ARC Program in Dublin, Ohio

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Interesting program from the ARC featuring Ken Ritchey, Director Ohio MRDD, and Barb Riley, Director ODJFS - a great opportunity to get info and ask questions. 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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The ARC OF OHIO

Presents

"Change Begins with Choice"

A Day of Training for Families, Self Advocates, Advocates, Providers and County Board Staff

Friday, June 17, 2005

8:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Program

Columbus Marriott Northwest at Tuttle Crossing

Dublin, Ohio

Keynote: Sue Swenson, Former Director of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities under President Bill Clinton

Current Assistant Executive Director, The Arc of the United States

"What is Normal?"

Speakers: Barbara Riley, Director Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services & Staff

W. Ritchey, Director Ohio Dept. of MR/DD & Staff

"What Should We Expect from the 2005/2007 Ohio State Budget"

Afternoon Session: "Change Begins with Choice", An Informal Sharing of Experiences & Today's Concerns.

The afternoon will be devoted to a dialogue of issues currently facing Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families with a goal of reaching solutions:

Alternatives to CAFS, Waivers, and Active Treatment

The Future of the ICF/MR Program

Developmental Disabilities Profile (DDP)

Writing the best ISP,IP, and/or IEP and making them happen.

Autism Task Force Recommendations

Waiting for Services

Navigating the MR/DD System

Questions from conference attendees

The Session will be moderated and lead by Past Presidents of The Arc of Ohio from the last Twenty (20) years, with support from Staff of the Ohio Departments of Job and Family Services and MR/DD.

Everyone is welcome to participate in this training. Families are encouraged to invite their providers and county board staff so everyone hears the same message at the same time.

Hotel Information:

Columbus Marriott Northwest

I-270 at Tuttle Crossing Exit

5605 Blazer Parkway

Dublin, OH 43013

(614) 791-1000 http://www.whihotels.com/ebrochures/columbusnorthwest

A block of rooms is reserved under The Arc of Ohio for $115/night

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"Change Begins with Choice"

REGISTRATION:

Registration Fee: $75.00

Lunch and materials are included with Registration Fee

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Mail, FAX or Email your registration to: The Arc of Ohio, 1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-C, Columbus, OH 43215.

FAX: (614) 487-4725.

Email: arcohio@...