The 1st Annual Autism Society of Ohio Bowling

First Annual Bowling for Autism Challenge - weekend of August 20-21-22, 2010

The event will be held in bowling alleys throughout Ohio at the weekend of August 20-21-22, 2010.  Click HERE for details and to find a location near you!

The 1st Annual Autism Society of Ohio Bowling for Autism Challenge will take place in bowling centers throughout Ohio. The Challenge is designed to gain funds and support for families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is a tremendous opportunity to help Ohio families in need who struggle with Autism. 1 in 110 children born today in with have Autism.

 

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Ohio High Risk Insurance Pool Now Open!
As you may be aware, the new federal health care reform law requires states to set up a temporary health insurance program – or "high risk pool" – for uninsured people with preexisting health conditions. This program will last until 2014, when full federal reforms will take effect. Ohio has designated Medical Mutual of Ohio as the nonprofit entity to administer the high risk pool program for the state. We need your help in getting the word out to eligible Ohioans about this important program. Beginning August 1st,
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Community College Times article features Autism College Transition program at Columbus State
(Provided by communitycollegenews.com)
Columbus State Community College (CSCC) in Ohio has developed an orientation program to help students with autism transition into college classrooms.
The emphasis of the program—which is a joint project between the college and the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
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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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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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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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Ohio's Sondra Williams meets President Obama for ADA Day

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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