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Information from the ARC of Ohio on Home Care Waiver Forums sponsored by ODJFS throughout the state. FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

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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OHIO JOB & FAMILY SERVICES Announcing FORUMS FOR OHIO HOME CARE CONSUMERSTo Discuss Planned Changes To The Ohio Home Care WaiverAnd The Core Plus Benefit Package

These forums will present important information about planned changes that may affect services and benefits. You will have a chance to hear about program changes, ask questions and give us your feedback. ALL FORUM SITES ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE Identical afternoon and early evening sessions will be held at each location beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions are scheduled to be two (2) hours long. Forums are provided by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Bureau of Home and Community Services (BHCS).

***Space at the forums is limited. Advance registration is requiredBy the date indicated on back of this notice.***

You may register by sending an email message to: BHCS@... Type “Consumer Forum Registration" in the subject line and in the text of the email message indicate your name, address, phone number, the number of people (including yourself) in your party, your county of residence, and your first and second choice of session from the list of forum sites and times (listed below). You may register by calling the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline at: (800) 324-8680. The Hotline is available to take calls Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Or you may register by calling BHCS directly at: (614) 466-6742 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You will be notified ONLY if we are unable to give you your first choice of session, or if the forum sites you selected are already full. COLUMBUS AREA(Registration Deadline: Friday, 8/5/05) Wednesday, 8/10/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmWednesday, 8/10/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmThursday, 8/11/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmThursday, 8/11/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00pm Columbus Police Training Academy1000 N. Hague AvenueColumbus, Ohio 43204CINCINNATI AREA(Registration Deadline: Friday, 8/18/05) [OLRS note: 8/18 is actually Thursday] Tuesday, 8/23/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmTuesday, 8/23/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmWednesday, 8/24/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmWednesday, 8/24/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cincinnati Council on Aging644 Linn Street, #100 (7th Floor)Cincinnati, Ohio 45203-1742 TOLEDO AREA(Registration Deadline: Friday, 8/26/05) Tuesday, 8/30/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmTuesday, 8/30/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmWednesday, 8/31/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmWednesday, 8/31/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Toledo-Lucas County Library325 N. Michigan StreetToledo, Ohio 43624-1614 AKRON/CANTON/CLEVELAND AREA(Registration Deadline: Friday, 9/2/05) Wednesday, 9/7/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmWednesday, 9/7/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmThursday, 9/8/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmThursday, 9/8/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Akron Area Agency on Aging1550 Corporate Woods Parkway, #100Uniontown, Ohio 44685-7840 (No food or beverages are permitted in any of the rooms where the forums will be held. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.) Directions from your address to any of the above locations may be obtained from any of the following websites: MapQuest: http://www.mapquest.com/ ! Maps: http://maps./ ! Driving Directions: http://maps./dd Mapblast (MSN Maps & Directions): http://www.mapblast.com/ ODJFS does not guarantee the validity of the maps and/or directions obtained from these websites. ODJFS recommends allowing for extra time to travel to the forum sites. The Forums will begin promptly at the times specified.