MRDD/MEDICAID WAIVER & AUTISM SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP - Norwalk, OH

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Information on an upcoming waiver and ASP seminar in the Norwalk, Ohio area. FYI - please share.

Have you purchased your Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate yet? To purchase yours, visit www.oplates.com and click on "Specialty Plates" or visit our website at www.autismohio.org for more information.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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MRDD/OHIO MEDICAID WAIVER & AUTISM SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Huron County Department Job & Family Service

190 Shady Lane, Norwalk Ohio

Entrance A

8:00-4:30

Ever wonder what a Waiver is or how it could benefit your child or family member? Tonks, Executive Director of The Arc of Ohio will explain what a Waiver is, how to get one and what services are available though a Waiver and Medicaid.

He will also explain the new services available to those who already have a Waiver and your Rights, as well as the latest news from Columbus

Debra Plaza from the Ohio Department MRDD will discuss what the Ohio waitlist is, how it works and what to do if you need help now.

Kim Donicka from ODJFS Health & Community Service will present information on the Medicaid waiver and CORE services. What they are, how to apply for them and what you can do with them.

Sogan from ODE Office for Exceptional Children will present on the Ohio Autism Scholarship. Learn what it is, where and how to apply, what you can do with it and how to write it in the IEP.

Send registration form and check or money order for $15.00 per son to

Help 4 the Family

P.O. Box 995

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

Name:______________________________________________________________________

Address;___________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_____________________________________________________________

Number of people:_________________________

Limited grants are available. If registration fee is a hardship please contact Becky at 419-706-8772. We also accept payment from your county MRDD.

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