Ohio RSC Announces More Local Partnerships Promise to Boost Employment for Ohioans with Disabilities
The VRP3 Program generates $8 million in local funds keeping $37.4 million dedicated to employment for Ohioans with disabilities (Columbus) - Eleven local agencies from across the state have recently established cooperative agreements with the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC) to generate new, high-quality vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs, expand services to people with disabilities and maximize federal match funding for Ohio. The partnerships are established through the agency's
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ODMH Pediatric Psychiatry Network Launched Pediatric Psychiatry Network Launches Statewide Critical Decision Support Now Available To Ohio Physicians
To address a shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and provider organizations across the state have launched Pediatric Psychiatry Network, an easy-access consultation and support service for primary care physicians. The purpose of the network is to help primary care doctors deliver and coordinate care for Ohio's
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Ohio mother, autism advocate is honored for work
Jennifer Brown remembers the summer day in 1977 when her son was diagnosed with autism. "Back then, they were still saying autism was caused by poor parenting," says Brown, who lives in Evendale. "They were still calling parents 'refrigerator mothers.' " In other words, cold and uncaring. That wasn't true of Brown then, now or anytime in between. Soon after Richard Brown's diagnosis at age 3, she became an advocate for him and others. She stopped pursuing a law degree so she could work with people with autism and their families. Today, she is outreach coordinator at the Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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2010 OCALI Conference – Autism Society subsidizing Parent/Family Registrations, Hosting Parent Corner
The 2010 Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) statewide Conference will be November 17-19, 2010 in Columbus at the Columbus Convention Center. Registrations are now open! Registration for Parents and Family members is only $100 for the three day conference courtesy of the Autism Society of Ohio! Featured Speakers for the
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Self Empowered Life Funding (SELF) Waiver Submitted to CMS October 27, 2010
As described in the September 29, 2010 issue of Pipeline (Pipeline Volume 4 Issue 20) the Self Empowered Life Funding (SELF) waiver, which was named by self advocates at last
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Study at Nisonger Center (OH UCEDD) Uses Alzheimer's Drug to Treat Kids with Autism

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers at The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center are using a drug normally prescribed for Alzheimer’s patients to determine if it will improve the communication skills of children with autism.

Researchers theorize that if children with autism experience over-activity of the same neurochemical at work in Alzheimer’s disease, then one of the medicines used for Alzheimer’s may help in autism, too.

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Letter from Governor Ted Strickland to the Developmental Disability Community
The Strickland for Governor Campaign sent this letter to groups that are part of the DD Community in Ohio. The Autism Society of Ohio is sharing this information with you as we would share information from any candidate that contacted our organization. Sharing this letter should not be considered an endorsement, either explicit or implied, of Strickland for Governor by the Autism Society of Ohio. Additionally, the Autism Society of Ohio has recently send letters to the Gubernatorial Campaigns of Ted Strickland (D), John Kasich (R) and Dennis Spisak (Green) regarding HB8, autism insurance coverage and will publish any responses to those inquiries both in the DIGEST and on our website.
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ODMH Launches Webpage for Military Service Members and Families
The Ohio Department of Mental Health has developed an informational webpage about services and supports available for military service members and their families. Also included on this page is a list of links to organizations that provide support to service members, youth, and family members. To find out more Click HERE
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