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 News From ASO
Latest news and information from Autism Society of Ohio on developments at the state level, events and resources for all affected by autism in Ohio.
New version of psychiatric manual released, open for public comment
 The latest version of an updated manual used to diagnose psychiatric conditions was released Tuesday and the public is being invited to comment through June 15. The changes will include a new framework that draws connections between previously unassociated disorders to prompt new research, as well as including Asperger's syndrome as part of the broader autism spectrum disorders. After field trials, the manual is expected to be released in 2012.
Re-enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program
 It's time to re-enroll in the Kroger Community rewards program to benefit the Autism Society of Ohio. Each spring Kroger asks its customers to designate the organization they want their rewards to benefit. So please take a moment to sign onto your Kroger Rewards account at http://krogercommunityrewards.com and designate the Autism Society of Ohio (non-profit number 83893) as your organization of choice. Read more...
4. A residential campus experience for high school and college students with disabilities
 Are you a high school student planning to attend college or a college freshmen or sophomore? Do you need help exploring careers to determine your major? Are you interested in learning about Assistive and Universal Technology that is available to you and can support your learning needs? Are you currently receiving or eligible to receive services from the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC) Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) Bureau of Services to the Visually Impaired (BSVI)? Would you like to improve your skills to live and succeed on a college campus? Read more...
DODD Proposing New Rule for Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC)
 The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is proposing a new rule for Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC). The proposed rule aligns with the Department’s goal of simplifying and streamlining rules by creating one rule per waiver service that includes documentation requirements and payment rates for that service. There are currently two lengthy rules for HPC. The Individual Read more...
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) now available
 The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) was established by the Affordable Care Act. The PCIP is administered by either your state or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides a health coverage option for children and adults in all 50 states and the District of Columbia who have been locked out of the health insurance market because of a pre-existing condition. This transitional program will continue until 2014 when Americans, regardless of their health status, will have Read more...
11. June 9-10, 2011 Workshop - Secondary Transition: Creating meaningful transition plans through the IEP process
 Secondary Transition: Creating Meaningful Transition Plans through the IEP Process workshop is a free two-day event that will focus on imple menting best practices through the development of individualized transition plans. Participants will be guided through an effective secondary transition planning process for students with disabilities that goes beyond the completion of the IEP to create and implement meaningful and effective transition plans. Read more...
Accommodations Manual and Accommodations Manual Training Now Available
 The Accommodations Manual - Selection, Use and Evaluation of Accommodations that Support Instruction and Assessment of Children with Disabilities has been developed by the Office for Exceptional (OEC) in the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). This manual is modeled after How to Select, Administer and Evaluate Use of Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment of Students with Disabilities, the work of the Assessing Special Education Students (ASES) State Collaborative on Read more...
Social Competence Webinar Series beginning May 2nd
 Sign up at http://www.ocali.org/view.php?nav_id=202OCALI, with funding from the Ohio Department of Education’s Office for Exceptional Children (OEC), is pleased to announce a 4-part webinar series for those working and living with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and low incidence disabilities.
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PBS series on Autism available on line
 If you missed the six-part PBS series on autism on the MacNeil Lehrer Report, you can find them on line here including extras.Highlights of the series include:
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Dover Middle School raising Awareness and Funds for the Autism Society
Members of Dover Middle School have been hard at work with all sorts of fun activities for Autism Awareness month designed to raise awareness as well as funds for the Autism Society of Ohio. Organized by Susan Hanna, an Intervention Specialist at Dover Middle School, the activities include producing televised morning announcements to share facts and raising more than $700 for the Autism Society of America during lunchtime sales of autism ribbon magnets, pins and jelly bracelets. Students have also charged $1 per person to participate Read more...
 Federal News and Alerts Latest news and legislative action alerts from Washington DC and Capitol Hill on autism and disability related issues.Action Needed: Contact Your Representatives for the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
(Information Provided by Autism Society of America) Please contact your Senators and Representatives and ask them to cosponsor the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act (S.613 AND H.R. 1208). This bill will allow parents to recover expert witness fees when they prevail in due process hearings and court actions under IDEA. Read more: http://support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=9Qm_glX09OsnXBkusj6DcQ.. Read more...
U.S. Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy Announces 2011 Theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(Information Provided by Autism Society of America) The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy has announced the official theme for October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month: "Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities." The theme honors the contributions of workers with disabilities and serves to inform the public that they represent a highly skilled talent pool that can help employers compete in today's global economy. Read more: http://support.autism-society.org/site/R?i=zx5kvVOReTxqucb85bqBmg..
 Autism Society Chapter Events and Information
 Upcoming Events
Upcoming seminars, educational opportunities, fun events, etc. from around Ohio that might be of interest to the Ohio autism community. {JEVENTS}
 General News, Articles, and Information
General News, Articles, and Information from around the world on autism and disability related issues for Ohio's autism community. Early Bird Registration for the National Conference Extended to May 15; Respite Care Now Open! CDC, Autism Society and Autism Speaks Hold Autism Seminar in New Brunswick, New Jersey Don't Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film! "Autism Journeys:" Karly's Story Join the Autism Society on Facebook Go to the National Conference, Help Research and Get a Ticket to Disney World
 Books, Resources, and Products
New Books, Resources, and Products for individuals with autism, families, and those who work with them in Ohio. Book Chronicles a Mother's and Son's Journey with the Personal and Social Challenges of Autism Resource Includes Over 600 Tips to Make Home Life and Outings Easier New Book Fosters Tolerance and Understanding Among Peers New Book Helps to Facilitate Transition to School Visual Support for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders by Bernard-Opitz, Vera and Häußler, Anne Secondary Transition: Creating Meaningful Transition Plans Through the IEP Process |
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