FW: OLRS Update re. ways ODE handles complaints filed

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Forwarding this important information, please read below...

Sincerely,

Pattison

National Autism Association - Northeast Ohio (NAA-NEO) Helping Hand Program Manager P. O. Box 221195 Beachwood, OH 44122 E-mail: apattison@... Phone (216)544-1231 Web: www.autismnortheastohio.org

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 9:43 AM

OLRS has settled a class action lawsuit against ODE involving avariety of matters, including the way that ODE handles complaints filedby parents. I think it would be wise to publicize this on your listserves and newsletters, as parents should be aware of the proposedsettlement, and also of their right to opt out of it. Information is at: http://olrs.ohio.gov/asp/OLRSNewsDoeJuly09.aspJudith C. SaltzmanAttorney at LawHickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A.Phone: 216.861.0360Fax: 216.861.3113Web site: www.hickman-lowder.comHICKMAN & LOWDER CO., LPA1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1020Cleveland, OH 44114(Telephone numbers have NOT changed)