student’s equipment
WTOL11 | Ability Center Award to Condado Tacos
13abc | Ability Center to host 38th annual style show and luncheon
13abc | Condado Tacos receives Disability-Friendly Award
WTOL11 | Ability Center fashion show to benefit community and education

13abc | Bright Side: August 30, 2023
The Press | Family briefs: Zoo to celebrate creatures that creep, crawl, float and flutter

Stroll Ottawa Hills | Hearing Loss Experience Inspires Her to Make a Difference in the Lives of Others
Sylvania Advantage July 2023 | Interns Former NV Students
WBCL 90.3 | Find Children’s Books About Disabilities Through The Dream Project (Audio)
WTOL11 | Go 419 Weekend Rundown | July 21 – 23
The Blade | Ability Center to host event at downtown Toledo library
13ABC | Tony Geftos Visits Agility
13ABC | Bright Side: July 11, 2023
WTOL11 | Get to know The Ability Center
13ABC | Ability Center, TPD gift DJ adaptive tricycle

The Blade | Ability Center hosts annual therapy dog workshop
The Blade | Child receives adaptive tricycle from The Ability Center, TPD
WTOL11 | Ability Center bringing Mobile Sensory Bus to Italian Bowl to offer safe space for families
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 24 – Spectrum Sailing
The Press | Caregiver briefs: Victory Center & Baskets of Care to present “Intimacy & Cancer”
The Blade | Canine companions assist northwest Ohio schools
BG Independent News | Library hosts playtime on Wooster Green on Thursdays
The Blade | Sensory bus to be present at Italian Bowl
Northwest Signal | Florida library hosting DREAM story times
The Crescent-News | Florida Library hosting DREAM story time
City of Toledo | City Employees Gain Fresh Perspective at The Ability Center’s Disability Awareness Experience!
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 23 – Noah Henderson
The Blade | Editorial: Raise pay, cut costs
WTOL11 | Ability Center hosts event to promote accessibility in the workplace
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 22 – Brenda C. Directions Credit Union
The Blade | Ohio care workers seek higher pay as they assist elderly, disabled
The Blade | Ability Center to host workplace accommodation event for employers

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 21 – Elise Ansberg
13ABC | Local community comes together to help little boy with rare and fatal genetic disorder
WTOL11 | Tiffin Middle School opens outdoor learning area for their school facility dog Cooper
13ABC | Outdoor space in Tiffin transformed for school dog and students
13ABC | Local mom shares inspirational story of hearing loss in her family
The Press | Health briefs: Public invited to free weather safety seminar at Lake Twp.
WTOL11 | 7-year-old boy with rare terminal disease continues to awe family as he learns braille
WTOL11 | Family raising awareness for 7-year-old with terminal Batten disease
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 20 – CommUNITY Film Fest

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 19 – WTOL’s Ryan Wichman
WTOL11 | Ability Center group visits Toledo School for the Arts to expand awareness
13ABC | City of Toledo announces second accessible playground
The Crescent-News | People & Places 4-18-23
13ABC | Ability Center unveils disability-friendly awards
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 18 – Direct Care Crisis

Staying in Contact with London Mitchell | Guest: Angie Goodnight, Ability Center
NBC24 | Exploring adaptive toys and sensory equipment with The Ability Center
13ABC | Nominations open for disability-friendly orgs, people
The Blade | Family trusts provide funds for school dogs
City of Toledo | 2023 Clean Toledo Drop-Off Refuse and Recycling Events Schedule
NBC24 | Ability Center, Adams Street Publishing open ballots for Disability-Friendly Awards
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 17 – STABLE Accounts
The Crescent-News | Defiance Public Library and The Ability Center bring DREAM to all Defiance County libraries
Toledo Area Parent | Disability Awareness Month: March Book List for Kids & Teens
Toledo City Paper | March is Disability Awareness Month
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 16 – TARTA’s Andy Cole

Toledo Parent | Disability Awareness Month: March Book List for Kids & Teens
13ABC | Ethan learns about adaptive toys with The Ability Center
NBC24 | Learn to make your website sight impairment-friendly with Sight Center and Ability Center
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 14 – ACT’s Angie Goodnight

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 13 – Katie Maskey
The Blade | Traveling exhibit explores disability, creativity
The Scioto Post | Advocates Cheer as Ohio Erases the R-Word in State Law
The Blade | Adaptive dance program offers curtain call
Sentinel Tribune | Hugo’s a hit in Perrysburg: Therapy dog supports Woodlands students
The Blade Editorial | Editorial: Crime on city time
NBC24 | Ability Center connects people with disabilities, leads them to thrive
The Blade | Labrador retriever takes Arbor Hills by a Storm
The Crescent News | Williams County library, Ability Center teaming
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 12 – Culver’s Of Findlay

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 11 – UT Wide Receiver Larry Stephens
Staying in Contact with London Mitchell | Guest: Katie Hunt Thomas, Ability Center
WTOL11 | 10 year old is fast friends with labrador thanks to Ability Center, volunteers
13abc | Building Better Schools: Anthony Wayne provides support through fur friends
accessiBe | Stuart James of The Ability Center I accessiBe’s Spotlight Sessions
The Blade | Toledo seeks ‘Snow Angels’ to clear sidewalks

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 10 – WLS SI Kadee Anstadt
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 9 – TFRD Chief Allison Armstrong
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 8 – WCMX Aaron Fotheringham
The Blade | Ability Center names development director
13abc | Agility Angels
Toledo Area Parent | Disability Friendly Guide
13ABC | “Think Differently Adaptive Hoops” at Whitmer High School
Fulton County Expositor | NSCC hosting speakers from Ability Center
The Crescent News | Northwest State Lifelong Learning Center offers program
WFIN Local News | Liberty-Benton’s “Otis” A Big Hit With Students

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 7 – Allie Leatherman
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 6 – OOD’s NWO Rep. Jacob Karnes
13ABC | Ability Center teaches community about accessible voting
The Blade | To the editor: Libraries are for everyone; vote for them
Sylvania AdVantage | The Sylvania Scene
Disability Rights Ohio | #EveryoneDeservesCare: Allie’s Perspective
The Blade | Ability Center event focuses on election
WTOL11 | Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham Wheelchair BMX Tour
The Village Reporter | Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham Pays Visit To Bryan Elementary
NBC24 | Whitmer High School moves forward from weekend shooting
Toledo.com | Extreme Wheelchair Athlete & Guinness World Record Holder to Visit Imagination Station
13ABC | Extreme wheelchair athlete “Wheelz” to visit NW Ohio Thursday
The Mirror | Maumee Towpath Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Ushers In A New Chapter For Riverfront Access
Toledo Streets | Transforming Toledo into the Most Disability-Friendly City in America
Mature Living Magazine | A Helping Paw: Local Retiree Helps Raise Puppies to Aid the Disabled

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 5 – United Spinal NWO Pres. Tenesha Ulrich
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 4 – Imagination Station’s Jenny Roe
13ABC | Feel Good Friday: Steppin’ Out In Style
13ABC | East Toledo Family Center mural unveiled
13ABC | Agility Angels at Hensville
WTOL | All-terrain wheelchair allows people of all abilities to explore Oak Openings Metropark
Sylvania Advantage | The Ability Center has durable medical equipment available

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 3 – City of TOL’s Valerie Fatica
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 2 – Toledo Zoo’s Kevin Fong
Staying in Contact | An insightful discussion on the new Think Differently campaign
WTOL | City council to vote on grant for inclusive playground in east Toledo
13abc | Service Dog Graduation
WTOL | 11 assistance dogs graduate from The Ability Center of Greater Toledo
The Blade | Assistance dogs prove to be valuable companions
WTOL | City of Bryan announces inclusive playground to break ground fall 2023, open spring 2024

68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode 1 – Perri Garner
68 Words Podcast | An Interview: Episode Zero Stuart James
WTOL | Perfect match: Ability Center introduces Perrysburg man to his new service dog
WTOL | People with disabilities ask Toledo scooter riders to be courteous
Fulton County Expositor | Logie becomes Ability Center Board Chair
Community Focus | Stuart James: Executive Director, The Ability Center
13abc | The Ability Center aims to make Toledo the most disability-friendly city in America
The Blade | Ability Center to launch new awareness initiatives; Toledo to host national conference
NBC24 | Ability Center announces new initiatives, relaunches website
The Blade | Editorial: A worthy goal for Toledo
13abc | Feel Good Friday: A Priceless Addition
The Blade | Toledo area churches work with Ability Center of Greater Toledo

13abc | Ability Center volunteer Open House for fostering service dogs in training
The Blade | Ability Center to hold volunteer open house
The Blade | Hendel: Fashion shows raise funds, offer a taste of summer styles
Toledo City Paper | Puppies with a Purpose: Assistance dog volunteers needed at The Ability Center
The Blade | Agility Angels teaches patience for both people and dogs
BG Independent News | BG digs in to build playground for people of all abilities to use
FULTON COUNTY EXPOSITOR | Open house planned for assistance dog fostering

WTOL | Exec. Dir. of Ability Center, Stuart James, part 1
WTOL | Exec. Dir. of Ability Center, Stuart James, part 2
WTOL | Governor unveils new communication card: Helps hard-of-hearing individuals communicate with law enforcement
13abc | Ability Center Scholarships
The Press | Assistance Dog Open House
NBC24 | Ability Center presents college scholarships
NBC24 | Accessibility groups team up to make northwest Ohio birding more inclusive
13abc | Local program pairs pups and prisoners to provide service and therapy dogs
Toledo Blade | Flower sale to benefit the Ability Center
Sentential Tribune | Local Briefs: 5-3-2022

Toledo Blade | Hendel: WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday with American Legion Post 335
Toledo City Paper | ToledoIsForEveryone – take photos for 419 Day!
13abc | The Ability Center of Toledo helps people with disabilities break down barriers in the workforce.
Maumee Mirror | Stuart James Shows Leadership And Advocacy At The Ability Center
Youtube | Metroparks Pod Season 2 Episode 4

13abc | New push to give in-home direct care staff a livable wage
WTOL | A look at the program that helps more than 800 people a year in northwest Ohio

13abc | Ability Center looking for puppy raisers
NBC24 | Puppy Raisers Needed
13abc | Ability Center looking for puppy raisers
BCAN | Ottawa Park Ice Rink Adds Two Adaptive Sleds
In the Arena: Conversations of a Lifetime | Stuart James – Executive Director, The Ability Center

The Blade | Ability Center’s college scholarship for students with disabilities open for applicants
The Maumee Mirror | Ability Center Helps Maumee Woman By Constructing A Ramp Over Stairs
WTOL | Ability Center opens college scholarship applications for students with disabilites
13abc | Ability Center opens scholarships
The Blade | Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, Ability Center team up on accessible homes
The Blade | Direct care workers needed to support independent living
The Blade | Ottawa Park rink adds adaptive sleds, drops puck on winter season

WTOL | How to navigate the current housing market | Tips from the Area Office on Aging, Ability Center
Lon Mitchell – Cumulus-Toledo | Toledo welcomes Stuart James
Crescent News | Expanding Services
WTOL | Sylvania students to raise money for Ability Center assistance dog program

WTOL | The Ability Center in Sylvania is in need of puppy raisers
The Bryan Times | The Ability Center updates Williams County Commissioners
Dynamic New Resident To Toledo | Dynamic New Resident To Toledo

MLiving | Lecture Series:100 Years of Disability
Sylvania Advantage | Harrington retires from The Ability Center
13abc | Disability advocates want TARTA change
13abc | Direct service professionals in high demand across Northwest Ohio
Toledo Blade | Area agencies show support for TARTA’s Issue 12
Maumee Mirror | TARTA Passage Would Offer Accessible Routes To Family Members
The Press | Cargiver briefs: Toledo Refining donation to fund accessibility projects in E. Toledo
Toledo Parent | 9-Year-Old Receives Therapy Dog from Ability Center Toledo Area Parent
The Blade | Disability advocates bring personal side to November’s Issue 12
Press Publications | Health briefs: Stuart James named executive director of The Ability Center
13abc | Style Show
NBC24 | DREAM Project Unveiled
The Blade | Toledo library, Ability Center partner for DREAM project

13ABC | The Ability Center receives big donation
NBC24 | Toledo Refining Company donates $100,000 to Ability Center
The Press | Community hits home run for inclusive baseball facility
The Blade | Ability Center and Toledo Refining Company look to improve accessibility
The Blade | TARTA next: Get involved, make a change
Toledo.com | New ED Named
BCAN | Style Show
BCAN | Zot Arts – Inclusive Art
Village Life | Auxiliary to The Ability Center
Stone Oak Living | Auxiliary to The Ability Center
13abc | Two-year-old Toledo boy receives a life-changing gift
The Blade | New director of Ability Center aims to make his story the standard
The Blade | New executive director named at Ability Center
The Maumee Mirror | Astro The Therapy Dog Joins Fallen Timbers Staff
The Blade | Special Events: Metroparks Toledo shows off amenities at Outdoor Expo on Saturday
The Blade | Lecture series focusing on the history of disabilities coming to Toledo
Yahoo News | Solheim Cup may be in the rearview window, but fond memories linger
13abc | “Toledo is for Everyone” at The Solheim Cup
Cumulus | Solheim Cup comes to Toledo
Port Clinton News Herald | All-terrain wheelchair makes Port Clinton City Beach accessible to all
WTOL | Accommodations at Solheim Cup

The Blade | Panel discusses positive storytelling of people with disabilities
The Blade | ‘Toledo is for everyone’ campaign aims to make Solheim Cup most inclusive event ever
13abc | Solheim prepares welcome center for people with disabilities
13abc | The Zoo Hosts Next Steps Summer Program
The Blade | Officials hope to secure legal representation for those caught in Toledo’s eviction crisis
NBC24 | Ability Center trains pups for assistance, therapy services

The Bryan Times | The Ability Center holds Assistance Dog Graduation ceremony
The Sojourner’s Truth | Settlement Requires Defendants to Provide Extensive Modifications and Pay $400,000 for Accessibility Violations at Senior Housing Community
Sentinel Tribune | Assistance dog program needs foster volunteers, puppy raisers
Maumee Mirror | Volunteers Needed To Care For Service Dog Puppies
Rossford Record | Volunteers needed for Assistance Dogs program
Point and Shoreland Journal | Volunteers needed for Assistance Dogs program
Holland-Springfield Journal | Volunteers needed for Assistance Dogs program
13abc | Assistance dogs graduate
FULTON COUNTY EXPOSITOR | Assistance dog program needs foster volunteers, puppy raisers
13abc | How the pop star’s conservatorship battle could change lives around the country
WTOL | Ability Center announces $400,000 settlement that requires remediation for Brooklynn Park Senior Housing Community
13abc | The Fair Housing Center and The Ability Center win lawsuit over discrimination
The Blade | Disability rights groups secure victory in accessible housing lawsuit
WTOL11 | Dog lovers, check out The Ability Center’s Assistance Dog Program

ThePress | Donations accepted at The Ability Center
13abc | TARTA funding plan facing new challenge
The Blade | Puppy love: Ability Center seeks service dog volunteers
TOL | Next Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event and Human Relations Commission Neighborhood Cleanup
13abc | The Ability Center in need of puppy raisers and fosters
WTOL11 | Port Clinton handicap-accessible beach allows everyone to enjoy being by the water with their family
The Beacon | Mobi-mats open Port Clinton beach to disabled, elderly

13abc | Metroparks Meetup: Inclusive playground at Secor Metropark for kids/adults of all abilities
WTOL 11 | 23 free opportunities for Toledoans to drop off refuse and recycling this year
13abc | Port Clinton unveils new accessibility features for beaches
13abc | Ability Center Flower Sale Supports Youth
13abc | Ability Center helps mother living with cerebral palsy afford college
TOL | Next Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling Event and Human Relations Commission Neighborhood Cleanup
The Blade | Flower shop raising money for The Ability Center
WTOL 11 | Ability Center accepting donations this Saturday at the Toledo Zoo

13abc | Columbus removes red tape blocking TARTA expansion
The Blade | A more accessible Toledo
WTOL 11 | The Ability Center offers summer jobs to youths with disabilities
The Blade | Disability rights advocates pushing for proactive, not reactive public policy

The Blade | To the editor: Don’t hold TARTA back

WTOL 11 | Ability Center hosting summer camp for kids with disabilities
The Blade | Mayor Kapszukiewicz will create new Office on Disabilities
NBC 24 | City of Toledo creating Mayor’s Office on Disability
13abc | Toledo creates Mayor’s Office on Disability
City of Toledo | Mayor’s Office on Disability News Conference
Sylvania Advantage | Ability Center Assistance Dogs program going strong despite COVID-19
13abc | Snow keeps wheelchair users’ wheels spinning
Sentinel-Tribune | Museum, ability center partner to eliminate barriers
ARTnews | Can an Ohio Museum Become the Most Accessible Institution in the U.S.?
The Press | New partnership aims to make TMA disability-friendly
Art Industry News | The Toledo Museum Wants to Become the World’s Most Accessible
Sylvania Advantage | The Ability Center supports in the time of pandemic
Sylvania Advantage | Ability Center/TMA form partnership; host webinar with Development Disabilities board
WTOL | Aspiring chef uses cookie creativity to raise money for culinary school and give back to community
WTOL | ‘Stay safe, spread love, take it easy.’ Chef uses cookie creativity to raise money for culinary school and give back to the community
NBC 24 | Toledo Museum of Art teaming up with Ability Center to break down access barriers
13abc | Toledo Museum of Art launches disability-friendly initiative
The Blade | Art museum to establish new position focused on accessibility

The Blade | Ability Center accepting scholarships
The Blade | Barbara Hendel: Its centenary celebration delayed, Ability Center continues its mission
WTOL | How you can foster a dog and help the Ability Center
The Blade | Longtime Ability Center executive director retires, agency seeking replacement
The Blade | Webinars to help parents, caregivers of disabled people
Talk From The Board | Funding and Guardianship

The Blade | Persons with disabilities entitled to hospital visitor, despite restrictions
WTOL | The Ability Center celebrates 100 years of helping those in our community
The Blade | The Ability Center reminds community to remove snow and ice for people with disabilities
London’s News Desk | Katie Shelley, Ability Center

The Blade | City of Toledo launches new website
The Blade | Ability Center seeks fosters for therapy, service dog program
BCAN | Inside Toledo – Jeremy Bigelow
WTOL | The Ability Center in need of ‘foster dog parents’ as pandemic puts strain on typical agencies
Toledo Area Parent | Ability Center launches new initiative – Assistive Technology
Mature Living News | Quarantined and Disconnected: COVID-19’s effects on those with disabilities

Press Publications | The Ability Center awards Community Partnership Award
The Blade | Pacer Cookies at Deet’s BBQ funds culinary goals
Perrysburg Messenger Journal | The Ability Center bestows award on HCNO
13abc | Deet’s BBQ – Inclusive Workforce
WTOL | Voter Accessibility in 2020 Election
13abc | The Ability Center’s four-legged heroes
Toledo Blade | Levy advocates pitch ballot issues to those with disabilities
13abc | Hammering with heart at Habitat For Humanity’s “Playhouse Project Blitz”
Toledo Business Journal | The Ability Center providing support for disabilities

MLiving | 5 areas of your home to remodel for accessibility
WTOL | Assistive Technology

WTOL | Remote Learning Presents Challenges
The Blade | Parent Roundtable
The Bryan Times | Bryan Elementary introduces new therapy dog for upcoming school year
WTOL | Bryan Elementary Welcomes New Therapy Dog
13abc | Give kids a separate space and stick to a schedule
WTOL | Virtual learning comes with challenges for students with disabilities and their families

The Blade | New botanical garden emphasizes accessibility and inclusion
NBC24 | Disability-friendly area opens at Toledo Botanical Garden
13abc | Toledo Botanical Garden creates accessible new space for those with disabilities
Holland-Journal | METROPARKS TOLEDO, ABILITY CENTER INTRODUCE INCLUSIVE GARDEN AT TBG
ADA 30 | 13abc | ADA ensures employment, transportation during pandemic
ADA 30 | 13abc | The Ability Center Celebrates 100 years
ADA 30 | 13abc | Sylvania and Perrysburg celebrate ADA
ADA 30 | The Blade | Advocates reflect on the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA 30 | Freemont News Messenger | Mayors’ Panel
WTOL | Mask Mandate
The Blade | Voting Webinar

The Blade | Telehealth Webinar
The Blade | Reopen Ohio considerations for Toledoans with disabilities
Q105 | What Is The Ability Center?

The Desk of London Mitchell | Recommendations for Local Business
Toledo City Paper| Free webinar on accessibility awareness
The Blade (Letter to the Editor) Reopen safely; Think of Others
The Blade | Flower Sale Fundraiser
Healthy Living News | The Ability Center is here for you (pg 26)

13abc | School Facility Dogs Amid Pandemic
Healthy Living News | Services for Youth with Disabilities
WTOL | The Ability Center responds to COVID-19
13abc | The Ability Center hosting webinar for voters with disabilities

Sentinel Tribune | Ability Center has been helping for 100 years

Sylvania Chamber | Flaunt a Member Friday
Farmland News | Dogs Trained to Help People With Disabilities
London’s News Desk | Desk of London Mitchell
The Blade | To the editor: Ability Center has century of supporting people
The Press | Ability Center kicks off centennial year, announces partnerships

Mature Living | The Ability Center of Greater Toledo Through The Decades
BCAN | The Ability Center 100th Year Celebration
Toledo City Paper | BIG IDEAS 2020
WTOL | Ability Center celebrates 100 years of service
13abc | The Ability Center celebrates 100 years of service
nbc24 | Ability Center announces new partnerships and events at 100th anniversary celebration
Monroe News | Ottawa Lake man receives service dog
The Blade | Ability Center’s goal: Make Toledo nation’s most disability-friendly city
nbc24 | Local apparel business Jupmode selling new T-shirt to raise funds for Ability Center
WTOL | Jupmode community shirts promote local pride, raise money for local organizations