In the Community – Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition
The Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (NEOBHC) is the first organization in Ohio that addresses health disparities specifically in the African American community. Founded to address inequities in education, employment, housing, and health, the NEOBHC works...
Liner Legal Founder Weight Loss Success Story
Letter from the Founder: Michael Liner I’m going to brag a little bit. Because when last December, dressed in a full Santa getup, I made a 2018 New Years’ resolution video announcing the Liner Legal Largest Loser challenge and explaining my personal goal to get my...
Liner Legal Five Year Anniversary
Letter from the Founder: Michael Liner Five years. It hadn’t dawned on me that I was celebrating a significant work anniversary until I got an automated message from LinkedIn in mid-August congratulating me for five years at Liner Legal. On one hand, it feels like...
Medical Professional of the Month – Dr. Adam Hedaya, M.D.
Dr. Adam Hedaya was in middle school when he knew his future would involve a career in the medical field. He is inspired by his father and uncle, both successful doctors. Dr. Hedaya’s childhood dream remained a strong influence in his life and led him to enroll at The...
In the Community – S.U.P.E.R. Learning Center
When Lyn’s Goodwin’s daughter, Alyssa Goodwin, was diagnosed with dyslexia and several other learning disabilities as a child, she was pushed away by her school district and was told she needed to find other arrangements for Alyssa’s education. Her response? “You just...
2018 ADA Day Cleveland
2018 ADA Day Cleveland - Wade Oval To celebrate 18 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect on July 26, 1990, Cleveland hosted its annual ADA Day at Wade Oval on July 25, 2018. Chris Garr, the Events Chairperson for ADA Cleveland and Director...
Cleveland Dance Company Breaking Disability Boundaries
In the Community: Dancing Wheels Company Mary Verdi-Fletcher opened the Dancing Wheels Company in 1980 after recognizing the lack of resources available for individuals with disabilities to train in dance with their non-disabled peers. Ten years later in 1990, Mary...
Family Nurse Practitioner Serves as Guide and Educator to Local Community
Medical Professional of the Month: Rachel Lester, MSN-FNP Rachel Lester always had an interest in working in the medical field. Unlike some of her other colleagues, however, she didn’t decide to fully pursue it until after graduation when she received her diploma from...
New Ohio Law Improves Communication Between Law Enforcement and Those with Disabilities
In April 2017, a Columbus, Ohio resident called the Ohio House of Representatives to raise a concern about a topic close to her heart. Her son was diagnosed with a mild form of Autism at an early age and was now a teenager, studying to take his driver’s license test...
Our Largest Loser 2018 Results
Liner Legal Largest Loser launched Monday, April 16. The first annual Largest Loser was a free 12-week wellness program aimed at making Northeast Ohio a healthier place by emphasizing healthy eating on as little as a food stamp budget, and exercising even from your...