The 1st Annual Autism Society of Ohio Bowling
Join us in The 1st Annual Autism Society of Ohio Bowling for Autism Challenge!  The challege will take place in bowling centers throughout Ohio. The Challenge is designed to gain funds and support for Ohio families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is a tremendous opportunity to help Ohio families in need who struggle with Autism. Stay tuned for more information for an exciting family fun filled event!!!
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Bethesda, MD (July 26, 2010) – The Autism Society joined disabilities advocates from across the nation as the White House marked the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Autism Society President and CEO Lee Grossman and Susan Pieples, president of Autism Society of
Indiana, were invited to the White House to mark the occasion. Sondra Williams, a person on the autism

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The Autism Society of Ohio is Moving!
As of August 1, 2010, the Autism Society will be moving to 470 Glenmont Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43214.  Our phone number will remain the same, but our new fax number will be (614) 754-6332.  We will be sharing space with with Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) which will provide us greater opportunities for collaboration.  We are very excited about our new office!  Please be sure to share the news!
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Autism Society of Ohio Board Member Marla Root wins Ohio Advocacy Award
The Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities (GCPD) has selected the Marla Root as the recipient of the 2010 “Advocacy” Award. Taylor Krcek nominated her for this prestigious award. This award is given to an organization or person who provides extraordinary advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Your efforts to advocate for an
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ADA Report Card Results for Ohio
To mark the 20th Anniversary of the ADA the DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center conducted a poll to learn more about the perception of people with disabilities, their family members and individuals who work with people with disabilities regarding the implementation of the ADA in their communities. For more information and to view the results of the poll visit: www.adareportcard.org/ReportCard
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Due Process Hearing Resolution Period - New Federal Regulations Issued
The Office for Special Education Programs (OSEP) has issued guidance to state education agencies concerning the timeliness of due process hearing request resolutions. OSEP has a long standing concern about the amount of time it takes to reach decisions in due process hearings. As a result, the new federal regulations issued August 14, 2006 instituted a 30 day resolution period after a
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New Requirement for Ohio Autism Scholarship Users
The Office for Exceptional Children/Ohio Department of Education (OEC/ODE) now requires a copy of the current Individual Education Plan, from the district of residence, for any student who is approved for the Autism Scholarship Program. You can forward a copy of the student's current IEP to OEC/ODE. The document can be scanned then e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or mailed to the following address:
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