Upcoming events around and near Ohio

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Dear Friend of ASO;

Information on a variety of events coming up around Ohio:

- ASA National Conference - Phoenix, AZ

- Collaborative Conference on Autism with Low Incidence Disabilities - Columbus, OH

- Myles called Supporting Students with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism: Strategies for Social and Academic Success - Columbus, OH

- OCALI Town Hall Meeting - Columbus, OH

- Social Skills Workshop - Beechwood, OH

- 6th Annual Autism Summit of Northwest Ohio - Bowling Green, OH

- Family ABA Conference - Kent, OH

- Milestones Conference - Mayfield Heights, OH

- How to use ABA in the School Setting,

- Tony Attwood Video, Dan Carr - Avon Lake, OH

- ECIS Summer Institute at Kent State University - Kent, OH

- Two-Day PECS Training Workshop - Cleveland, OH

- NATTAP Conference - Columbus, OH

- 2007 Annual Conference of the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council - Columbus, OH

- School Choice Rally - Cincinnati, OH

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Register Today for the 2007 ASA National Conference: "Together ABrighter Tomorrow," July 11- 14 in Phoenix, AZ.We are looking forward to yet another great ASA NationalConference. Don't forget to register for this conference TODAY!Visit www.autism-society.org/conference for more information. Theconference hotel, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa has sold out.Currently, there is a waiting list. If you are looking for hotelaccommodations please consider calling the overflow hotel, Northsdale Courtyard by Marriott. Let them know you are attending the2007 ASA National Conference at the Westin Kierland to secure theconference rate.

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The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD), the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB), and the Ohio Center for Deafblind Education (OCDBE) present the 2007 Collaborative Conference on Autism with Low Incidence Disabilities, July 30 – August 1, 2007, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Columbus North in Columbus, OH.

This first-of-its-kind conference will focus on students who are autistic and blind, autistic and deaf, autistic and deafblind, or students with other multiple disabilities.

Online registration is available at: [ http://www.ocali.org/registration ]

Featured topics include overviews of the disabilities, assessments, interventions, methods and best practices, and the Ziggurat Model – a process model for team problem solving and interventions. National presenters include Pawletko, Jay and Marilyn Gense, Ruth Aspy, Barry Grossman, and Ewing.

Session titles, descriptions, and additional information about the 2007 Collaborative Conference can be found at [ http://www.ocali.org] under the section “OCALI Latest News.â€

Direct questions to Sue Fraley at 614.410.0321 or sue_fraley@....

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity that will address the needs of complex learners with autism and sensory impairments.

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Subject: Collaborative Conference on Autism with Low Incidence Disabilities

Dates: July 30 – August 1, 2007

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Columbus North 6500 Doubletree Ave Columbus, OH 43229

Cost: $175 regular registration

Info: http://www.ocali.org

Contact: Sue Fraley (sue_fraley@... | 614.410.0321)

Lodging: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Columbus North Phone: (614) 885-1885 Toll Free: (800) 996-8916 TTY: (800) 238-5544

The room rate is $107.00 (plus local and state taxes) for single or double occupancy. Reservations by participants must be received on or before Friday, July 6, 2007. We cannot guarantee the special room rate after July 6, 2007. Reservations can also be made directly by individual participants with the Hotel's reservation department by calling (614) 885-1885 or the toll free numbers (800) 996-8916. Participants should identify the name of OCALI or the name of the conference to receive the above quoted rate