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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.
Dr. Jim Ball to Speak at Conference in Chillicothe, Sponsored in Part by the Autism Society of Ohio
Dr. Jim Ball, Autism Society national president and nationally recognized behavior expert, is coming to Chillicothe! The Autism Society of Ohio is one of the sponsors of the Autism Symposium, February 25, 2012 presented by Adena Health Systems. The conference is to be held at PACCAR Medical Education Center 446, Hospital Rd., Chillicothe, Ohio. Read more...
Bullying law brings rule changes
A new state law gives school districts the authority to suspend students who send a text or post something on the Internet that is deemed to be harrassing, intimidating or bullying to another student. Read more...
Choosing An Autism Scholarship Provider
 A guide to help you sort out the educational options under the Autism Scholarship for your child with autism other than public school. This includes assembling an educational team from a variety of providers. Just as all public school programs are different, so too, are all Autism Scholarship providers. It is important to evaluate any program you might be considering, both public and private, weighing the pros and cons of each, keeping the needs of your child with autism and your families’ needs in mind. Read more...
Join us for Autism Awareness Night with the Columbus Blue Jackets!
 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! Read more...
Autism Society of Ohio Greater Akron Office send "Friend" Videos to Schools
They're ready to go! Videos on being a friend to someone with autism are being mailed today to 65 School Districts in the Greater Akron area (Summit, Medina, Stark, Wayne and Portage Counties)! Our schools have the power to make THE difference for children on the autism spectrum. The Autism Society of Ohio, Greater Akron Office is proud to donate this resource as part of our April, Autism Awareness Month activities. Read more...
LRS launches online voter education tutorial
Learn about the importance of your right to vote and how the voting process works by taking LRS' latest tutorial, the Project Vote Online Voter Education Tool Kit. This self-paced online training program, which was tested by a group of people with disabilities prior to being launched, provides the information you need to exercise your right to vote. The tutorial is free and available 24/7 on the LRS website. Read more...
Ohio's Academic Content Standards Extended (OACS-E) open for public comment
The Ohio Academic Content Standards – Extended (OACS-E) are also commonly known as the extended standards. The extended standards help to ensure that students with significant cognitive disabilities are provided with multiple ways to learn and are given opportunities to demonstrate knowledge, while retaining the rigor and high expectations of the Common Core and Ohio Academic Content Standards. Read more...
OHT Seeks Input from Medicaid Waiver Recipients and Medicare/Medicaid Eligible Beneficiaries
Ohio Medicaid recently released concept papers on how to Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Benefits and Expand and Streamline Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services. The concept papers are for discussion, input and testing and are not finished products. Read more...
Consumer and Family Caregiver Online Questionnaire
Ohioans receiving both Medicare and Medicaid or enrolled in a Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waiver program are invited to complete this online questionnaire. The purpose of the questionnaire is to better understand what services Ohioans are receiving today Read more...
Consumer and Family Caregiver Statewide Conference Call
The Olmstead Taskforce is sponsoring a statewide conference call on February 17, 2012 for consumers and family caregivers to learn about and provide input on the concept papers. For more information about how to participate in the conference Read more...
State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children accepting applications for membership
The Ohio Department of Education’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) is seeking nominations for membership for a three year term beginning July 1, 2012. We are requesting your assistance with identifying potential members for this panel. We are seeking members who are individuals with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, teachers, administrators of programs for children with disabilities, representatives of institutions of higher education and representatives of a vocational, community schools, private schools, and community or business organizations concerned with the transition of children with disabilities. Read more...
Input Needed: Living facilities for adults with autism who require more involved care
My name is Daniel Silberstein and I have a teenage brother who is severely autistic. As he is transitioning into adulthood, I have become interested in living facilities that help adults with autism who require more involved care. I will share guardianship with my parents as soon as he turns 18 years old. I am a senior in Gahanna Lincoln High School’s Architecture and Construction Management Program. Gahanna is a suburb near Columbus, Ohio. During the second semester of my senior year, I am given the option to design a building of my choosing. I am going to design a “state of the art” group home in Franklin County that will be home to 10-12 adults with autism. The home’s components will be based on the results of this survey. Read more...
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. 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.
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.
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General News, Articles, and Information from around the world on autism and disability related issues for Ohio's autism community.
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