The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities is collaborating with some great partners to bring a variety of online classes to you! These classes are available for FREE to anyone we support, including their family members and any Licking County Direct Support Professional. As you can see below, classes are grouped by topic! New classes will be added as we are made aware of them!

Assistive technology:

We Thrive Together Technology classes:

We Thrive Together is hosting FREE online classes for anyone in Ohio who wants to participate! These classes are offered in real time AND video links to each class will be posted on their website so you can watch them when it is convenient for you. You can sign up for these classes by calling 1-866- 584-5640 or emailing Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org. If you need help registering, email anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org or call 740-322-6911. All classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/classes/ .

All recorded classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/education/video-gallery/.

The technology topics include:

1. Computers, Tablets, Smartphones for Beginners (Tue, 1/11 &  Tue, 7/12@ 11 A.M.)
2. Internet & Internet Safety for Beginners (Tue, 1/25 &  Tue, 7/26 @ 11 A.M.)
3. Email for Beginners – Gmail (Tue, 2/8 &  Tue, 8/9 @ 11 A.M.)
4. YouTube for Beginners (Tue, 2/22 &  Tue, 8/23 @ 11 A.M.)
5. Zoom for Beginners (Tue, 3/8 &  Tue, 9/13 @ 11 A.M.)
6. Facebook and Facebook Messenger for Beginners (Tue, 3/22 &  Tue, 9/27 @ 11 A.M.)
7. Listening to Music Online for Beginners – Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora (Tue, 4/12 &  Tue, 10/11 @ 11 A.M.)
8. Online Shopping for Beginners – Amazon, Walmart (Tue, 4/26 &  Tue, 10/25 @ 11 A.M.)
9. TikTok for Beginner (Tue, 5/10 &  Tue, 11/8 @ 11 A.M.)
10. Instagram for Beginner (Tue, 5/24 &  Tue, 11/22 @ 11 A.M.)
11. Smart Homes for Beginners – Alexa, Ring (Tue, 6/16 &  Tue, 12/13 @ 11 A.M.)

Licking County Library technology classes:
These FREE classes are being put in partnership with the Licking County Library and are open to anyone in Licking County. Classes will be held on Zoom. If you need help registering, email anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org or call 740-322-6911.

• Apple iPhone basics, part 1: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 1 Learn more about how to use your phone’s basic settings and install apps. Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcuCprjIqE9Xe3pm4TtJbvuV6QK8cl_n4
• Android phone basics, part 1: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 Learn more about how to use your phone’s basic settings and install apps. Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYodeCgrT0rHd3O4biyuOvGLUQacbxDKPib
• Apple iPhone basics, part 2: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 15 Learn how to set notifications, use reminder apps and take notes on your device. Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd-ytrTooGdyGSPDCMA5dG9LN0KWIb1ox
• Android basics, part 2: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 22 Learn how to schedule appointments, use reminder apps and take notes on your device. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscO-srjgtGtL5xiDKBzAay5tmbTZYKgL5
• Libby eReader app, part 1: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 There is a huge library of free books, magazines, movies and more and all you need is a library card to enjoy them on your phone or tablet. Learn how! Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdOqqqTIoHNG-56MXv_Ud7jPSn2u69ePl
• Online safety and you, part 1: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12 Learn some simple ways to keep your data safe on the Internet. Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrc-usrD4tH9PuwJMAqyRXc4bYZ-29rW9L
• Libby eReader app, part 2: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 Now that you’ve learned the basics of Libby, find out how to personalize the app to work best for you! Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsf-ioqDIjHdeC1vAtNT5O1X3X-3S3AOc6
• Online safety and you, part 2: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 Learn about spam, phishing attacks and other online scams. Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodOusrz8vHNJ-67OA3JOiJVLPUmM31Uqv

Advocacy

We Thrive Together is hosting FREE online classes for anyone in Ohio who wants to participate! These classes are offered in real time AND video links to each class will be posted on their website so you can watch them when it is convenient for you. You can sign up for these classes by calling 1-866- 584-5640 or emailing Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org. If you need help registering, email anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org or call 740-322-6911.

We Thrive Together is hosting FREE online classes for anyone in Ohio who wants to participate! These classes are offered in real time AND video links to each class will be posted on their website so you can watch them when it is convenient for you. You can sign up for these classes by calling 1-866- 584-5640 or emailing Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org. If you need help registering, email anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org or call 740-322-6911. All classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/classes/ .

All recorded classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/education/video-gallery/.

Introductory topics include:

1. Understanding Self-awareness & Self-advocacy (Fri, 1/7 @ 11 A.M.)
2. Learning About My Rights & Responsibilities (Fri, 2/4 @ 11 A.M.)
3. Improving My Communication Skills (Fri, 3/4 @ 11 A.M.)
4. Increasing My Self-Awareness (Fri, 4/1 @ 11 A.M.)
5. Advocating For My Needs After High School (Fri, 5/6 @ 11 A.M.)
6. Developing My Resources (Fri, 6/3 @ 11 A.M.)

More advance classes include topics such as:

1. Getting to know you | Understanding My Individualized Service Plan (Fri, 7/1 @ 11 A.M.)
2. Making Decisions (Fri, 8/5 @ 11 A.M.)
3. How to Get What You Need (Fri, 9/2 @ 11 A.M.)
4. Goals, Objectives, and the Future (Fri, 10/7 @ 11 A.M.)
5. Communicating (Fri, 11/4 @ 11 A.M.)
6. Thank You, Honorable Chairperson (Fri, 12/2 @ 11 A.M.)

Financial literacy

We Thrive Together is hosting FREE online classes for anyone in Ohio who wants to participate! These classes are offered in real time AND video links to each class will be posted on their website so you can watch them when it is convenient for you. You can sign up for these classes by calling 1-866- 584-5640 or emailing Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org. If you need help registering, email anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org or call 740-322-6911. All classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/classes/ .

All recorded classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/education/video-gallery/.

Topics include:

1. Earning Money (Employee, Independent Contractor, Under the table, Side Hustles, allowance, chores, first jobs, gifts | federal & state programs/benefits) (Thur, 1/6 & Thur, 6/30 @ 11 A.M.)
2. Budget, manage money 25%,25%,25%,25% Why? (Earn, Donate, Save, Save, Spend) | savings for car, college, apartment | Keeping Records (Thur, 1/20 & Thur, 7/14 @ 11 A.M.)
3. Budget, living on your own, or with a roommate | Expenses of Living on Your Own (Thur, 2/3 & Thur, 7/28 @ 11 A.M.)
4. Making Good Decisions — Wants vs. Needs (Thur, 2/17 & Thur, 8/11 @ 11 A.M.)
5. Digital Buying (Thur, 3/3 & Thur, 8/25 @ 11 A.M.)
6. Cash vs. Invisible Money (credit & debit cards, online payments, checks) (Thur, 3/17 & Thur, 9/8 @ 11 A.M.)

Health and wellness

We Thrive Together is hosting FREE online classes for anyone in Ohio who wants to participate! These classes are offered in real time AND video links to each class will be posted on their website so you can watch them when it is convenient for you. You can sign up for these classes by calling 1-866- 584-5640 or emailing Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org. If you need help registering, email anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org or call 740-322-6911. All classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/classes/ .

All recorded classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/education/video-gallery/.

The topics include:

1. Understanding Your Health (Mon, 1/17 & Mon, 7/11 @ 11 A.M.)
2. Understanding Your Numbers (Mon, 1/24 & Mon, 7/25 @ 11 A.M.)
3. Eat (Mon, 2/14 & Mon, 8/8 @ 11 A.M.)
4. Move (Mon, 2/28 & Mon, 8/22 @ 11 A.M.)
5. Sleep (Mon, 3/14 & Mon, 9/12 @ 11 A.M.)
6. Relax (Mon, 3/28 & Mon, 9/26 @ 11 A.M.)

Work readiness

We Thrive Together is hosting FREE online classes for anyone in Ohio who wants to participate! These classes are offered in real time AND video links to each class will be posted on their website so you can watch them when it is convenient for you. You can sign up for these classes by calling 1-866- 584-5640 or emailing Alyssa@WeThriveTogether.org. If you need help registering, email anna.jeffries@lcountydd.org or call 740-322-6911. All classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/classes/ .

All recorded classes can be viewed by clicking this link: https://wethrivetogether.org/education/video-gallery/.

The topics include:

1. Reliability, Work Ethic, Punctuality (Tue, 1/18,  Tue, 4/19, Tue, 7/19 &  Tue, 10/18 @ 11 A.M.)
2. Discipline, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism (Tue, 2/1,  Tue, 5/3, Tue, 8/2 &  Tue, 11/1 @ 11 A.M.)
3. Career Management, Drug Free, Learning Agility (Tue, 2/15,  Tue, 5/17, Tue, 8/16 &  Tue, 11/15 @ 11 A.M.)
4. Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving, Leadership, Creativity/Innovation (Tue, 3/1,  Tue, 6/7, Tue, 9/6 &  Tue, 12/6 @ 11 A.M.)
5. Oral and Written Communications, Digital Technology, Global/Intercultural Fluency (Tue, 3/15,  Tue, 6/21, Tue, 9/20 &  Tue, 12/20 @ 11 A.M.)