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Upcoming SPEAR Events

October 2026-January 2027

We are currently raising money to support the installation of an accessible turf surface at the Montgomery Elementary Playground. Click here for information and to donate!

14 November 2026 - TWO fundraisers for the Montgomery Playground Accessibility Project!

1. CrossFit Illuminate, 807 Loveland-Madeira Rd., at 9:00AM. All fitness levels welcome. Proceeds donated to the playground accessibility project.
Flyer for workout fundraiser on November 14, 2026 at Cross-Fit Illuminate, 807 Loveland-Madeira Rd., at 9:00AM. All fitness levels welcome.

Flyer for workout fundraiser on November 14, 2026 at Cross-Fit Illuminate, 807 Loveland-Madeira Rd., at 9:00AM. All fitness levels welcome.

2. Chipotle, 111257 Reed-Hartman Highway in Blue Ash, from 4:00PM-8:00PM. 25% of proceeds will be donated to the playground accessibility project.
Flyer for Chipotle fundraiser on November 14 from 4-8PM at the Chipotle at 11257 Reed Hartman Highway in Blue Ash. 25% of sales get donated to the cause. Order online for pickup using code GXELGZZ or show the flyer in the restaurant.

Flyer for Chipotle fundraiser on November 14 from 4-8PM at the Chipotle at 11257 Reed Hartman Highway in Blue Ash. 25% of sales get donated to the cause. Order online for pickup using code GXELGZZ or show the flyer in the restaurant.

SPEAR meeting info can be found here.

Past SPEAR Events

October 2025

2025 School Board Candidate Meetings (Online)
These meetings provide an opportunity to hear the 2025 Sycamore school board candidates discuss special education and disability-related issues. We compiled a set of Questions for 2025 School Board Candidates [PDF] submitted by SPEAR members and edited to ensure that candidates would address concerns representing a wide range of student ages and abilities.

April-May 2025

SPEAR held its "April Tools Day" useful-stuff exchange online.

December 2024

SPEAR's winter gathering featured crafts and snacks, and we filled care packages for local families in need, which were distributed through Operation Give Back.

August 2024

At our back-to-school event, we enjoyed snacks, hide and seek, stomp rockets, and the playground at Swaim Park despite the rain!

May 2024

Our end-of-year picnic at Pioneer Park was a blast!

February 2024

SPEAR hosted a discussion of summer activities for kids with disabilities.

October 2023

SPEAR organized town hall meetings with each of the 2023 candidates for school board.

District Events

2025-2026

Parent Connections Meetings
Hosted by Mandy Friend, Parent Mentor, these virtual meetings cover a variety of special ed and disability-related topics and allow parents to connect with each other. Contact Mandy Friend for the schedule.

Community Event Calendars

UCEDD/DDBP Caregiver Training Programs and UCCEDD/DDBP Calendar of Trainings and Events

The Aves Abilities Facebook page and Aves Abilities Twitter Feed frequently list events of interest.