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Autism Society of Ohio Weekly Digest January 30, 2012

Autism Society Weekly Digest Monday, 30 January 2012

News Letter Archive

autism_awareness 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.

DODD Prior Authorization Process Improvements
Towards the end of 2011, DODD and ODJFS met to consider modifications to the prior-
authorization request review process for individuals on the Individual Options waiver.
We have made considerable progress and have targeted some changes that may help to
speed up the reviews and better serve the individuals who need the medically necessary
services.
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School to Work Transition Partnership Brewing

(from the Rehabilitative Services Commission weekly newsletter FOCUS)

Note: The Autism Society of Ohio meets quarterly with Administrator Miller and this issue has been part of all of our discussions. Happy to see that this is being addressed!

We had a great meeting at RSC this week with a team
from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) led by
state Superintendent Stan Heffner. RSC and ODE are
teammates in the mission of assisting young people
with an individualized education plan to a successful
transition from school to work with an individualized plan
of employment. This joint mission is underlined by the
fact that our federal funding source, the Rehabilitation
Services Administration (RSA), is an agency of the U.S.
Department of Education.
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Help Needed in Identifying The Needs of Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
In preparation for our new grant application to the U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities, we need your help in identifying the needs of Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families. We are especially interested in surveying persons with developmental disabilities, their families and providers to learn about services and supports needed across the following areas:
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RSC Searching for New Commissioners
from the RSC Weekly Focus newsletter
The Rehabilitation Services Commission must have perfect attendance just to have a commission meeting. That’s because we have four of seven commissioners, just enough for a quorum. With three seats on the Rehabilitation Services Commission to fill, we are searching for candidates for appointment to our board. Commissioners are appointed by Governor Kasich and approved by the Senate to seven year terms on the RSC board. Ohio law allows one reappointment.
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Looking for Family Members!
Ohio received a federal System of Care Expansion Planning grant SAMHSA to develop a strategic plan to expand services and supports for youth and young adults with mental illnesses (ages 14 - 21). Ohio's strategic plan will incorporate the plans and work done by state level committees that have focused on this population.
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Adolescent sibs (12-18) needed for a focus group on Thursday, February 2, from 7-9 pm
The Nisonger Center is partnering in an extension of a project last year that asked for the perspectives of parents on the impact on their families of having children with disabilities. The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council is funding focus groups and an associated study of siblings' perspectives this year. We have been successful in recruiting adult sibs for a focus group on Monday, but we still need quite a few adolescent sibs (12-18) for a focus group on Thursday, February 2, from 7-9 pm.
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Join us for the Central Ohio Autism Basketball Shootout!

We’re excited to announce the 2nd Annual Autism Puzzle Shootout program, starting Friday, January 20th at Desales-Watterson game at Otterbein. This will be the first of a series of at six high school games over the next 4 weeks to raise awareness of autism and funds for autism charities - including the Autism Society of Ohio!
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Join us for Autism Awareness Night with the Columbus Blue Jackets!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are hosting an Autism Awareness on Sunday, March 25, 2012 during their game against the Edmonton Oilers at 3pm and part of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Autism Society of Ohio. Purchase tickets and help raise money to benefit the programs as services of the Autism Society of Ohio! A free CBJ hat with every ticket purchased!
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Enter to Win a Suite at a Columbus Blue Jackets Game!
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The Columbus Blue Jackets are partnering with the Autism Society of Ohio to help raise awareness of autism in the Columbus area. On February 24, 2012, the Columbus Blue Jackets are hosting the Colorado Avalanche at 7pm. The Autism Society of Ohio would like to offer you the opportunity to host twelve (12) people in a luxury suite!
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Volunteer for the Autism Society of Ohio Neighbor's Program
The Autism Society of Ohio is recruiting volunteers to offer a new support system for families!
We know parents are sometimes the best resource!
The Autism Society Neighbor to Neighbor Program
We are currently recruiting Neighbors in the Greater Columbus, Akron and Cincinnati areas only.
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OHT Launches New Website & Dual Eligible Concept Paper
from the OACBHA e-newsletter
On the one year anniversary of Governor Kasich creating the Office of Health Transformation, the office has launched a new website. The website can be used as a way to stay informed on efforts to modernize Medicaid, streamline health and human services, and improve overall health system performance.
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