Call for poster presentations at the Ohio AAMR Conference

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Hello ~ my name is Leone, and I am a board member of the OhioChapter ofThe American Association on Mental Retardation. We are invitingprofessionalsand students to participate in a poster presentation session at thisyear's annual chapter meeting. I have attached a flyer with informationabout the organization as well as poster submission guidelines [flyer information follows her signature]. This isa wonderful professionaland networking opportunity for professionals or students who are workingin the fieldof developmental disabilities or mental retardation.I would really appreciate it if you would be willing to share thisinformation with colleagues or otherindividuals you feel may be interested in this opportunity. This is agreat way to share one's work in an amicable setting, and to meet othersin the field. We hope to attract a diverse range of topics -- and noproject is too small (or too big!).If you have questions about this and/or about AAMR, please feel free tocontact me by phone or email anytime. Please see the attached flyer (inWord) for submission guidelines for posters.Thank you! Leone, M.A.The Ohio State UniversityNisonger Center313 Mc HallColumbus, Ohio 43210phone: 614-247-7158

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Call for poster presentations of original research and professional outcomes:

(DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS NOW EXTENDED TO AUGUST 31ST!!)

At this year’s annual meeting of The Ohio chapter of the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR), we will be holding a poster session featuring the work of students and young professionals in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have research, service delivery, professional, or grant-related findings or outcomes you would like to convey to others who share your interests, we invite you to submit an abstract to be part of this exciting event.

The mission of AAMR is promote progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. People who attend the annual Ohio AAMR meeting are involved in a great variety of occupations, including service delivery, policy, research, teaching, service coordination, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, speech & hearing, law, nutrition & dietetics, counseling, education, administration and leadership. It is a forum for individuals from many types of settings to share ideas and promote understanding. The meeting provides an opportunity for young professionals and students to meet others who are starting out, and to learn from those who have helped shape the field for many years.

The theme of this year’s Ohio AAMR meeting is “New Ways of Doing Old Businessâ€, and will be held on September 6 and 7, 2005 at The Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. The poster session will be held on Tuesday evening, September 6 from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Some of the 2005 meeting highlights:

· Keynote presentations by:

Gaffney – a self-advocate working for full inclusion of individuals with Down Syndrome;

& President of The Gaffney Foundation (www.karengaffneyfoundation.com)

Jan Lampman – Executive Director of The Arc of Midland in Michigan and a nation-wide trainer and speaker on self-determination, Jan will share with us about creating opportunities for self-determination in changing times

· Other planned topics: Direct care staff credentialing, community funding, organ transplantation for individuals with disabilities, arts programs, socialization & recreation programs, senior services, Alzheimer’s Disorder, Marriage/intimate relationships, grief issues, discharge plans

· CEUs will be offered for several sessions (full list pending)

Please prepare and submit an abstract of your project (in 300 words or less) detailing the purpose, methods, and results (if applicable) and submit by August 31, 2005 to:

Please include your return address and affiliation along with your abstract. You are also welcome to submit an electronic copy of your abstract to the following email address: leone.26@.... If you have questions, please contact at 1-614-247-7158.

Leone, M.A.

The Ohio State University

Nisonger Center

313 Mc Hall

1581 Dodd Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43210

To sign up to attend the conference on one or both days, please visit the Ohio AAMR website at: www.ohioaamr.org.

Become a member of AAMR! Be a part of a vital and dynamic organization of people that not only leads the rest of the field, but can provide you with continuous quality education and training opportunities, as well as the highest quality professional resources. You can even earn those necessary CEUs at annual state or national conferences. To become a member of AAMR, or to renew your current membership, please visit the official website at: http://www.aamr.org. Discounted rates are given to some individuals, including full-time students.