YCS - Formerly ECRN+

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

We had such a fantastic day at Sharon Woods Metro Park this past weekend for our Happy Hikers Club! 🌳🚋

Families joined the YMCA and Metro Parks for a fun-filled afternoon exploring the beauty of the park on a guided tram tour, enjoying time together outdoors, and learning something new along the way!

A special highlight of the day was the interactive activity led by our YMCA STEM Team. Participants got to experience the excitement of liquid nitrogen science, including the chance to see beautiful flowers instantly frozen right before their eyes! ❄️🌸 It was a hands-on learning experience that amazed both kids and adults.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our wonderful partners at Metro Parks for helping make this event such a success. We loved seeing families connect with nature, explore science, and create lasting memories together!

Want to join us on our next adventure? Join our mailing list today!
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05/14/2026

Join Disability Belongs™ for a virtual training, "Accessible By Design: Creating Inclusive Events That Work for Everyone," on Tuesday, June 9th at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT. This free interactive training will explore how to design accessible in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. You will leave with strategies to identify and remove barriers, share clear access information, and support meaningful participation across a wide range of needs.

Learn more and register: https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/05/accessible-by-design-training/

05/05/2026

🌿🚋 Adventure is calling! Join the YMCA of Central Ohio and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks for our May Happy Hikers Club at beautiful Sharon Woods Metro Park!

Hop aboard for a fun guided tram tour through the park — perfect for all ages and ability levels! The open-air tram is wheelchair- and stroller-friendly, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the sights and fresh air together. Tours will pick up and drop off at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area, located across from the restrooms and playground.

Plus, our YMCA STEM Team will be there with a hands-on STEM activity full of fun and discovery! 🔬✨

This event is FREE, but registration is REQUIRED, don’t miss out on a day of nature, exploration, and family fun! 🌳💚

Click the link below to register today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hikers-club-all-aboard-the-adventure-tram-tickets-1988494373199?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/05/2026

Parenting a child with complex challenges can feel overwhelming, but support is available! Join us for a FREE virtual introduction to Sanity School for Parents and learn practical strategies to help create a calmer, more successful home environment.

During this session, you will learn about:
✨ How raising complex kids is different
✨ Why treatment starts with behavior therapy for parents
✨ Key strategies for parenting complex kids
✨ The Parent Action Model and its impact

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sanity School for Parents was created to help parents and caregivers build confidence, improve family life, and better support their children through practical training, coaching, and encouragement.

💻 A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-resource-session-turn-chaos-into-calm-sanity-school-for-parents-tickets-1988488497625?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/30/2026

Direct support professionals (DSPs) support people in their homes, on the job, and in the community. They empower independence, build relationships, and change lives!

Learn more about the difference you can make as a DSP by visiting dodd.ohio.gov/providers/DSP-Resources

04/19/2026

Trying to make sense of waivers? You’re not alone.

Join Dublin City Schools and The Arc of Ohio for a virtual training designed to break it all down in a clear, practical way. You will learn about the different types of waivers, what they provide, and how they can work alongside other supports.

The training will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom.

Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/46u1Ja8-QLSUYmZ95iGIiQ

04/14/2026

We had such a wonderful day at the Blendon Woods Metropolitan Park Inclusive Playground last week!

We truly enjoyed the beautiful weather, spending time with families, and exploring everything the inclusive playground has to offer. Our STEM team also brought along a fun hands-on activity, giving children the chance to look closely at the world through microscopes🔬

A big thank you to all the families who joined us for such a joyful afternoon outdoors. We are so grateful for opportunities like this that bring people together and support inclusive spaces where children of all abilities can connect, explore, and play side by side.

Want to join us for more Happy Hikers Club adventures? 🌳💚 Sign up for our mailing list below to stay in the loop on upcoming events!

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