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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. We wish you and your family Happy Holidays! The Digest will be on vacation next week.
Thirty-One Gifts Fundraiser Benefiting the Autism Society of Ohio
Thirty-One Gifts started a sale today until Friday December 30, 2011 on lunch totes, $10 for the regular lunch tote (Product # 3000, 19 prints to choose from), and $15 for the new cinch lunch tote (Product # 3785, 5 prints to choose from). These totes can be personalized and make wonderful gifts. I have decided to make this sale a fundraiser and give all my commission to the Autism Society of Ohio. My goal is 100 totes sold! Help us help these families that have struggled with autism and need help. Thanks! Jenn Stamper Weeks (Mother of an autistic son-Gavin). Read more...
CMS Approves SELF Waiver
New Waiver Offers More Independence to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities! The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) announced today that Ohioans with developmental disabilities soon will have a new option that allows them freedom to control how they receive support services. Under the recently federally-approved Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF) waiver, individuals direct how their approved support dollars are allocated, and how they receive waiver services like remote monitoring and health equipment or supplies. They also can utilize new services such as Community Inclusion and Integrated Employment to help live more inclusive lives within their communities. Read more...
Have your waiver services been reduced?
LRS has heard from people receiving services in the developmental disabilities system that their waiver services are being reduced or eliminated, including cases that are increasing the reliance on family members to provide supports. Have your waiver services been reduced? Read more...
Help Me Grow Draft Rules
The Ohio Department of Health, as the lead agency for the Help Me Grow program, has posted new rules for the program. You can access the rules by going to this link on the internet: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/rules/drafts/drafts.aspx Read more...
Search for ADA Advisory Committee Members for Ohio Sec of State
The Ohio Secretary of State's Office is searching for people with disabilities, advocates, disability organizations and other interested parties to serve on an ADA Advisory Committee. This is your chance to provide advice to the Secretary of State's Office on issues pertaining to people with disabilities and assuring the voting process is accessible for everyone. Read more... More Links:
 Federal News and Alerts
Latest news and legislative action alerts from Washington DC and Capitol Hill on autism and disability related issues.
Latest News and information from The Autism Society of America
Information on resources and events sponsored by local Autism Society chapters around Ohio.
 Upcoming Events
Upcoming seminars, educational opportunities, fun events, etc. from around Ohio that might be of interest to the Ohio autism community.
 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.
New Books, Resources, and Products for individuals with autism, families, and those who work with them in Ohio.
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