Autism Society sponsoring new Social Skills group for Adults with Aspergers in Summit County
The Autism Society of Ohio and the Autism Society of Greater Akron are sponsoring a new support group in Summit County - Aspergers' Boot Camp. It is a skills group where various activities will be introduced and practiced in the group and then at home such as the art of conversation, facial recognition
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Ohio Autism Insurance Coverage - HB8 Update
The elections are over, the votes are counted and the political ads are finally over!  The Alliance for Autism Insurance Reform in Ohio, including the Autism Society of Ohio has been meeting to determine how this will affect the Autism Insurance Coverage bill - HB 8 - and where we go from here. First and foremost - THANK YOU for all of your work with legislators at the grassroots level on
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Department of Aging Asks Ohioans to Send Caregiver Stories
The Ohio Department of Aging, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and other human services agencies, is asking Ohio residents of all ages to submit their stories of love and devotion to the Family Caregiving Story Project.  Both caregivers and those who receive assistance  from family members and friends are encouraged to send in their personal accounts of the challenges and triumphs that are part of caregiving relationships.
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ODODD Director John Martin presents before the Federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Council
DODD Director John Martin recently was asked to address the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IACC).   Much of his presentation highlighted the efforts of Ohio’s Interagency Workgroup on  Autism (IWGA).       

The federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Services Subcommittee held a workshop in Rockville, Maryland in early November titled, “Building a Seamless System of Quality Services & Supports Across the Lifespan.” The workshop focused on policy issues related to the system of services and
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RSC Administrator Michael Rench Retiring
Dear RSC partners:

I have submitted a letter to Governor Ted Strickland indicating that I will be retiring from public service effective January 9, 2011. I have been working in the social justice field for 42 years. It is now time to move on to the next phase in life.
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