Leadership Academy Training

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on a Leadership Academy Training Opportunity for Self Advocates and persons who support Self Advocates from the ARC of Ohio. 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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ARC of Ohio

Leadership Academy

5-week leadership training for self-advocates

Leadership Academy I explores individual self advocacy topics:

· Self advocacy – knowing what you want and speaking out for it. Living a regular life in your community

September 12, Columbus Developmental Center training room

Assertiveness skills

September 27, APSI training room

Making your own decisions or using other people to help you make decisions October 11, APSI training room

Being a part of the community. The ADA and how it helps you.

October 25, APSI training room

Feeling safe in your community. Involvement with the Justice system as a victim or an offender.

November 8, APSI training room

Leadership Academy II explores systems advocacy and issues with topics including:

Housing and appropriate supports

September 8, Columbus Developmental Center

Employment – a world of options!

September 22, APSI

Assistive Technology and Independence

October 6, APSI

Ohio’s Budget Process

October 20, Columbus Developmental Center

From Issues to Advocacy

November 3, APSI

This training is funded by the Ohio Department of MR/DD so we are able to offer it with no registration fee. All materials, a certificate of completion and lunch at each session are provided for all participants.

Additional Sessions are planned for Cleveland/Akron/Canton area and Cincinnati area. Contact us at thearcoh@... for details on these locations.

Leadership Academy Registration

Name:

Address:

City: Zip:

Phone:

E-mail:

____ Leadership Academy I ____ Leadership Academy II

____ County Board Eligible Person. Please provide client number or SSN for verification:

____ Staff or other support person

____ Other:

E-mail registration to thearcoh@... or mail to:

The Arc of Ohio

1335 Dublin Road, Suite 205-C

Columbus OH 43215

(614) 487-4720

Or 800-875-2723

Fax (614) 487-4725

For questions, contact Joan Arnold at jarnold@... or call the number above.