Seminar - MR/DD, Special Education and New Opportunities - Columbus

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on a free seminar - "MR/DD, Special Education and New Opportunities" presented in Columbus by the ARC of Ohio. See details below. Great lineup of speakers including MRDD Dir. Ken Richey and Jon . 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.org 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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Free Training Opportunity for Families, Providers and County Boards Advance Registration is Required - Lunch Included"MR/DD, Special Education and New Opportunities"Friday, June 23, 2006Registration Begins at 9:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Embassy Suites Columbus2700 Corporate Exchange DriveColumbus, OH 43231(614) 890-8600Located at I-270 and Cleveland Ave-on the north end of Columbus. Exit #27 (Cleveland Ave) 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens10:00 a.m. Welcome"A Conversation with the Director of the Ohio Department of MR/DD" W. Ritchey, DirectorThis is an open dialogue with the Director of ODMRDD on what's happening in services to children and adults with MR/DD in Ohio.11:00 "The Autism Scholarship and Proposed Special Education Scholarship"Rep. Jon , District 2Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Included with Registration)WORKSHOPS1:00 - 2:00 p.m.A. "Help! I have a Waiver and Can't Find a Provider."A panel from the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) will offer suggestions on how families can locate and choose providers throughout Ohio.B. "What's New in Special Education"A representative from the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities will follow-up on the Autism Scholarship and other major changes in Special Education Law.2:00 - 3:00 p.m.A. "Know Your Rights in Special Education and Waiver Land"A panel of experts will review rights and due process procedures for families experiencing challenges in Special Education and Community Based Waivers.B. "Is a Trust Fund the Right Way to Go for My Family?"The speaker will explore trusts available which can assist with education and related services for individuals with disabilities to enhance quality of life while attempting to safeguard eligibility for government benefits.Register Online at: http://www.thearcofohio.org/MRDDSpecialEducationandNewOppurtunities.htmOr Fax the following registration form to: (614) 487-4725Or Send to:The Arc of Ohio1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-CColumbus, OH 43215"MR/DD, Special Education and New Opportunities"June 23, 2006Embassy Suites ColumbusREGISTRATIONName:Address:Email:Phone:Please Check the Following:I am a,Family MemberAdvocateProviderCounty Board EmployeeOther