Possible "Autism" Fundraising Scam in Ohio
During the past few days, we have received inquiries from individuals telling us that they are getting phone calls soliciting money on behalf of an organization - the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation - which says that the Autism Society is supportive of that organization and implying that funds raised will be provided to the Autism Society. The Autism Society has not given any permission to any non Autism Society chapter or affiliate agency to raise money on its behalf. Any organization stating we have is not providing truthful information. The Autism Society has issued an immediate cease and desist order to the agency making such calls.

A New Online Tool for Consumers: Healthcare.gov
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled the new website: www.healthcare.gov. This site provides consumers with both public and private health coverage options and helps them take control of their health care by connecting them to new information and resources that will help them access quality, affordable health care coverage. Starting in October, the website will also provide price estimates for the different health care plans. Additionally, the new site provides information related to the new health care legislation. To visit the new site, click on: http://www.healthcare.gov/
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A new website is launching at www.autism.ohio.gov!
Ohio's Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA), facilitated by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, is pleased to announce its new site that will introduce you to the IWGA partnership of state agencies, allow you to follow the group's progress, and give you an opportunity to provide input toward its work. The site offers many features, so you can:
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OLRS files amended complaint in Doe v. State of Ohio lawsuit
 The Ohio Legal Rights Service said it is asking a federal judge in Columbus to declare unconstitutional the state's new system of funding and providing services to students with disabilities who are enrolled in public schools. An amended version of a previously filed class action complaint asks U.S. District Judge John Holschuh to prohibit the Ohio Department of Education and other defendants from failing to operate a system that complies with federal law.

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
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