“Lest We Forget” film screening

Join the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services for a special screening of the award-winning documentary Lest We Forget: Silent Voices.

Lest We Forget: Silent Voices shares firsthand accounts from individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, advocates and professionals. The film examines the history of institutionalization in the United States and the movement toward dignity, inclusion and community-based support. It reveals a little-known chapter of the disability rights movement while honoring the voices of those whose stories have too often gone unheard.

Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for a moderated panel discussion featuring disability professionals, self-advocates, and community members who will reflect on the film's themes and explore the progress that has been made, as well as the work that continues to ensure equitable opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A, offering space for thoughtful dialogue, shared experiences, and deeper engagement with disability history, advocacy, and inclusion.

Lynne Calloway, M.Ed., is a retired educator with 40 years of work experience, and a 32-year veteran of Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services. She served in a variety of coordination and managerial roles that culminated in the unique and rewarding opportunity to work directly with families for 16 years. Lynne co-founded The Common Threads Network of Southwest Ohio, and is certified as a Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador. She currently serves on the board of Ohio Adult SIBS, an organization committed to support the brothers and sisters of people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

Lynne is Leah’s older sister, bestie, “sidekick” and advocate. Having Leah as a sister has taught Lynne to always have an open mind and heart, and to live a life believing what is possible.

Lynne has been married to Darrell for nearly five decades. They are the proud parents of two adult children and a grandparent to a grandson. They also partner to support Leah. Lynne also enjoys writing, dancing “like no one is watching,” and spending time with family.

Bree Moss is the Program Manager of Project CARE at YWCA Greater Cincinnati and a Cincinnati-based civic accessibility and systems-change leader whose work spans public transit, disability access, racial equity, broadcasting, survivor advocacy, and nonprofit governance. A Certified ADA Coordinator, she serves as Vice Chair of both the Cincinnati Accessibility Board of Advisors and the Hamilton County Accessibility Advisory Board, which she helped found, and as a Trustee of SORTA/Metro. Known for bringing community perspective into broader public conversations, Ms. Moss challenges audiences and institutions to recognize accessibility as a determinant of participation, autonomy, and power.

Kerstin Sjoberg is the President and CEO of Disability Rights Ohio, a post she’s held since 2020.

She leads Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) with a focus on empowering and elevating Ohioans with disabilities through advocacy and policy work. Under her strategic leadership, DRO was involved in advocacy and policy initiatives that benefitted 2,000,000 Ohioans in 2024.

Sjoberg is focused on ensuring that DRO’s advocacy is as effective as possible by empowering individuals with disabilities, engaging communities, and tirelessly working to improve access. DRO’s advocacy recognizes that people with disabilities face multiple, complex barriers throughout their lives. To maximize our impact, Sjoberg worked with DRO’s Board to focus on Ohioans with disabilities who are at heightened risk of harm, discrimination, isolation, or disconnection from essential service systems.

Sjoberg is committed to expanding DRO’s ability to meet the needs of Ohio’s disability community. Under her leadership, DRO revamped its policy and community engagement work, creating a new community engagement position, and successfully supported Ohioans with disabilities to expand access to Home and Community Based Services by increasing wages for direct care workers during the state budget. In addition, by leveraging partnerships, DRO secured funding to expand its education team with a statewide advocate to help students and families navigate the K-12 system.

Sjoberg’s commitment to justice and civil rights has guided her entire career. Prior to joining Disability Rights Ohio, Sjoberg was a member of the Litigation team at Jones Day in Columbus and a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable John D. Holschuh.

Gary Tonks, M.Ed. is the President/CEO of The Arc of Ohio. He has served The Arc for over 52 years as a volunteer, direct support staff, case manager and program director. His service has also included the position of Executive Director in Pennsylvania, Alabama, California, with over 29 years as the President/CEO in Ohio. Gary has a Master’s degree in Special Education/Supervision and has been intimately involved in development and expansion of Ohio’s Waiver programs. He currently serves on the Ohio Medicaid Advisory Committee, the Ohio STABLE Advisory Board and the Ohio Rise Advisory Council. He has received state and national recognition for both professional and lifetime achievement.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS) is a government social services agency established by state law. For more than 50 years, HCDDS has provided educational, vocational, and residential support and services to thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). Each year, we support nearly 10,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout their lives, from babies through seniors, by providing case management, monitoring service quality, and funding services provided by our community partners.