Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: May 17, 2010

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News From ASO:

-Help the Autism Society secure a $250K grant to help families.

-Ohio Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials

-Ohio Department of Insurance launches new consumer protection campaign! 

-Take a moment to complete the following survey for Ohio Legal Rights Service

-Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Seeking New Members

-Ohio Healthcare Reform Website

-Registration

is now open for the 2010 OCALI Conference, the nation's premier event

in autism, assistive technology and low-incidence disabilities

 

- OCALI is pleased to announce the release of the new Autism Internet Modules (AIM) logo and updated AIM website

 

- Autism Society of Ohio now on Twitter!

- Federal Update/Alerts

 

·         Medicaid

·         Federal Health Insurance: Fast facts and implementation timeline

 

 

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

 

- Autism Society of Greater Akron

May

Tuesday, May 18, 2010- ASPIES Greater Akron presents OCR

(Atty. Chandra Bowling) & OCECD ( Lyke) What Parents and

Educators Need to Know About Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and

the Americans with Disabilities Act

 - Autism Society of Central Ohio

May 

·         Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – Maureen Geraghty, Ph.D. will return to discuss dietary

              intervention and management. (This date has been changed.)

June

·         Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Summer Support Group Meeting 

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

May

·         Saturday, May 22, 2010-Sensory Friendly showing of Shrek Forever After

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

 

·         ASGC Summer Social Skills Camp Located at The City of Independence Park- few spots still available

 

- Autism Society of Dayton

May 

·         Thursday, May 20, 2010 Navigating the Ohio Medicaid system Part II-with Marla Root

·         Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

 

June

 

·         2010 Grant Cycle Begins June 1, 2010

 

 - Autism Society of NW Ohio

 

May

  

·         Tuesday, May 18, 2010: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Parents of Adults Support Group

·         Saturday, May 22, 2010: Autism Friendly Movie  Shrek Forever

·         Monday, May 24, 2010: 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Asperger Family Support Group

·         Tuesday, June 1, 2010: 6:30 - 8 pm Seneca County ASD Family Support Group

·         Friday and Saturday, June 25 & 26, 2010: GIVE AUTISM THE BOOT - Sign up

to volunteer NOW!

 

·         Contact our office NOW for your application to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio 2010 Extended School Year Summer Program.

·         Purchase a Fan Club card and Benefit ASNO! 

·         It is time to RE-REGISTER for the Kroger Community Rewards program

 

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

May 

·         Wednesday, May 19, 2010: Regular monthly meeting

June

·         Wednesday, June 16, 2010: Regular monthly meeting

·         Monday, June 28, 2010: The 13th Annual Tri-County Autism Society Classic Golf Scramble

 

 

 

Upcoming Events:  

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Monday, May 17, 2010: 5th Annual Project MORE Conference:  “Project

MORE- An Investment in Innovation: Teaching Children with Disabilities

to Read”, Bowling Green

-Monday, May 17, 2010: NEXT STEPS Transition Program Webinars

-Tuesday, May 18, 2010: Circles Program, Shaker Heights

-Wednesday, May 19, 2010: Transition from School to Adult Life Filler, Toledo

-Wednesday, May 19, 2010: Autism Academy Classes- Nutrition/Feeding, Columbus

- Wednesday May 19, 2010: “The New Healthcare Bill: Great News For People With Disabilities!” – Webinar

 

-Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Autism Family Foundation presents a 'Parent Education Night', Cuyahoga Falls

 

-Thursday, May 20, 2010: Free Parent and Caregiver Training -All About Reading, Toledo

 

-Saturday, May 22, 2010: “Every Child Counts” Conference, Lakemore

-Saturday, May 22, 2010: Shrek Forever After! Movie Days, Columbus

- Monday, May 24, 2010: Sunday, May 30, 2010: The Autism One & Generation Rescue - Autism Redefined 2010 Conference, Chicago

-Monday, May 24 and Tuesday May 25, 2010: Two Day Training Integrating ABA in the Classroom: Para -Professional Training Students Pre-K through 5th Grade, Aurora

-Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26, 2010: Keys to finding funds to assist in the development of a child with special needs, Toledo

-Wednesday, May 26, 2010: The Arc of Ohio Day at Cedar Point

-Wednesday, May 26, 2010: Circles Program, Shaker Heights

-Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday May 27 2010: Our Choice: Living in the Community Conference for Ohioans with disabilities, their families and advocates Hyatt Regency, Columbus

-Thursday, May 27, 2010: Assistive Technology Fair, Dayton

-Saturday, May 29, 2010: Sensory Friendly showing of Shrek: Forever After, Bluffton

-Tuesday,

June 1, 2010: Navigating the System:  Supplemental Security Income

(SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Columbus

-Saturday, June 5, 2010: 9th Annual Autism Summit of Northwest Ohio, Bowling Green

-Friday, June 11, 2010 - Training for Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families and Support Staff, Columbus

- Tuesday, June 15, 2010: FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Toledo

 

- Tuesday, June 22, 2010: 8th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference - Life-Long Strategies for Success, Cleveland Area

-Thursday, June 24, 2010:Conference: Connecting the Dots  Matching the Pieces, Mantua

-Tuesday, July 6, 2010: Work Opportunities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities:  LIFE Works Program, Columbus

-Wednesday, July 7, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

-Wednesday, July 14, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

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Monday- Thursday, July 19-22, 2010: Governor's Council on People with

Disabilities 12th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum, Columbus

-Wednesday, July 21, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

-Saturday, July 31, 2010: MOTORCYCLE RIDE NOW FOR AUTISM - proceeds benefit Autism Society of Ohio!, Columbus

-Wednesday, July 28, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

-Thursday, August 12, 2010: ’s Law Training, Mansfield

 

General News, Articles, Information:

-Study finds no relationship between infections, autism

-Article: Parenting Through to Adulthood

-United Cerebral Palsy releases Inclusion report on states

-Study challenges neurological assumptions about autism

-Students with special needs face difficult job prospects

-The s Law Special Ed Advocate, May 11, 2010

Books, Resources, Products:

-Book: Mockingbird

-New Books from Kingsley Publisher

 

 

ASO is now posting all research opportunities on our website. For information on available opportunities, visit our webpage www.autismohio.org,

click on " Information " along the top of the home page and then click on

" Studies/Surveys " .  CHECK OUT NEW LISTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES!  

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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 implied.  

 

Sincerely,  

 

Autism Society of Ohio 1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-C Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 487-4726 fax: (614) 487-4725

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