Richland Newhope, which unveiled its new accessible changing trailer Wednesday afternoon
Richland Newhope
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Step into Spring: A walk for inclusion and awareness
ONTARIO — A simple walk can carry a powerful message, turning an ordinary morning into a celebration of awareness and connection. That’s the goal when community members lace up their walking shoes and join local organizations for the 7th annual Step into Spring event on March 18, at The Ontario Center from 10 a.m. to […]
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Element of Art’s ‘The Light Within’ highlights the talents of those with developmental disabilities
MANSFIELD — Winter’s darkest weeks won’t last long at Element of Art, thanks to an immersive exhibition titled The Light Within. On Feb. 20, starting at 5 p.m., the non-profit gallery will flip the switch and invite the community to see talent, creativity and possibility in a whole new glow. RNI, Inc. hosts The Light […]
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Keith’s Law: Giving Ohioans with disabilities a head start in emergencies
MANSFIELD — Troy Smith understands the need for communication, especially for people whose disabilities make that harder. That’s why Smith, manager of community education at Richland Newhope, is a big believer in the new Keith’s Law. The state law, which goes into effect Monday, Jan. 19, aims to make emergency situations safer and less stressful […]
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Raintree improvements make life better for developmentally disabled residents
The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday proclaimed March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
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Richland Newhope welcomes Jennifer Wagner to board
MANSFIELD — Jennifer Wagner has been appointed as the newest member of the Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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CHAP hosts Richland County Community Baby Shower on Oct. 17
MANSFIELD — An afternoon of games, door prizes, refreshments and more awaits the community on Oct. 17. That’s the date for the Richland County Community Baby Shower, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Join the Community Health Access Project, along with many other vendors for this inclusive event at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. […]
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Richland Newhope unveils renovated Raintree facility
MANSFIELD — Richland Newhope staff and clients celebrated a Raintree renovation about two years in the making on Wednesday.
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Richland County Foundation supports children’s summer activities
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation is supporting summertime programs focused on children. The Summertime Kids Committee Chaired by Foundation Board of Trustee member Karen Bierly along with members from the community approved $62,606 in Summertime Kid grants. The grants of up to $2,500 support creative, educational, and fun-filled activities for hundreds of Richland County […]
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Sterkel Community Park for All construction started; more funding needed
MANSFIELD — Construction has begun at the Sterkel Community Park for All, a 20-acre, all-inclusive park and playground at the city park off Hillcrest Street. But organizers said Monday additional funds for play equipment are needed in April in order for the site to open in the fall as planned. The park site off Hillcrest […]