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ASO Weekly Digest June 7,2010


Autism Society of Ohio - June 7, 2010
		News From ASO Motorcycle Ride Now For Autism - proceeds benefit Autism Society of Ohio! The Ride will begin at A.D. Farrow Harley Davidson at Northstar in Sunbury Ohio on Saturday July 31, 2010 with registration beginning at 9:45 and first bikes out at 11 and end at Quaker Steak and Lube on Lyra Drive in Columbus Ohio...The stops are still being planned and confirmed but will be in either southern Morrow and Delaware Counties..All of the proceeds from the ride will go to various autism charities Read more... LRS files amended complaint in Doe v. State of Ohio lawsuit The Ohio Legal Rights Service (LRS) filed an amended complaint in the Doe v. State of Ohio class action education lawsuit. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, addresses inadequate funding for Ohio's special education programs and unlawful discrimination against students with disabilities. Specifically targeted in the complaint is Read more... DODD updates OEDI and COEDI The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) has updated the Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (OEDI) and the Children's Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (COEDI). The two instruments and the user's guide have been consolidated into one easier-to-use format. Questions have been modernized (e.g., a question about television or radio programming now asks about Read more... Progress on Ohio’s Olmstead Report The Ohio Executive Medicaid Management Administration (EMMA), in collaboration with several state agencies, has released a second draft of Ohio’s Olmstead report entitled, Balancing and Beyond: A Vision for Community Services and Supports for Individuals with Read more... Tassé Elected to National Developmental Disabilities Board Marc J. Tassé, director of The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center, has been elected to a progressive, four-year leadership term with the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In his first year, to begin July 1, 2010, Tassé will serve as vice president, followed each subsequent year as president-elect, president and past president. Tassé will have the opportunity to Read more... Ohio Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials The Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials (CISAM) is a statewide project funded by the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children. CISAM’s role is to assist school personnel in locating large print and braille textbooks; audio Read more... Ohio Department of Insurance launches new consumer protection campaign! The Ohio Department of Insurance is excited to announce the launch of their newest campaign, Take Action: Protect Yourself From Fraud. We have developed a new website associated with this program, www.takeaction.ohio.gov which will help to educate and protect all consumers from fraud, but is specifically targeted toward issues that can financially exploit the aging and senior population. Read more... Take a moment to complete the following survey for Ohio Legal Rights Service Has your child been restrained or secluded in school? Legal Rights Service (LRS) is conducting a survey on the use of restraint and seclusion in Ohio's schools or other education settings. LRS will use information from the surveys to learn about the experiences of students with disabilities across Ohio and to advocate for their education rights and personal safety. Unlike in hospitals and other Read more... Ohio Healthcare Reform Website Ohio launched a website to keep people informed about healthcare reform activities related to the federally passed healthcare reform bill. This website is available Click Here Read more... Registration is now open for the 2010 OCALI Conference, the nation's premier event in autism, assistive technology and low-incidence disabilities. The Conference is scheduled for November 17-19, 2010, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH USA. Over 200 sessions will be presented by scholars, leaders and experts from across the United States and beyond. Over 90 exhibitors Read more... Autism Society of Ohio now on Twitter! The Autism Society of Ohio is now on Twitter! Follow us at http://twitter.com/AutismSocietyOh. Welcome My Autism Recovery (moonman239), Jim Potantus (jpotantus), Tracy Frasier (cathaspmom), Art Possibilities (ArtPossible) and Shaylyn Ball (ShayBabyBoo) five of our new followers! Read more... Federal News and Alerts Medicaid/Medicare/Housing (From the Disability Policy Coalition) On Friday, May 28 the House passed H. R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, by a vote of 215-204. The $113 billion measure extends unemployment insurance compensation, blocks cuts in doctors' Medicare payments, increases infrastructure funding, and retroactively extends tax code provisions that expired at the end of Read more... Civil Rights/ ADA/Olmstead (From the Disability Policy Coalition) The Justice Department announced it has filed briefs in three separate cases in Florida, Illinois and New Jersey as part of its continuing effort to enforce civil rights laws that require states to end discrimination against and unnecessary segregation of persons with disabilities. The Department's filings support two private lawsuits seeking relief in Florida and Read more... Update on Toxic Chemical Reform Autism Society participates in stakeholder meetings The House Energy and Commerce Committee has concluded the stakeholder feedback process regarding the draft bill of the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010. The Autism Society participated in this feedback process. The bill Read more... Autism Society Chapter Information Triple your gift to the Autism Society! A group of donors who prefer to remain anonymous has agreed to TRIPLE any gift you make before June 15th - up to a total of $50,000! If you make a gift of $25, it'll be worth $75. $50 becomes $150, and $100 becomes $300, all to support families living with autism. Your gift, Read more... National Conference Keynotes, Continuing Medical Education and Science Symposium Announced To be held July 7-10 in Dallas The Autism Society is excited to announce the roster of keynote speakers at the 2010 National Conference: Thursday, July 8 – Opening Keynote The Obama Administration’s Efforts on Autism Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy Read more... There's Still Time to Help us Set Up a 24/7 Support Line for Families Affected by Autism Please continue to vote at Pepsi Refresh The Autism Society is disappointed to report that our “Set up a 24/7 support line for families and people with autism” idea did not get Pepsi Refresh project funding in May (the grant was only awarded to the two ideas that got the highest number of votes). However, our idea was in the top 100 in number of votes cast, so we now have a second month to try and get Read more... Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film! Mark your calendars for the next AMC-Autism Society Sensory Friendly Film, "Toy Story 3," on June 26. We will be showing the movie at 10 a.m. local time in participating theatres nationwide. Find a location near you at www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by Read more... "Autism Journeys": Kim Our story is like many others. Around 18 months, we started noticing differences in our daughter Gianna. She wouldn't always respond to her name and seemed to be slipping into her own world. We lived in Boca Raton, Florida, and took her to Miami Children's Hospital/Dan Marino Center where we saw child neurologist, Dr. Roberto Tuchman. He was excellent and told us in no Read more... Autism Headlines Weekly The Autism Society brings you the best autism news from around the Web. This week we go international with stories from Nepal, Canada, Australia, China, and right here in the U.S. and more: Read more... Infants Capable of Learning While Asleep Finding may lead to tests for developmental disabilities Newborn infants are capable of a simple form of learning while they’re asleep, according to a study by researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health. The finding may one day lead to a test that can identify infants at risk for developmental disorders, such Read more... New Book on Coping with School Transitions "Successful School Change and Transition for the Child with Asperger Syndrome" Moving to a new school can be a daunting prospect for the child with Asperger syndrome (AS), and parents are often left feeling powerless to help prevent the anxiety and loss of confidence that may ensue. Clare Lawrence’s new book, Successful School Change and Transition for the Child with Asperger Syndrome, provides parents of children with AS with practical advice on how to prepare their Read more... National Conference News: Saloon it Up, Respite Care and Exhibit Sales The 41st National Conference and Exposition will be held in Dallas, Texas, July 7-10. Advance registration is available for the conference from now until July 1. This year all full registrations will include access to the recordings of all conference sessions as part of the registration fee. Register at www.autism-society.org/conference. Saloon It Up! Experience a little bit of Texas right in the Hyatt. When you register online, you can also purchase your tickets to our Saloon It Up night on Friday, July 9. The event includes country dancing with Buck Reams, Texas barbeque and a chance to get your photo taken with a real longhorn bull! Tickets are $50 a person Read more... New Parent Guide for High-Functioning Autism Book offers advice and strategies Children with High-Functioning Autism: A Parent’s Guide offers parents information to help them navigate the path as they first perceive differences, seek assistance and treatment and help their child with autism develop into his or her full potential. Including examples of the author’s own experiences with her child with autism, this book helps families realize that there are others on similar paths – and help is available. With topics ranging from understanding the first signs of autism, the diagnosis Read more... Schilling Family Offers Memoir of Asperger's "The Best Kind of Different" Until the summer of 2007, the word Asperger’s was not a part of Shonda Schilling’s vocabulary, but that summer changed everything. By then, her household was in chaos as her son Grant spiraled out of control. Complicating matters was the fact that Shonda’s husband, Curt, was constantly on the road pitching for the Boston Red Sox, so he wasn’t always around to see Grant’s behavior firsthand. It was a disastrous first attempt at summer camp that told Shonda something was definitely wrong. It was Read more... Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders New book from Dr. James Coplan In Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, James Coplan, M.D., leads parents step-by-step through first suspicion of an autism spectrum disorder to getting the diagnosis, to selecting the right therapies – not only at the outset, but over time—as their child’s needs and abilities evolve.Dr. Coplan’s advice enables parents to make informed medical decisions, Read more... Autism Society Chapter Events Greater Akron Chapter Monday, June 21, 2010-Aspies Greater Akron- Come bowl with us! Please join us for a fun night of bowling from 6-9pm at Bill White's Akron Lanes 2911 E. Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44312. Special per person pricing: $2.75 per game - $1.00 for shoe rental. Bumpers Read more... Central Ohio Chapter Chapter meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month (except July, November and December) Meeting Location: OCALI, 470 Glenmont Ave. Columbus, OH (formerly COSERRC) Meetings scheduled for 2010 include: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Read more... The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland ASGC Summer Social Skills Camp Located at The City of Independence Park We only have a few slots left for our Social Skills Summer Camp 2010. If you would like applications or more information, please contact us at (216) 556-4937 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications and brochures are also available on our website at www.asgc.org. Read more... Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati The Greater Cincinnati Chapter does not have any events at this time P.O. Box 43027 Cincinnati, OH 45243-0027 513-561-2300 Fax: 513-561-4748 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.autismcincy.org Read more... Autism Society of Dayton 2010 Grant Cycle Begins June 1, 2010 Thanks to the generous support of our participants, sponsors, and donors at our third annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism Awareness, we will be able to double our monthly Grant allocations during the 2010-2011 Grant Cycle! The Read more... Central Ohio Events Tuesday, June 8, 2010: Free Training: Parents' Rights in the Special Education Process, Lancaster Friday, June 11, 2010: Training for Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families and Support Staff, Columbus Tuesday, July 6, 2010: Work Opportunities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: LIFE Works Program, Columbus Read more... Northwest Events Friday, June 11, 2010: Operation Reconnect: Understanding The Needs of Military Service Members & Their Families, Bowling Green State University Tuesday, June 15, 2010: FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Toledo Read more... Northeast Events Tuesday, June 8, 2010: Free Meeting/Training in Trumbull County Tuesday, June 22, 2010: 8th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference - Life-Long Strategies for Success, Cleveland Area Thursday, June 24, 2010:Conference: Connecting the Dots Matching the Pieces, Mantua Read more... Southwest Events Saturday, June 19, 2010, DAFEAT workshop "I Want to Learn! An Intro to Beginning Structured Teaching", Dayton Read more...
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