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News From
ASA-ASO:
- Federal Update/Alerts
Upcoming
Events, Resources, etc:
- News from the ASA:
ASA Calls for Global Recognition of Human
Rights for Individuals with ASD
AMC
Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America Announce
Partnership
What is the Culture of
Autism?
Visit the "Learn the Signs.
Act Early." website for information
about
- ASA-Autism Society of Greater Cleveland (ASGC) Monthly Parent Meeting Tonight
- Article: Autism Breakthrough: Girl's Writings Explain Her Behavior and Feelings
- Seminar: The Important Components for an Education Program, Aurora
- Study: Toddlers with autism focus on sounds, lip movements
- Article: Ohio group says budget would hurt special education
- Article: Children with autism practice skills on Nintendo Wii
- Meet Kelly Langston, Author of “Autism’s Hidden Blessings”, Portsmouth
- 2 Parent Informational Seminars from OCECD, Akron
- Article: Growing up with Asperger’s - Massillon, OH - The Independent
- Webinar: "Next Steps: Transition for Students with Disabilities."
- Jed Baker, OAR Conference Keynote Speaker on TV!
- “WHAT ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WISH ALL PARENTS KNEW”, Toledo
ASA-ASO is now posting all research
opportunities on our website. For information on available opportunities, visit
our webpage www.autismohio.org, click on
"Information" along the left side of the home page and then click on
"Studies/Surveys". CHECK OUT NEW LISTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES!
Have you purchased
your
Sincerely,
The Autism
Society of America - Autism Society of Ohio Chapter
( 330) 376-0211
fax: (330)
376-1226
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web: www.autismohio.org
Please
note: This is provided for information purposes only.
The ASA-ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or
services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement
by the ASA-ASO, either explicit or implied.
News From
ASA-ASO:
Autism Insurance Coverage Bill HB 8 recommended to Full House by HAA Committee
The fourth hearing of HB 8, Autism Insurance Coverage, before the House Healthcare Access and Affordability Committee, held Wednesday, March 31, 2009 went very well. Many thanks to the individuals with autism, their families, service providers and other supporters who attended!
The Committee, chaired by Rep. Lorraine Fende, reviewed a variety of amendments to the bill. Rep. Garland, committee Vice-Chair and the co-sponsor of HB 8, introduced an amendment to the bill to clarify the language in some sections and to add an "opt out" if cost increases exceed 1%. This amendment was passed by the committee. The Republican committee members then introduced a variety of amendments intended mainly to limit the scope of the bill - a yearly cost cap of $36,000, an age limit for coverage to 13 years old, limiting the number of visits covered, exempting employers with 50 or less employees. All of these amendments were tabled and not included in the bill.
The committee then voted 10-3 to favorably recommend HB 8 to the full House for consideration with three of the Republican members - Reps. Hackett, Lehner and Snitchler - voting to support the bill! Rep. Lehner also signed on as a sponsor of the bill!
Now is the time to contact your representative and as them to support HB 8! Please use this link to write to your state representative and urge him or her to support HB 8.
With a theme of The Voice of One –The Power of Many” the ARC organized Disability Public Policy Legislative Event was a huge success. Bill Hosket, Jr., a member of The OSU Hall of Fame, delivered the Keynote Address and provided a motivational presentation on the teamwork we need to succeed in public policy advocacy. The morning will also included a “State of the State” Address from Doug Lumpkin, Director of the Ohio Dept of Job and Family Services, John Martin Director of the Ohio Dept or MR/DD and Kathe Shelby, Ph.D., Director of the Ohio Office of Exceptional Children.
ASA-ASO Executive Director Barb Yavorcik sat on a panel with Missy Craddock from OPRA and Carmen Shelton from Nisonger at OSU and presented on tips for successful legislative advocacy.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Rally
The Rally on April 1st was a joint rally with the greater DD community and the Autism Community to show collaboration and solidarity on budget issues. Ohio Statehouse – Statehouse Lawn, West Plaza (High St.)
Hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and those who work with them came together to show legislators how much important issues such as waivers, waiting lists, insurance coverage, residential and employment options need to be addressed by the General Assembly. And although there was a brisk breeze, the weather cooperated for another sunny day. Legislators, including Reps. Ted Celeste, Nancy Garland, Marian Harris, Lorraine Fende and Kevin Bacon addressed the crowd. Rep. Fende also presented a proclamation declaring April "autism awareness" month to ARC Executive Director Gary Tonks and ASA-ASO Executive Director Barb Yavorcik. Gabe Spiegel, an ABC / Fox News Anchor and Jerod Smalley, an NBC4 sportscaster, both parents of children with developmental disabilities shared moving stories about their children. A variety of speakers, including representatives of People First Ohio, the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, Ohio Provider Resource Association, the Ohio Association of County Boards of MRDD, the ASA-ASO, Autism Speaks and the ARC, then charged the crowd with working with legislators to make their voices heard on issues important to the DD community. When the speeches were complete, the audience left to meet with legislators. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day a success.
Module (AIM) project primarily through a grant from the Ohio Department of
Education. This project is a collaborative effort with the Autism Society of
America (ASA), the Nebraska Department of Education/Autism Spectrum Disorders
Network, The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum
Disorders, and Geneva Centre for Autism, Toronto, Canada. In addition, Arizona
Department of Education and the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have
collaborated on content development for the AIM project. The AIM project will
develop a series of 80 online modules including characteristics, diagnosis,
interventions and supports, transition, and employment. Module authors include
experts from across the nation.
The partners are pleased to announce the launch of our newest module, The
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). The National Professional
Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (www.fpg.unc.edu/~autismPDC) has
provided the content for this module. Content was adapted from and with special
thanks to: Frost, L. A., & Bondy, A. S. (2002). The Picture exchange
communication system training manual (2nd ed.). Newark, DE: Pyramid Educational
Products, Inc.
Please see Pyramid Educational Products, Inc. at www.pyramidproducts.com for
the PECS manual and other resources to make implementation more efficient
[Visit http://www.autisminternetmodules.org to access the module]
OCALI has hosted autism and low incidence disabilities conferences since its inception in 2005, and for 20 years prior when it was known as ORCLISH (Ohio Resource Center for Low Incidence and Severely Handicapped). Over the past two years, OCALI, as a member of ASA's Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) organization, has taken the lead in hosting the NATTAP Conference. We are honored to have been a part of this work, and look forward to a continued role as a partner on future NATTAP initiatives and activities.
OCALI's mission is to build state- and system-wide capacity to improve outcomes for individuals with autism and low incidence disabilities through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration, and technology. The 2009 OCALI Conference will help advance this mission by focusing on improving programs, implementation, support and overall outcomes for those with ASD and low incidence disabilities (such as hearing impairments, visual impairments, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), orthopedic impairments etc.). Conference participants will have the opportunity to experience high-quality professional development and networking opportunities with peers and leaders in the areas of education, interagency collaboration and continuum of services.
We've built a strong platform at OCALI, and are excited and honored to continue our work on effecting system-wide improvements in Ohio, across the nation and the globe in both ASD and low incidence disabilities.
More information about the 2009 OCALI Conference and Exposition will be released soon. The Call for Proposals and Conference Registration will open in April 2009. Information will be posted at www.ocali.org.
[ www.ocali.org ]
Deadline for proposal submission: Friday, May 8, 2009
The primary goal of the 2009 OCALI Conference is to further state- and system-wide capacity to improve programs, implementation, support and overall outcomes for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and low-incidence disabilities (such as hearing impairments, visual impairments, traumatic brain injury (TBI), orthopedic impairments, etc.).
The program will be comprised of over 120 sessions covering a variety of topic areas related to the systems in which individuals with ASD and other low-incidence disabilities participate and will cover the lifespan from early intervention through transition to adulthood.
Some of the topic areas include:
**Assessment, identification and diagnosis
**Assistive technology
**Behavior strategies
**Classroom and instructional strategies
**Comprehensive programming
**Early intervention
**Family systems and support
**Models of training
**School-based initiatives
**Statewide systems and initiatives
**Transition to adulthood
OCALI seeks presenters from a variety of disciplines and from all system levels to submit for the following types of sessions:
**Lecture Presentation (75 minutes - 1 to 2 presenters)
**Poster Display (60 minutes - 1 to 2 presenters)
**Panel Discussion (75 minutes - 4 presenters)
All presenters receive complimentary registration to the 2009 OCALI Conference and Exposition. All other expenses, including but not limited to travel, food, lodging, copies of handouts, and presentation equipment/software needed for the presentation are the sole responsibility of the presenter.
Please note: All submissions must be made online and in English. All sessions will be conducted in English.
Deadline for proposal submissions: Friday, May 8, 2009
For more information and to download a copy of the submission requirements, please visit the OCALI Conference website:
[ www.ocali.org ]
Last year RSC partnered with 9,370 Ohioans to obtain or retain employment at wages above the national average. RSC's budget has been cut more than $7.8 million in state fiscal years 2008 and 2009 combined. We are looking for your input as we explore ways to maximize vocational rehabilitation services to Ohioans with disabilities in these difficult economic times.
Here are some of the items we will be discussing:
Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan
Financial Needs Testing for some Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Order of Selection
Investing Federal Stimulus Funds
Utilizing 3rd Party Matching funds in the RSC budget
2010-2011 Budget
Sponsors:
Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities
Alliance of Community Centers for the Deaf
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
RSC State Consumer Advisory Committee
Owens Community College
Brain Injury Association of Ohio
State Independent Living Council National Federation of the Blind
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Disability Policy Coalition
Ohio Association of the Deaf
Disability Network of Ohio
Brain Injury Advisory Committee
American Council of the Blind
Marietta College
NE
April 2, 2009 6-730 p.m.
Akron Summit Public Library
Large Conference Room
183 E. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44310
April 9, 2009 6-730 p.m.
Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority
Room A
4076 Youngstown-Warren Road SE
Warren, Ohio 44484
SE
April 8, 2009 6-730 p.m.
Ohio State School for the Blind
Staff Dining Area
5220 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214
April 16, 2009 6-7:30 p.m.
Marietta College
501 College Street
McDonough Building (#7)
Marietta, Ohio
April 15, 2009 1-430 p.m.
Solidarity Conference
Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center
350 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
SW
April 6, 2009 6-730 p.m.
Sharonville Public Library
10980 Thornview Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
NW
April 13, 2009 6-7:30 p.m.
Owens Community College
30335 Oregon Road Building AVCC (Biniker Drive just east of Oregon Road)
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Sign language interpreters will be provided at each forum. To request other reasonable accommodations, please contact Robin Gorham at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1.888.707.3773
Thank you for your time and your continued support of vocational rehabilitation in Ohio
The Ohio
Budget is currently under development and autism insurance parity legislation is
ready to be re-introduced in the Ohio House. Additionally, issues regularly come before the state
legislature that impact individuals with autism, their families and those who
work them throughout
We are in the process of putting together
an autism advocacy network that has constituents in each of the districts of the
members of the Ohio General Assembly, both the House and Senate. We are looking for advocates all around
the state to help us with this effort.
You can volunteer to participate in two
ways:
·
Team Leader: Each Ohio district will have an assigned
team leader who is responsible for carrying the key ASA-ASO/autism messages when
meeting with the legislator (Representatives and Senators), coordinating
testimony or letter writing for hearings, and for organizing the team members of
their district, etc.
·
Team Member: Each Ohio district will have several
team members that are available to share their own personal ASA-ASO/autism
story, to write letters when needed, and to ask from help from their
neighbors/families/friends. Team
members may choose specialize on certain topics – ie. autism insurance parity
topic, special education funding, etc.
ASA-ASO is also developing a Legislative
Advocacy Manual and will provide local training to constituent volunteer
advocates.
If you are interested in participating in
this effort, please send your Name, address, city,
zip+4, phone, email
address, House District Number and Senate District number and whether you are
interested in being a “Team Leader” or a “Team Member” to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. Please put AUTISM ADVOCACY NETWORK in
the subject line. To find your
district numbers, visit www.legislature.state.oh.us and follow the directions
under "Locating Legislators".
For more information, visit our website at
www.autismohio.org
Ohio BMV changes policy on
Autism Awareness License Plate
Because of privacy concerns, the Ohio BMV
will no longer be releasing the names and addresses of those who purchase the
Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate to the ASA-Autism Society of Ohio. $25
from the purchase of each plate benefits the ASA-ASO and we have been sending
thank you notes to all those who have purchased a plate. However, we will
no longer be able to do so. The BMV is currently looking into options to
add customer consent to the special license plate process so hopefully we will
be able to go back to thanking folks formally in the future. But whether
we are able to send a formal "thank you" or not, please know that the purchase
of an autism awareness license plate makes a big difference and helps us
help individuals with autism, their families and those who work with them
throughout
Federal Update
Comprehensive Autism Legislation Introduced in U.S.
Congress
Thursday, April 2, 2009, Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL),
Robert Casey (D-PA), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the Autism Treatment
and Acceleration Act of 2009 (ATAA). The Autism Society of America applauds this
comprehensive autism legislation focused around enhancing quality of life for
individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Read more: http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=2jUohm6rs4OaFOtvFWrmgw..
A Letter from the President recognizing World Autism
Day
It is with profound commitment to Americans with Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD), their families, and their communities that I join in
celebrating World Autism Day. We celebrate the contributions of
individuals with autism , their families and self-advocates across the
world.
We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers,
stereotypes, and discrimination. Policies must be developed,
attitudes must be shaped, and we must ensure that everyone has the chance to
live independently as full citizens in their communities. For too long,
the needs of people and families living with autism have gone unrecognized and
underappreciated. That is why my Administration supports increased funding
for autism research, treatment, screenings, public awareness, and services for
ASD. We must also remember that children with autism become adults with
autism who deserve our support, our respect, and the opportunity to fulfill
their potential.
As we celebrate World Autism Day, let us
recommit ourselves to this cause and to the responsibility we have to support
those with ASD and their families.
Signed: Barak
Obama
Upcoming Events, Resources, etc.:
News from the ASA:
ASA
Calls for Global Recognition of Human Rights for Individuals with
ASD
Today marks the second World Autism Awareness Day, as recognized
by
the United Nations, and on this occasion the Autism Society of
America
is calling on the nations of the world to support its Declaration
of
the Human Rights of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In honor
of
World Autism Awareness Day, the U.N. presented a panel
discussion on "Autism
and Human Rights: Understanding and
Safeguarding the Rights of People with
Autism" at its
headquarters in New York. Lee Grossman, ASA President and CEO,
was one of the distinguished panel speakers from across the globe, along
with
Dr. Stephen Shore, an ASA Board of Directors member and
individual with
autism. Read
more:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=gzgjHlXW6O-VXxczT7Onow..
AMC
Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America Announce
Partnership
AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society of
America (ASA)
announced at the ShoWest Convention in Las Vegas today, World
Autism
Awareness Day, a formal commitment to their current partnership
that
aims to include people with autism in their community through work
and
play. For nearly a year, the two organizations have brought a
pilot
program to communities across the United States, giving
families
affected by autism a chance to go to the movies together - most for
the
first time. Now, with the formalization of their partnership, the
two
organizations will continue to bring the popular AMC Sensory
Friendly
Films(TM) program to families while planning for a workforce program
to
address the needs of those children as they grow up. Read more:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=hT2c7-uco5Sl1jJMqyTDqA..
What
is the Culture of Autism?
The April edition of the "Autism
Advocate," the Autism Society of
America's flagship magazine, was released
this week and
dedicates its entire content to authors and artists with an
autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors discuss everyday issues, such
as
parenting, relationships and even shopping, all from the perspective
of
people with ASD. Through the articles and artwork showcased, the
magazine
endeavors to celebrate and bring to light the diversity and
varied
accomplishments of people on the autism spectrum, and challenge
the public to
look at a new feature of autism--its growing
cultural aspects. Read
more:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=Ww8JrTSfylZWUJ0yLLP1lQ..
Visit
the "Learn the Signs. Act Early." website for information
about
childhood developmental milestones and delays. You'll be able to
track
the developmental milestones your child should be reaching
and
download fact sheets on developmental milestones for children from
3
months to 5 years. Visit:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=XzY-8CKPjT7BgOOH_fVrWw.. .
ASA-SE Ohio Chapter presents Athens Rocks for Autism 2
Friday, April 24, 2009
7 pm - midnight
Ohio University Baker Center Ballroom
Featuring:
The Jazz Cream Assassins at 7:30
Beer and wine available
Dress Casual
Tickets:
$25 per ticket
$15 for students and SEO-ASA members (only available at Athens campus booth or contact us)
Buy tickets now via safe Paypal! We can mail you the tickets or keep them at the reception table.
For questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For more information, visit http://www.autismseohio.org/rock2
At
The City of Independence Civic Center
6363 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131
Please join us tonight at 6:30 PM at The City of Independence Civic Center at 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131. (Please look for the ASGC signs.) Free Child Care is available. Please call us at (216) 556-4937 if you need to take advantage of childcare. We look forward to seeing you tonight.
The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
P.O. Box 41066
Brecksville, OH 44141
216-556-4937
The Important Components for an Education Program
Thursday, April 30th, 7 pm
At the Howard Hanna Community Room, 195 Barrington Town Sq. Dr., Aurora
Presented by Denise Sawan Caruso, MA, CCC-SLP, Educational Consultant
Appropriate goals for educational services for children with special needs are
personal independence and social responsibility. The understanding of
disabilities and how it impacts every individual differently will assist in establishing
an appropriate learning, living, and working environment.
Denise has provided educational program consultations throughout the state of Ohio and has provided training and workshops throughout the state of Ohio as well as nationally. She has been involved in creating and consulting quality programs for children with special educational needs from early intervention through transition into the workforce.
at Craddock School in a partnership with Aurora City Schools
The camp will host two groups for kids ages 4-8 and 8-12.
The camp will run the month of July, Mondays thru Thursdays from 9-3 pm. Kids will be provided with numerous transactional supports including visual schedules, social stories, alternating high and low demand, and incorporating movement. Camp activities will include reading, art, music, gross motor play, pretend play/drama, sensory regulation, journaling and swimming (1 day/week), for an adaptive summer camp experience.
The camp can take up to 18 participants, including siblings, and is on a first come first serve basis.
We are also looking for sponsors and donations to help supplement the cost of the camp. If you, your business or organization, or someone you know would like to help contribute, we would greatly appreciate hearing from you as well.
For more information contact:
Holly Reimann, Smile Camp Administrator, Peak Potential Therapy, 330-405-8776, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Carol Denzinger, Aurora City Schools Special Education Manager, 330-954-2155, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Lisa Brogan, Parent Contact, 330-995-5603, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Susan Phillips, Parent Contact, 330-995-0751, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
While developing toddlers usually focus on meaningful nonverbal cues, 2-year-olds with autism seem obsessed with audiovisual synchrony -- such as the coordination of lip movement and sound -- and pay little attention to social cues, according to a study from the Yale Child Study Center. The study may allow physicians to diagnose the disorder earlier and and may help therapists redirect the attention of children with autism.
An Ohio special-education advocacy group says the governor's proposed budget might leave some students with special needs without important services because it relies too heavily on education stimulus funds. The proposal fails to account for extra time needed to teach students with learning disabilities, the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities said Monday.
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090328/NEWS01/903280351/1055/NEWS
The Nintendo Wii video game system is helping some children with autism practice listening, fine motor control and social skills. Therapists at a Florida therapy center who use the system say the fun nature of the Wii may help engage children in learning.
with the Autism Project of Southern Ohio will present to the public on ~
Saturday, May 2, 2009
3:00—5:00 p.m.
(on the main floor of the library)
Author of “Autism’s Hidden Blessings” - Kelly Langston.
Kelly is a mother of an autistic child, marketing consultant, and autism activist. She has written professionally since her early days in the journalism school of Ohio State University and now writes the blog
“Walking with Alec,” which has resonated with parents of autistic children from around the world. Kelly is also the author of two Web sites, www.autismblessings.com and www.kellylangston.com
And the
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE HOSTING OF
2 Parent Informational Seminars
· April 9, 2009 Parents Rights for Special Education.
· June 23, 2009 Understanding and living with a child that has special needs.
Seminar information:
· Register At www.brainchangers.com
· Time-7-9pm
· Location SUPER Learning Center
· Cost FREE
· Guest Speaker Karen Lyke from Ohio Coalition
330-899-4119
2800 S. Arlington Road, Suite 100
Akron, Ohio 44312
http://www.indeonline.com/local_news/x917906632/Growing-up-with-Asp...
Monday, April 20 2009, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Parent Education Advocacy and Training Center (PEATC) 2009 Webinar Series "Next Steps: Transition for Students with Disabilities."
Webinar presenter: Betty Siegal, Director of Accessibility, the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Registration is required. To register click on link below.
Audience: Families
Region: Multiple
Organization Name: Parent Education Advocacy and Training Center
Contact Name: PEATC
Contact Phone: 1-800-869-6782
Website URL: http://www.peatc.org/newsmanager/news_article.cgi?sess=8ee7992460bb0064160079671f724c0a&news_id=66
Cost: Free but registration is required
Jed Baker, OAR Conference Keynote Speaker on TV!
On Monday, April 6th at 8 PM EST, tune your TVs to the Discovery Health Channel to listen to OAR's 2009 Conference keynote speaker, Jed Baker, Ph.D. He will be discussing social skills in teens with autism transitioning to adulthood on a segment called "Unlocking Autism."
This is an excellent opportunity to get an idea of what to expect at OAR's 2009 Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference, taking place on October 23-24 in Arlington, Virginia. During these two days of presentations, attendees will view 22 leading autism professionals, researchers, and experts on various subjects related to education and intervention across the lifespan for individuals with autism and their families.
THE OAR STIMULUS PACKAGE
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, and in an effort to help out financially in these economic times, OAR is offering its own version of a stimulus package throughout the month of April. In addition to the group rates for three or more attendees, OAR is introducing a “Couples/Friends” special discount rate for this period only.
The two-person costs are: $112.50 for one day; $187.50 for the full conference. This represents a 25% per person discount from OAR’s Early Bird Registration fees that will come into effect on May 1.
This means that for a per person cost of only $56.25 for one day or $93.75 for both days, attendees will receive:
• Their choice of 11 out of 23 conference presentations
• A 300 page conference manual with slides from every presentation
• A set of all OAR’s Life Journey through Autism publications on CD-ROM
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, and
• An audio CD including each presentation (after completing a feedback form)
To register, please visit www.researchautism.org/news/conference and click on “Conference Registration” or call 703-243-9717.
To view the full conference schedule, http://www.researchautism.org/news/conference/schedule/. For more information, contact Alyssa Kruszyna, Assistant Director, Research and Programs: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or
(703) 243-9717.
P.E.E.R.S
People Exemplifying Excellence with Real Life Stories
We the Northwest Ohio Center for Families and Children (NCFC) have always believed that a person’s experiences and their successes are two of the greatest forms of education and encouragement to others; these people are often identified as P.E.E.R.S. The NCFC is going to provide an opportunity for children born with a disability / developmental delay (DD) or the parents of a child w/DD to see and hear from these very people who have also had to overcome tremendous fears, challenges and barriers and who have fought to gain a rightful place in their community for themselves and their children. These people are positive role models, advocates, teachers and leaders exemplifying the excellence they have fought to achieve by believing their futures are attainable.
We will provide this opportunity in a four part educational series focusing on Family Life, Education, Vocational, and Social / Recreational topics. Parents and their children will hear from four panelist which will consist of parents, consumers and one local expert, sharing the wisdom and skills they have gained from their personal life’s experiences.
Forum Dates
Session I: Family Life Sat. April 18, 09 Session II: Education Sat. April 18, 09
Session III: Vocation Sat. May 02, 09 Session IV: Rec /Social Sat. May 02, 09
February Sessions Will Be Held At:
2127 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43604
10:00am. – 3:00pm.
Childcare & Lunch will be provided for all sessions, please rsvp by calling Deborah @ 419 251-1816 or email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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