All in the Family

Published monthly, the All in the Family newsletter features stories about individuals involved with Stark MRDD programs, staff spotlights, resources, events and health information.

If you have a news release, story idea, comment or suggestion about All in the Family, please address them to All in the Family at the Whipple-Dale Centre, 2950 Whipple Ave., N.W., Canton, OH 44708 or click This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To be considered for publication, articles must be submitted by the 10th of the month before the month of publication.

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Latest Issues of All in the Family
2008: January February March April May June July August September October November December

2009: January Special Edition February March April May June July

Forms for new signing choir: HandPrints

Families and individuals from Stark MRDD have fond memories of the former Sounds of Silence Signing Choir that retired in 1999 after 17 years of outstanding performances. Stark MRDD is pleased to announce the formation of an all-new signing group, HandPrints! Copies of the necessary forms can be downloaded below.

Download booking informational flier

Download enrollment application.

Download emergency medical form.

Download media release form.

Download reference form.

Waiver Handbooks

Learn the ABC's of waivers in this booklet: "W is for Waiver" . Download

Learn about the Individual Options (IO) Waiver in this guide to services and eligibility. Download

Learn what services are covered and who is eligible for the Level One Waiver in this handbook. Download

MUI FAMILY HANDBOOK

Understand the MUI Reporting System with the Family Handbook. Download

Annual Community Report

Each year, the Public Information/Community Education/Volunteer Resources Department publishes a report to the community. The 2006/07 Community Report, See what we can do! is available in print and in DVD and VHS formats. Our theme focuses on the many accomplishments of individuals with developmental disabilities. Their stories are told via a turn-wheel and also a fold-out printed report. Print and video versions of the report are available at the Whipple-Dale Centre, 2950 Whipple Ave., NW (corner of Whipple Ave. and Hills and Dales), by calling 330-477-5200, by clicking This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The video can also be watched below and the print version can be downloaded.

Download Annual Report

PRIVACY NOTICE

HIPAA Privacy Notice

Health and Safety Alerts

#7-8-02 MUI rule definitions

#41-6-07 Choking Study results

#42-6-07 Theft of medications

#43-11-07 Status Epilepticus

#11-3-08 Psychotropic Medications

#44-03-08 Red flags when changing providers

#46-08-08 Osteoporosis

#8-11-03 Prone Restraint

#8-11-04 Prone Restraint

#39-01-09 Peanut Butter Safety

#37-01-09 Hot Liquid Scalds

#51-02-09 Health and Well Being is Priority One

#47-05-09 H1N1 Flu (Swine) Virus

#2-05-09 Keeping Safe in the Summer-Part 1

#2-05-09 Keeping Safe in the Summer-Part 2

Calamity Days

Codes for Stark County MRDD Calamity Days have been recently changed. It's very important that everyone understands the changes and communicates those changes to all staff, individuals and families. To download the new Calamity Day CODES click here. Download

Extreme heat Guidelines