Upcoming Events, Resources around the state

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- Social Security Ticket to Work Forum, Columbus, Cincinnati, Stubenville, Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio Annual Picnic, Toledo

- Autism Spectrum Disorders: Social Skills & Curriculum, Pittsburgh, PA

- Operation: Adventure - A camp experience for children with autism spectrum disorders, NE Ohio

- Talk to Lawmakers about Affordable Health Care , Various Cities around the state- 50k/100k Ride for OASIS Autism, Wooster

- Take Me Home Program registration, Akron

- Walgreen's hires persons with Autism, YouTube Video

- Author Seeks Everyday Heroes of Autism for Profile in New Book

- Resources from the Office for Victims of Crimes

- Challenger Golf, Akron

- ASPIES 1st Annual Picnic, Akron

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.

SAVE THE DATE

SOCIAL SECURITY

TICKET TO WORK FORUM

Are you a Professional working with People with Disabilities?

Have you wondered about what’s new with Ticket to Work?

Are you interested in meeting the Ticket to Work community partners?

Do you want a chance to meet your local SSA Work Incentives Liaison?

Would you like updated training on Ticket to Work and SSA’s other work incentives?

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, you won’t want to miss the Ticket to Work Forum coming to a city near you!

COLUMBUS CINCINNATI August 3, 2007 August 8, 2007 ODOT Lower Level Auditorium Cincinnati Federal Bldg. 1980 W. Broad Street 550 Main Street, Room 4519 Columbus, OH 43223 Cincinnati, OH 45202

STEUBENVILLE DAYTON August 21, 2007 August 24, 2007 500 Market Street, 2nd Floor Goodwill/Easter Seals Bldg Steubenville, OH 43952 1511 Kuntz Road

Dayton, OH 45404

Drinks and snacks will be provided. Lunch will be “on your ownâ€. Restaurants may be available for lunch, however, “brown bag†is recommended.

R.S.V.P. to Debi Schwartz, SSA Area Work Incentives Coordinator

(513) 732-2575 ext. 202 or debi.schwartz@...

Ticket to Work Forum Schedule of Events

9:00 – 9:30 Registration

9:30 – 9:45 Welcome The Importance of Ticket to Work

9:45 – 10:15 Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Project Protection & Advocacy (PABSS) Project SSA Work Incentive Liaisons (WILs)

10:30 – 10:45 BREAK

10:45 – 11:30 Employment Networks State VR

11:30 – 12:15 Brown Bag Lunch (Drinks/Snacks provided) 12:15 – 2:45 Work Incentives Training (break included) T2 T16 IRWE Subsidy Section 301 SEIE Blind WI PASS

2:45 Closing Remarks

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio4th Annual Family Picnic

Get Together With Other Families

• Bounce House• Morphy the Caterpillar

WHEN: Sunday, July 22, 2007 12–3 pmWHERE:Ottawa Park Shelter Houseacross from Toledo HospitalMENU:Hot Dogs Will Be ProvidedPlease bring a dish to pass and your own drinks and place settingsWith Your Name, Phone Number, and Number of PeopleRSVP: to 419.578.2766 or asno.org@...VERY IMPORTANT: Help ASNO plan for this event.You must RSVP.

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Social Skills & CurriculumSeptember 19 - 20, 2007Pittsburgh, PAHoliday InnPittsburgh Central - Greentree401 Holiday DrivePittsburgh, PA 15220(412) 922-8100Curricular Adaptations, presented by Schwarz, Ph.D.September 19Considering the specific learning and support needs for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the inclusive classroom, participants of this workshop will learn processes to adaptively personalize and improve the quality of educational settings. Included will be how to provide rationales for curricular adaptations, differentiated instruction and universal design in the general classroom, how to set up an IEP-at-a-glance tool for supporting students, how to orchestrate a planning process so student needs are creatively met in a quality fashion and ideas for differentiation and universal design.September 20Social Skills Training, presented by Jed Baker, Ph.D.Specific, user-friendly strategies and techniques for providing relevant social skills instruction to children and teens with ASD will be shared at this workshop. Enjoyable socialization methods are emphasized so individuals may experience success and desire to build skills. Social deficits affect life at home, school and eventually in the workplace. Conference participants will learn both highly beneficial strategies that can be used across a variety of settings and routines; and practical and effective solutions to assist 'typical' peers, family members and professionals to become more understanding, accepting and engaging of those with social difficulties.Visit http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/pittsburgh.html for complete details

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Operation: Adventure - A camp experience for children with autism spectrum disorders

When: August 7-10, 2007

Where: Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center

Who: Children with ASD ages 8-14

Cost: $325 per camper

Space is limited! Send you applications in soon!

More information is available on the OCALI website: http://www.ocali.org/family/fs_events.php

If you have questions, please contact:

Jill Hudson - camp coordinator at OCALI

Jill_Hudson@...

Chelsea Cohen - Program Director at Cuyahoga Valley National Park Assocaition

ccohen@...

Tell Your Story to Lawmakers!

Help to Ensure Affordable Health Care to More Ohioans

Ohio’s House and Senate committees on health care are holding joint hearings this summer around the state. They want to hear from Ohioans about expanding access to affordable coverage to more Ohioans. Will the legislators’ solutions provide coverage that gets people the health care they need without financial hardship? The hearing dates and cities are:

July 30th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Cleveland

July 31st 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Toledo

August 6th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Springfield

August 7th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Zanesville

August 8th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Sharonville

Stories about the experiences of real people are essential to securing adequate coverage. Lawmakers need to hear about real people in order to understand why adequate health coverage matters in the lives of individuals and their families. And we get media attention when reporters can write about the people impacted by government’s decisions.

We need real people to tell their stories!

We are looking for people to tell their stories at these hearings. We are collecting stories for the Ohio Family Coverage Coalition, the Coalition for Affordable Healthcare in Ohio (CAHO), and other coalitions that support expanded access to private and public coverage. If you know someone who fits any of the following descriptions, let us know and - with their permission - we will contact them.

Ø Working, uninsured people who cannot afford insurance offered at work

Ø Working uninsured people who work where insurance is not offered

Ø a person who cannot get health insurance due to a pre-existing condition

Ø People who had insurance when they got sick or injured and have crippling medical debt despite being insured.

Ø People with chronic medical condition who cannot afford any contribution to premium with income less than 100% FPL. (or income no higher than 150% FPL).

Ø a person who has insurance with a high deductible ($1,000 or more) and cannot afford health care.

Ø a small employer who is struggling to pay for insurance. (Especially an employer who is trying to lower costs and is only being offered high deductible options as a way to keep costs down.)

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UHCAN Ohio will interview people, write up the story, and give the storyteller an opportunity to see the story to make corrections. UHCAN Ohio will ask storytellers to present their stories at a hearing. UHCAN Ohio will secure their consent to provide their name and phone number to reporters or others who are doing stories on this issue. If a consumer wants to limit use of the story – for instance, to be in the newspaper but not on TV – we will respect all limitations.

Remember, every story can make a difference!

Name of Person who is focus of story: ____________________

Title (please circle one) Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss. Dr.

First Name ________________ Last Name ___________________

Address ______________________________________________________

City ___________County _________State _______ Zip ________

Phone: (Home) (___) ____________ (Work) (___) ________________

Cell Phone: (______) _________________

E-mail address _________________________ Date of Birth __________

Annual Income (if willing to share) _____________________________

Race/Ethnicity (please circle one)

African American Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Asian/Pacific Islander

Native American Other (please specify) ________________________

Best Time to Reach: __________________________________________

The Story:

Please Mail, Phone, Fax or e-mail:

Mail: UHCAN Ohio 404 S Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215

E-mail: kgmeiner@...

Phone: Kathleen Gmeiner, (614) 443-2845

Fax: UHCAN Ohio (614) 456-0059

50k/100k Ride for OASIS Autism

Autism...One Mission...One Team!

Come out and enjoy the Ride! On August 4th, 2007 Wooster Community Hospital Healthpoint will host the first annual 50k/ 100k Ride for Organization for Autism Spectrum Information and Support (OASIS Autism). All funds raised will aid OASIS in their continued outreach to our community, surrounding counties and beyond with seminars, workshops, autism awareness, educational programs and more.

Flyer and Registration Form

http://www.woosterhospital.org/Scripts/GetPDF.asp?file=HealthPoint_OASISRideFlyer.pdf

Where:

The Ride Begins at: HealthPoint3727 Friendsville RoadWooster, Ohio 44691

When:

Saturday, August 4, 2007 7:30am Check-In, 8:00am Ride

Fee:

$25.00 Registration

Registration Deadline August 3, 2007

Route:

Click here to see the route.

For more information email: sdavis@...

OASIS:

www.OASISAutism.org

Are you a local business owner and would like to help? Click here for more information>>

Quick Note From Angel:

Wooster Community Hospital/Health Point are asking if the families, friends and professionals of OASIS would be willing to come out and help pass out water and cheer riders on at their stop/check in points. If you can, please contact at sdavis@...

Please come and help on the 4th! Also, if you think 30 miles is a lot to bike....bike as long as you can. My son and I have RSVP'd to buddy bike to use one of their bikes to give it a trial run during the ride. I know and I will not be able to make the 50K which is roughly 30 miles, yet we are going to bike as long as we can and make a shorter loop. Don't let the miles scare you! Come and bike for Autism Awareness. Come and pass out water for Autism Awareness. Come and cheer those riding for our families and children....JOIN US!

Angel

Co-Founder/Executive Director

BUDDY BIKE

Check out their site: www.buddybike.com

Take Me Home Program registration

Sheriff Drew

Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh

Take Me Home Program

We are excited about bringing to Summit County a new program designed to provide enhanced service and protection to our citizens with special needs. The Take Me Home program is a database that is maintained by the Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Offices. The database contains individuals who may need special assistance if they are alone or lost, and is for anyone with a disability that impacts their capacity to communicate. The system includes a picture, demographic information and caregiver contacts. If a person in the Take Me Home system is encountered by a law enforcement officer, the officer can query the system by name or by the person’s description to locate the person’s Take Me Home enrollment record. With the information at hand the officer can appropriately assist the individual.

For more information, go to http://www.co.summit.oh.us/Prosecutor/index.htm. Just look for the Take Me Home logo.

Sherri Bevan Walsh Drew

Prosecuting Attorney Summit County Sheriff

Staff Contacts: Laurie Cramer cramer@...; Sgt. Westover bwestover@....

Summit County

Sheriff Drew

Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh

For updates on registration information, go to:

http://www.co.summit.oh.us/Prosecutor/index.htm

Take Me Home Program Registration Dates

June 22 Rotary Camp

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

4460 Rex Lake Dr. Akron, OH 44319

June 29 Hale Farm Rotary Explorers

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Oak Hill Road and Ira, Bath

July 13 Hale Farm Rotary Explorers

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

July 14 Kenmore Branch Library

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2200 14th Street, S.W.

Akron, OH 44314

July 20 Rotary Camp

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

July 27 Rotary Camp

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

August 3 Rotary Camp

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

August 17 Rotary Camp

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Walgreen's hires persons with Autism, YouTube Video

Walgreen's has an initiative to hire people with disabilities. A Walgreen's Vice President has a son with autism who was the inspiration for this endeavor.

Author Seeks Everyday Heroes of Autism for Profile in New BookEntitled 1 Out of Every 150Writer and author Sprecher - whose 21-year-old son Jeff has autism, and who in 1991 founded Special Kids, a video modeling company that has helped children with autism in 30 countries learn - is seeking nominations for "everyday heroes of autism" for a new book he plans to publish in 2008, entitled 1 Out of Every 150. Examples Sprecher cites are parents or persons who've established foundations for research; public awareness groups orcampaigns; new and effective products, programs or services in the treatment or care of autism; or schools or residences. Nominations should be in the form of 100 words describing the person's situation, child with autism and accomplishments, and include name, address, city, state, zip, telephone and email. Nominations should be made by November 30, 2007, and submitted to:Mail: "150", c/o Sprecher, P.O. Box 869, Sanibel, FL 33957 orE-mail: "150" (in subject line), email to johns@...For more information, visit http://1outofevery150.blogspot.com/

Resources from the Office for Victims of Crimes

The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) provides videos and other resources designed to inform and assist victim service providers and allied professionals in their efforts to respond to crime victims.

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/other.htm

Challenger Golf is free and more people wanted!!! My kids have been doing the Challenge Golf Clinics this year at Edwin Shaw Golf Course (course is designed for disabled persons of all ages and disabilities--very short length, 3 holes, 3 different abilities) every Saturday at 1 pm. Last Saturday, I met and her husband, Dave. has MS and her Non-Profit organization, Mama Mia Helping You, Inc. is funding the entire program/providing scholarships for all who want to join. No financial ability is turned away.The program is fun (they provide clubs, balls and "lessons"). The kids practice hitting the ball for awhile, then move on to a putting green and practice, then the adults and kids get carts and you're on your own for the three holes across the street!! We had a ball!! encourages siblings to attend and be a part of it. The next two Saturdays are not in session (due to other course commitments), but will resume on July 21st at 1 pm. These sessions continue through mid-September and there will be a big cookout and party at the end for everyone.You must talk to at 330-926-9155, leave a mesaage for her, but no financial requirements are necessary. She wants to do this for all kids with various disbailities and their families. I promised her I would get the word out, sicne last Saturday, it was only my three kids and one other boy and she expected a packed house. explained she thought more people needed to understand this was paid for if you call her and she wants all to come.Please consider this as a Saturday activity for your family living with a disability to do. It's 2-3 hours pf your time, less if you cannot handle that, and loads of fun. We want to see you all there. Call her for more information on the program and directions.

ASPIES Greater Akron

Support Group assisting parents of children with

Asperger Syndrome, high functioning Autism, and PDD/NOS

COME JOIN US FOR A TIME

OF FUN & FELLOWSHIP!!!!

(helping our kids make a connection with potential friends)

ASPIES 1st Annual Picnic

at the home of

Chuck & Pam

889 Emory Avenue

Akron, OH 44310

330-285-4253

Saturday, July 14th - 4:00pm - ???

Bring a dish to share with others, baseball mitts (if you want to play catch),

and anything else you can think of that’s “picnickyâ€!

PLEASE R.S.V.P.

(so we know how many hot dogs, etc., to plan on)

For further information, contact

Joy Spencer 330-745-5115 Rreindeer@...See what's free at AOL.com.