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MOTORCYCLE
SAFETY TRAINING
for Injury Prevention Professionals
Workshop Information
Date: Thursday,
February 12, 2009
Time:
8:30am - 3:30pm
Location:
AD Farrow Harley Davidson Dealership - 7754 State Route 37 East/US
36 East, Sunbury, Ohio 43074
Cost:
FREE! Training material, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks
will be provided.
Who should attend:
Anyone interested
in preventing motorcycle related injury and death.
To register, please go to:
http://www.fcsafecommunities.com/
or call 614-645-6836.
Registration deadline: February 4, 2009
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November 6,
2008
CONTINUUM OF CARE:
NeuroRehabilitation and the use of cognitive prosthetics
Summit County
Traumatic Brain Injury Collaborative
13th Annual Conference
LOCATION: Summa Health System, Raymond
C. Firestone Auditorium 55 Arch Street, Akron, Ohio, across from
Akron City Hospital
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
As a Result of this Program
Participants will:
Describe at least two assistive technologies that can assist
individuals with attention, memory and organization challenges.
Match individuals with brain injury to the technologies that can
assist them.Develop intervention plans that will assist individuals
with brain injury as they learn to incorporate technologies into
their daily lives. Describe the research and outcome data related to
NeuroRehabilitation therapies.
Differentiate between the 4 common forms of specific memory training
involved in retraining cognition after brain injury.
REGISTRATION
Targeted Audience: Physicians, Psychologists, Occupational
Therapists, Physical Therapists, Behavioral Specialists, Social
Workers, Attorneys, Educators, Case Coordinators, Counselors, Direct
Service Providers
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee of $90 includes all program
materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and
parking. |
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October 28-31, 2008
OHIO REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
"Rehabilitation A.D.D.E.D"
++Advocacy, Disability, Diversity, Employment
& Dignity++
Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus Hotel, 350 North
High Street
Columbus, Ohio
Date:
Tuesday, October 28th through Friday, October 31st
Registration: Register by October 1 for reduced
conference rates.
For general information and questions, please
email Deanna Arbuckle,
Conference Planning Chair, at
oraconference@dmsrehab.com
To register, download the registration form by clicking
HERE.
Ohio
Rehabilitation Association
(www.ohiorehab.org)
6111 Chaney Drive
Toledo, Ohio
43615
Phone: (419) 841-8889
Fax: (419) 843-2243
Email:
info@ohiorehab.org
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September 19, 2008
The 10th LynnFund Golf Classic 2008
benefiting The Lynn A. Chiaverotti Memorial Fund and Brain
Injury Association of Ohio
Location: Foxfire Golf Club, 10799 State Route 104,
Lockbourne, Ohio
Date:
Wednesday, September 19, 2008
Registration:10:30 am; Shotgun Start:12:00 pm;
Dinner: 6 pm
For
information, call (614) 777-4409 |
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June
19, 2008 Third
Thursday at Three Speakers Series
"The Role of Speech Language Pathology in Assessment and
Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury." Presented by Gary
Levine, M.S., CCC-SLP.
Date: June 19, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Teleconference
Registration: Register
and Earn One Certified Education Contact Hour
1. Call Sheila Evans, Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434
to pre-register and receive the slide presentation.
2. Participants call the speaker series
More information:
3rd Thursday Flyer
Website:
www.lakeview.ws |
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June 11-12, 2008
National Brain Injury Employment Conference
BUILDING BRIDGES TO SUPPORTS & OPPORTUNITIES
NATIONAL BRAIN INJURY EMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE
June 10, 2008
&
REGION 8 EMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE
June 11 & 12, 2008
BOTH CONFERENCES TO BE HELD AT
RADISSON HOTEL DENVER SOUTHEAST,
3200 SOUTH PARKER ROAD, AURORA, CO 80014,
303-695-1700
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OR PARTICIPATION, PLEASE CALL
MIRIAM COBLE at 1-800-682-1240 OR 303-636-5610
OR
GO TO OUR WEBSITE @
www.ctat-training.com
SPONSORED BY CTAT, Region VIII RCEP and Denver
Options, Inc. |
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June 7, 2008
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June 6-8, 2008

2008 National Brain Injury Caregivers’ Conference
Presented by
the
Brain Injury Association of America
Westin Dallas
Fort Worth Airport Hotel, Dallas, TX
Featuring
best-selling author, Lee Woodruff and over 25 expert speakers on all
aspects of brain injury for parents, spouses, siblings, children of
a parent with brain injuries and other caregivers. Highlights
include: Special sessions for caregivers of military personnel and
civilians whether the injury is recent or many years ago with
dedicated educational sessions about mild brain injury.
Register today:
Click to Register
Hotel
Reservations:
MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS
For
more information, visit
www.biausa.org, e-mail
conferences@biausa.org or call (703) 761-0750.
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May
15, 2008 Third
Thursday at Three Speakers Series
"Ethical Considerations for Developing Effective Means to
Communicate with Individuals who have Sustained a Traumatic
Brain Injury." Presented by Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.
Date: May 15, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Teleconference
Registration: Register
and Earn One Certified Education Contact Hour
1. Call Sheila Evans, Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434
to pre-register and receive the slide presentation.
2. Participants call the speaker series
More information:
3rd Thursday Flyer
Website:
www.lakeview.ws |
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May
6 & 7, 2008
Putting the Pieces Together: Life Planning
Seminars for Families of Individuals who have Disabilities
This is an overview of Social
Security Administration benefits such as Supplemental Security
Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),
Medicaid and Medicare benefits for people with disabilities. Sponsored
by County MRDDs, Mental Health Boards, NAMIs and ARCs,
Non-Profit agencies from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren
Counties.
Read the flyer:
pdf
document
There are four times and locations to choose
from:
May
6 (Tuesday), 1 - 3 PM
Nathaniel Greene Lodge Veterans, Hamilton County, Green
Township, 513-598-3100, 6394 Wesselman Rd, Cincinnati, OH
May
6 (Tuesday), 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Goodwill Industries, 4605 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014
May
7 (Wednesday), 1 - 3 PM
The
Union Township Civic Center (Clermont County, Eastgate
Area), 4350 Aicholtz Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45245
May
7 (Wednesday), 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Workforce One Building (Young Conference Room), Lebanon,
Warren County
http://www.co.warren.oh.us/workforceone/geninfo/directions.htm
To
register, contact Kathy Morris at 513-967-5612 or email
cfmfsouthohio@yahoo.com |
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April 3-4, 2008
TBI Litigation: Mastering the Science and
Trial Strategies
Date: April 3-4, 2008
Location: Green Valley Ranch & Resort,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Click Here To Register Online
Click Here for Mail-In Registration Form (pdf)
Click Here to Make Hotel Reservations
Click here for accommodation info (pdf)
Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities (pdf)
For more information please email
conferences@biausa.org
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April 9-12, 2008
The International Brain Injury
Association's 7th World Congress on Brain Injury
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
For more information, visit
www.internationalbrain.org or contact Chas Haynes phone: (713)
526-6900 |
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April
17, 2008 Third
Thursday at Three Speakers Series
"Using Functional Outcomes for Program Evaluation." Presented by
Sue Bartlett, LCSW, CRC; and Michelle Radloff, AS.
Date: April 17, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Teleconference
Registration: Register
and Earn One Certified Education Contact Hour
1. Call Sheila Evans, Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434
to pre-register and receive the slide presentation.
2. Participants call the speaker series
More information:
3rd Thursday Flyer
Website:
www.lakeview.ws |
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April
18,
2008
Fall-Related Injury Prevention Symposium
Date: April 18, 2008
Time: 9:30
a.m.-4:30p.m.
Location: University Plaza
Hotel,
3110 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
The Ohio Department of Health’s
Injury Prevention Program, in partnership with the Ohio Injury
Community Planning Group, is presenting a Fall-Related Injury
Prevention Symposium for Friday April 18, 2008 in Columbus.
Please find attached the brochure and registration for the
Fall-Related Injury Prevention Symposium. We’re looking forward
to having you attend.
If you should have any registration questions, please contact
Amy Wermert at 614-566-9301 or
awermer2@ohiohealth.com.
If you should have any other questions, please feel free to
contact me at 614-728-8016 or
dara.bakes@odh.ohio.gov.
More information:
Symposium Flyer
Website:
http://healthyohioprogram.org/ |
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March 14, 2008
Blast Injury Conference
Location: Ramada Inn, South Charleston, WV
For more information: contact Michael Davis at 304 766-4892
Or visit:
www.biausa.org/WVirginia
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March
20, 2008
Third Thursday at Three Speakers Series
"Neuropsychological Perspectives on Supervision and Guardianship
for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injury." Presented by
Robert Hirschman, Ph.D.
Date: March 20, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Teleconference
Registration: Register
and Earn One Certified Education Contact Hour
1. Call Sheila Evans, Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434
to pre-register and receive the slide presentation.
2. Participants call the speaker series
More information:
3rd Thursday Flyer
Website:
www.lakeview.ws |
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February
21, 2008 Third
Thursday at Three Speakers Series
"TBI and Substance Abuse: An approach to Assessment, Treatment
and Relapse Prevention." Presented by Jim Hardiman, MSW,
LCSW, CSAC.
Date: February 21, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Teleconference
Registration: Register
and Earn One Certified Education Contact Hour
1. Call Sheila Evans, Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434
to pre-register and receive the slide presentation.
2. Participants call the speaker series
More information:
3rd Thursday Flyer
Website:
www.lakeview.ws |
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January 17
, 2008
Third Thursday at Three Speakers Series
"Spasticity Management After TBI"
John McGuire, M.D.
Date: January 17, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Teleconference
Registration: Register
and Earn One Certified Education Contact Hour
1. Call Sheila Evans, Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434
to pre-register and receive the slide presentation.
2. Participants call the speaker series
More information:
3rd Thursday Flyer
Website:
www.lakeview.ws |
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January
24, 2008
TBI Stakeholders' Discussion Roundtable on
Services Provided by Ohio's Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC)
What: A discussion lead
by Kristi Erlewine from the Ohio Auditor of State, Performance Audit
Section. Participants will be asked for feedback on their
experiences with services provided through Ohio's Rehabilitation
Services Commission (RSC) related to:
• Your involvement / experience with RSC
• Strengths – What does RSC do well? What do you like about the
agency?
• Areas for improvement – What would you like to see changed at RSC?
• Do you have issues with RSC’s eligibility standards (criteria)
and/or wait for services?
• What can you say about awareness, communication and coordination
between RSC and other agencies involved in Ohio’s workforce
development/vocational rehabilitation programs?
• Are there other state models that Ohio should consider? Any other
suggestions?
Location: Drake Center,
Cincinnati
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Room D at the Drake Center
151 Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45216 (See registration document
for map and directions)
How to Register: Phone or email the Brain Injury Association of Ohio
at 1-866-644-6242 (1-866-OHIOBIA, toll-free throughout Ohio) or
mcorpron@biaoh.org Or
fax (1-614-481-7103), You can also mail your registration
using form provided below.
Registration for Drake Center is limited to 30 individuals. However,
if you cannot attend in person, but wish to provide input through a
conference call, phone 1-800-510-7500 (when asked for a PIN number
press 789748#). Please register with BIAOH if you plan to
participate by phone.
Event materials:
Registration (Word)
Registration
(PDF)
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December
5, 2007
OACBMRDD Annual
Convention
Art and Product Show and Sale
Location: Hilton
at Easton Town Center
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM
For more information, please contact
Kim D. Linkinhoker @
614-431-0616 or email @
klinkinhoker@oacbmrdd.org
Event materials:
Letter
Registration
Save the Date
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November 15,
2007 "Partnering with your
Child’s IEP Team"- The Arc of Ohio-Teleconference training
Time:
10:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Registration information:
Education
Series Flyer
Registration |
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October
4-6, 2007
Pediatric Palliative Care Conference
"Leaders, Learners and Families Hand in Hand:
Building Pediatric Palliative Care Best Practice"
Location: John S.
Knight Convention Center in Akron, Ohio
Date: Thursday, October
4 through Saturday, October 6
For more information,
call (800-776-9513) or visit
www.ohpco.org |
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September
27-29, 2007 The
North American Brain Injury Society presents
the Fifth Annual Conference on Brain Injury
Location: The Westin
Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas
Date: Thursday, September
27 through Saturday, September 29
For more information, call (703)
960-6500 or visit www.nabis.org
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September 19, 2007
The 9th LynnFund Golf Classic 2007
benefiting The Lynn A. Chiaverotti Memorial Fund and Brain
Injury Association of Ohio
Location: Foxfire Golf Club, 10799 State Route 104,
Lockbourne, Ohio
Date:
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Registration: 10:30a.m Shotgun Start 12:00p.m.
Dinner at 6 p.m.
For
information, call (614) 566-1124 |
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September 18, 2007
Mapping The Future, 2007 Annual Conference of the Ohio
Developmental Disabilities Council in Columbus
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus OH
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Time: 10am-4pm
For more information: Call: (614) 262-8124
or email: axiscenter@aol.com
Are you helping your school-age son or daughter plan for his or
her future?
If yes, then you are invited to attend this one-day
conference—designed specifically to assist parents and families
in getting through the complicated
maze of transition information, forms, eligibility program,
funding and more.
In easy to understand language, learn how to navigate the often
confusing transition process.
Hear how successful young adults with disabilities chose their
paths to adulthood, how they were educated or trained, and how
they selected their
careers.
Conference is free to parents of children with disabilities. For
other people, the registration fee is $35. Registration includes
all materials and lunch. Seating is limited to 150, first-come,
first-served. |
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August 17, 2007
Ballinger TBI Clubhouse Summer Golf
Classic
The Ballinger TBI Clubhouse will
be hosting an inaugural Ballinger TBI Clubhouse Summer Golf
Classic, full of contests, prizes, and of course golf — it will
be an outing you do not want to miss! Our golf extravaganza will
include: Golfing, Food, and Contests.
Event type: 18 hole 4-person
scramble.
Location: Barberton
Brookside Country Club
3727 Golf Course Road Norton, Ohio 44203
Date: Friday, August 17,
2007
Time: Registration at 11:00 AM, Shot Gun start at 12:00
PM.
(330) 825-4538 |
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August 19, 2007
HansonHouse TBI Clubhouse 5th Annual Golf
Outing
Mallard Creek Golf Club
You can turn your LOVE OF GOLF
into a BENEFIT FOR OTHERS!
Location: Mallard Creek
Golf Club
34500 E. Royalton Rd.
Columbia Station, OH 44028
Lorain County
440-236-8231
Date: Sunday, August 19,
2007
Time: Starting at 10:00 AM
* All sponsorship packages,
expenses and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed
by law. |
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July 30, 2007 - August 1, 2007
A Collaborative Conference on Autism with Low
Incidence Disabilities
Location: The Crowne Plaza
Columbus North (formerly The Columbus Marriott North) - 6500
Doubletree Avenue - Columbus, OH 43229
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category: Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Event Description: This
unique conference addresses the needs of complex learners with
autism and sensory impairments. Sessions will provide an
overview of co-occurring disabilities, definitions,
characteristics as well as assessment and evaluation processes
and evidence-based practices. In addition, a team-based
comprehensive planning process to support students across
settings will be provided.
Event Contact Details (For more
information and registration details):
Name: OCALI
Phone: 614-410-0321
Website:
http://www.ocali.org/collaborative/ |
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June 21, 2007
"Educational Series-Third Thursday"
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Does Anyone Really Suffer?: Jeffrey
T. Barth, Ph.D., ABPP/CN
Register and Earn One Certified Education Contact Hour
1. To register to participate call or email Sheila Evans,
Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434. or lcs@lakeview.ws.
This will ensure that you receive the handouts and evaluation
that you will need.
2. Participants call the speaker series phone number
(800.501.8979) between 2:50 and 3:00 PM eastern standard time on
the date of the seminar. At the prompt, participants enter the
conference call code (539-8758). At this time, participants will
be in conference to attend the seminar.
3. Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation Center will enter into the
conference call at
3:00 PM eastern standard time and begin the presentation. The
presentation will last for one hour.
4. After the presentation, participants will fill out the
evaluation form that will be sent to you after you have RSVP’s
to Sheila Evans (see#1 above) and return the evaluation form by
email or mail.
Return the Evaluation and Receive your Certified Education
Contact Hour
• Return by email to: lcs@lakeview.ws
• Return by mail to: Lakeview Community Services
C/O Tri-County CAP
448 White Mountain Highway
Tamworth, NH 03886
Attention: Sheila Evans
• Make sure that you include the name and mailing address of
each participant PLEASE PRINT
• Lakeview will mail to you, your certified education contact
hour.
Purchasing your own DVD copy of the Presentation
• To purchase your own copy of the presentation on DVD, please
send an email to lcs@lakeview.ws at Lakeview Community Services
to request information about this purchase.
Please direct all
questions regarding the registration process to Sheila Evans,
Speaker Series Coordinator at 603.323.7434. |
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June 30, 2007
Americans with
Disabilities Act 17th Anniversary at the
Columbus Symphony Picnic with the Pops
Kick off your Fourth of July
celebration with an evening
of star-spangled favorites and brilliant fireworks!
When: Saturday, June 30, 2007, 8:15 PM
Location: On the lawn of Chemical Abstracts
2540 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus
General admission lawn tickets: $20 advance. $22 at the gate.
Discount lawn tickets: $18 at Giant Eagle stores, Fifth Third
banks and
Wild Oats on Lane Ave.
Join in a special recognition
of the ADA. Visit displays.
Enjoy the red, white and blue musical salute with friends and
family.
Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Onsite parking is
free. Concert venue is fully accessible, including reserved
seating area and handicapped parking area.
Gates open at 6 PM. Guests may bring food and beverages, or
purchase food from concessionaires.
For more information, or to purchase tickets online visit
www.picnicwiththepops.com |
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May 2-3, 2007
"A
Quality Future for People with Disabilities:
Engaged in Adult Life"
The 9th Biennial
Topical Conference, for Statewide Career, Vocational,
Transitional and Employment Conference.
Location: Hilton Columbus at Easton Towne Center
Date: May 2-3, 2007 (Wednesday & Thursday)
For more information contact
Tina Bastock, Kent State University, 330-672-0726.
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May 30-31, 2007
"Joining
Forces 2007:
Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery"
Conference for
Behavioral Health Providers, First Responders & Volunteer
Networks. Download the brochure here:
Joining Forces 2007
Location: Crowne Plaza Columbus North
Date: April 30-31, 2007 (Wednesday & Thursday), 8 AM - 4:30 PM
For more information contact Garrison & Associates
www.garrisonevents.com
or
joiningforces@garrisonevents.com or by phone: 614-273-1400 |
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May 30-June 1, 2007
"Solidarity
2007"
Disability Network of
Ohio-Solidarity would like to take this opportunity to
introduce you to Solidarity 2007, Ohio's largest and
oldest conference for and by people with disabilities.
Held every two years since 1991, Solidarity conferences
have helped more than 6,300 people with disabilities,
family members, and providers to participate, learn, and
gain independence, education and employment. Solidarity
2007 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and
Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, on May 30 - June 1,
2007.
The 2007 conference theme is "Abilities in Motion" with
an emphasis on empowering people with disabilities to
become active contributing members of their community.
Solidarity 2007 will offer 30 workshops on topics,
including; leadership training, education, employment,
voting and advocacy. Over fifty exhibitors and
organizations will be displaying new technology and
information that can increase the independence of people
with disabilities.
Solidarity 2007
includes; Educational, Employment, Leadership training,
Voting, Legislative and Advocacy workshops.
There will
also be three Keynote speaker luncheons, Computer
lab, Entertainment, Exhibitors, Special Arts
Fair, Health Fair and much more.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Date: May 30 - June 1, 2007
For more information go to the
DNOS website or by phone:
1-866-765-2007 |
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April 2-3, 2007
"Multiple
Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability 2007 Annual
Conference"
From working with
publishers to the controlled distribution of e-text files the
presenters will frame "hands on" training in the creation of
e-text from print material with discussions of current issues
and practical solutions surrounding the production and use of
e-text for individuals with disabilities.
The training will address the needs of program managers,
production staff, administrators, and practitioners.
Among topics included in the institute are:
Working with publishers regarding copyright
Accessibility mandates
Techniques, formats, and resources for conversion from print to
digital
Policies and procedures to support e-text conversion
Managing e-text distribution
(and more!)
http://mpconference.osu.edu/
Location: The
Ohio State University, Room 390, Science & Engineering Library (SEL),
175 W. 18th Avenue, Columbus campus
Date: April 2-3, 2007 (Monday & Tuesday), 8 AM - 4:14 PM
For more information about the Institute or the Multiple
Perspectives conference, please contact
L. Scott Lissner, the OSU ADA Coordinator
Phone: 614-292-6207
Fax: 614-688-3665
TTY: 614-688-8605
Email: ada-osu@osu.edu |
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March 23, 2007
"Rethinking the Possible: New Strategies
for Traumatic Brain Injuries"
This one-day
conference will cover the Consumer Advocacy Model (CAM),
advances in research and treatment of TBI, meeting the
psychiatric and emotional needs of persons with brain injuries
and caregivers and dealing with persons who have traumatic brain
injuries and other diagnoses such as depression, substance abuse
or other types of mental illness. CEU Credit is available
for Counselors and Social Workers, plus RCH and MR/DD.
Location:
St. Rita's Auxiliary Conference Room, 718 W. Market St. Lima, OH
Date: March
23, 2007 (Friday), 8 AM - 3:30 PM
For
more information contact:
Mental Health & Recovery Services Board or
phil@mhrsb.org |
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March 27-28, 2007
"The Time for Action is Now!"
A Disability Public
Policy Legislative Event
Location:
Columbus Renaissance Hotel, Columbus, OH
Date: March
27-28, 2007 (Tuesday & Wednesday), 8 AM - 4:14 PM
For
more information contact:
The Arc of Ohio, 614-487-4720 or
www.thearcofohio.org |
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March 30, 2007
Real Life Rehabilitation 2007
“Long Term Consequences of
Traumatic Brain Injury
Including Cognitive Fatigue”
Location:
Drake Center, Cincinnati, OH
Date:
March 30, 2007 (Friday) 8 AM to 4 PM.
Save the Date Flyer:
Word version,
PDF version
Full Brochure:
Word version
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February 20, 2007
Recruiting Veterans with Disabilities (audio session hosted by
ADA-OHIO) |
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February 23, 2007
Rethinking the
Possible: New Strategies for TBI,
Lima |
February 27, 2007
To Iraq and Back – February 27, 2007 10 pm eastern; 9 pm central
ABC News will air a one-hour
special focusing on Anchor Bob Woodruff's blast brain injury
and similar injuries sustained by servicemen and women. The
documentary includes a critical look at the unmet post acute
needs of blast injury survivors.
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December 1 and December 2, 2006
"Parents
and Professionals: Practical Solutions for Success for Students
with Disabilities"
This exciting
conference will highlight effective strategies for promoting the
success of students with autism spectrum disorders and other
disabilities at school and home. This unique parent-professional
team will emphasize the importance of parents and teachers
working together to identify practical solutions for supporting
students. They will share concrete solutions for improving both
academic and social outcomes to support community life for
individuals with disabilities.
Two conference dates and locations
are offered:
Date: December 1, 2006
9:00 am - 3:30 pm,
Location:
Bob Evans Farms Hall, Room 216, University of Rio Grande,
218 N. College Ave, Rio Grande, OH
More information:
Dec 1 flyer (pdf
document) or call: toll free: 866-886-2254
and Date: December 2, 2006
Location:
Hopewell SERRC, 5350 West New Market Road, Hillsboro, OH
45133
More information:
Dec 2 flyer (pdf
document)
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November 17, 2006
"Increasing the Success of Employees with
Disabilities in the Workplace"
A
one-day seminar of interest to:
Job
Coaches, Disability Case Managers, Rehabilitation Counselors,
Human Resources Personnel, Occupational Therapists, Employers
Key
participants are the professionals who support the transition to
work and work accommodations.
A
primary focus is accommodation for social, behavioral,
and mental health problems.
Location:
The Ohio State University campus, Columbus, OH
Date: November
17, 2006 (Friday)
Pre-registration will be required. Registration materials will
be sent at a later date.
For
more information contact:
Andrea
Cooper, ADA Coordinator’s Office, The Ohio State University
By
e-mail at
cooper.437@osu.edu
By
phone at voice (614) 292-6207 tty (614)-688-8605 or fax (614)
688-3665
By
mail at 2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Drive; Columbus, OH
43210-1266 |
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September 13-16, 2006
Sixth North American Conference on
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Location:
The Canyons Resort, Park City, Utah
Date:
September 13-16, 2006 (Wednesday - Saturday)
For conference details:
www.dontshake.com or
mail@dontshake.com or 801-627-3399 / 888-273-0071
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August 3-6, 2006
The Kennedy Center Leadership Exchange in
Arts and
Disability (LEAD) Conference and
Training
Location: The
Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
Date: August
3-6, 2006 (Thursday - Sunday)
For conference details call: 202-416-8727 or 202-416-8728 (TTY)
or contact ADA-Ohio at 800-232-6446 or 800-232-2321 (TTY)
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August 17, 2006
Brain Injury: Today and Beyond
Presented by the
Center for Comprehensive Services (CCS), REM Ohio, Brain Injury
Coalition of Greater Cleveland and Brain Injury Association,
this half-day conference is designed for Case Managers and
Rehabilitation Professionals. Topics include Return to
Work and Involvement in the Life of the Community after Brain
Injury (Bill Baumann, MS, CRC, CCM) and Psychopharmacology and
TBI: Innovations and Treatment Options (Randall W. Evans, PhD)
Location:
Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
Date: August
17, 2006 (Thursday) 8 am to 12 pm
Cost: $30, includes
continental breakfast. Proceeds benefit the Brain Injury
Association of Ohio.
For conference details call: Deb Smith at 317-475-0337 or
deb.smith@thementornetwork.com
Brain Injury: Today
and Beyond flyer
Registration
sheet
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July 13-14, 2006
Universal Design & Visitability: From
Accessibility to Zoning
Location: The Ohio
State University's Knowlton School of Architecture
Date: July 13-14,
2006 (Thursday - Friday)
This conference
would be appropriate for people currently in architectural
design or building accessible homes. Supporters and
contributors include The Kirwin Institute for Race and
Ethnicity, The John Glenn Institute for Public Service and
Public Policy, The American Planning Association, The Great
Lakes ADA & Accessible IT Center, ADA-OHIO, Mid-Ohio Regional
Planning Commission, Mid-Ohio Board of Independent Living, and
The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. To be added to a
mailing list for updates please e-mail
ADA-OSU@osu.edu. More
information will be posted as it becomes available. |
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June 23, 2006
13th Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium
for the benefit of the Brain Injury
Association of Ohio
Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel,
Columbus, OH
Date:
June 23, 2006 (Friday) 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
For more conference details (as they develop):
www.cpaslaw.com
or call 614-469-1400 or 800-647-7003
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June 2-4, 2006
Brain Injury Association of America
Caregivers Conference
"Honoring the
Past - Charting the Future"
Location: The M Street Hotel on
New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, DC
Date: June 2-4, 2006 (Friday -
Sunday)
For more information contact
Nancy Kaywood at 913-310-0074.
Online registration will be available in late March at
www.biausa.org. |
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May 6, 2006
Family Fun Day at Camp Echoing Hills
for children with special needs
Location: Camp
Echoing Hills, Warsaw, OH
Date:
May 6, 2006 (Saturday) 7:15 AM - 3:00 PM
There will be a 5K
Run, Annual Softball Tournament and Camp Events.
For more details or to register, please call: 1-800-419-6513.
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May 3, 2006
Special Needs Trusts & Planning for the
Future
of a Child With a
Disability
Location: Ohio
University Inn, Athens, Ohio
Date: May 3, 2006
(Wednesday)
Time: 8:30 AM - 12
Noon, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The AM workshop is
for attorneys and financial planners. The fee is $50.00
and CEU's will be available. The PM workshop is free for
persons with a disability and their families.
Professionals will need to pay $10.00, and CEU's will also be
available during this presentation. The Evening Session
will give families an opportunity to talk with other families
currently using a special needs trust. There is no fee or
CEU's for this session. |
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April 26, 2006
Making Medicaid Buy-In a Reality in Ohio
Location: Vern
Riffe Tower, 31st Floor, Columbus, OH
Date: April
26, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
Registration
information will be available soon. |
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April 20-30, 2006
Bodies of Work:
The Chicago Festival of Disability Arts &
Culture
Location:
City-wide, Chicago, IL
Date:
April 20-30, 2006
For details visit the festival website:
www.bodiesofwork.org
This is Chicago's
first-ever festival showcasing disability arts. It is a
10-day, citywide festival featuring visual and performing arts
that explore disability issues and showcase the work of artists
with disabilities.
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April 17-18, 2006
Multiple Perspectives on
Access, Inclusion and
Disability Annual
Conference
Location:
Pfahl Executive & Conference Center; The Ohio State University
Campus, Columbus, OH
Date:
April 17-18, 2006 (Monday - Tuesday)
Time: Starting at
8:30 AM
The organizing theme
for the sixth annual conference will be "Personal Perspectives &
Social Impact: The Stories We Tell." The goal is to
encourage presenters and participants to reflect on how personal
experiences create and transform social, cultural and legal
realities. A look into what the psychologist Theodore
Sarbin referred to as "the storied nature of human conduct."
The conference
registration fee is $50 for each day. (This includes
materials, breaks and lunch). For OSU students lunch is $5
and the conference sessions are free. For OSU faculty and
staff, the conference is $20 per day.
For more information
please contact: L. Scott Lissner, ADA Coordinator at OSU at
614-292-6207 or 614-688-8605 (TTY) or visit
http://ada.osu.edu/conferences/2006program.htm
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April 10-12, 2006
National ADA Symposium & EXPO
Location: St. Louis,
MO
Date: April 10-12,
2006
The Great Lakes ADA
and Accessible IT Center is proud to be a co-sponsor of the
National ADA Symposium. This symposium offers a unique
opportunity to explore many issues related to the ADA and
network with individuals working in a variety of areas across
the country.
In support of attendance at this event, the Great Lakes Center
is making a
limited number of scholarships available to assist with
offsetting the cost
of attendance. Applications will be accepted only from
individuals who
reside in the Great Lakes Region (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI).
If you live in a State other than the ones listed, please go to
web site www.adata.org to
locate the contact office within your particular Region.
The application deadline is March 1, 2006
To learn more or to apply for a scholarship, please visit
website
www.adagreatlakes.org,
or call 800-949-4232 (V/TTY).
Registration is now
available online at
www.adasymposium.org. Please see this website for more
information about the symposium. |
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March 31, 2006
Disability Summit 2006 - Raising
Expectations!
Location:
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive,
Mayfield, OH
Date: March
31, 2006 (Friday)
Time: 9:30 AM
- 2:30 PM
Speaker: Sue
Swenson, Executive Director for The Arc of the United States
This statewide
workshop is being sponsored by the Cuyahoga Special Education
Service Center in collaboration with the Center for Mental
Retardation, East Shore Special Education Regional Resource
Center, Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with
Disabilities and the Ohio Developmental Disability Council.
For registration
information, please visit
www.csesc.org or for more information contact Terri McIntee,
Parent Education Consultant at the Cuyahoga Special Education
Service Center, 216-524-2770 Ext. 3810. |
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March 30, 2006
TBI Education for Educators Conference 2006
Location: ODOT,
1980 W. Broad Street, Ground Floor Auditorium, Columbus, OH
Date:
March 30, 2006 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
This conference will
provide educators with an increased understanding of the
connection between traumatic brain injury and education.
Six Professional Development Contact Hours will be awarded to
each participant who attends the entire conference. The
brochure and
registration form is now available.
For more details please contact: Donna Owens at OCALI at 614-410-0381 or Suzanne Minnich at
BIAOH at 614-481-7100 or 1-866-644-6242.
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March
20, 2006
Ohio Rehabilitation Services
Commission 2007 State Plan Forums
Video
Conference
Location: Bureau of
Worker's Compensation Services Offices, OH. Call
1-800-OhioBWC (1-800-644-6292) for the nearest location.
Check in with security upon arrival.
Date: March 20, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Provide input into the Ohio
Rehabilitation Services Commission's (RSC) 2007 State Plan --
See dates & locations below.
ORSC is the administrative home for the Brain Injury Advisory
Committee (BIAC) and Brain Injury Program as well as the Bureau
of Vocational Services (BVR) and Bureau for the Visually
Impaired (BSVI) and their local offices.
The ORSC invites your input on
the 2007 State Plan. Meetings are open to anyone.
Oral or written comments may be presented at the meeting or you
may send written comments to: Associate General Counsel and
Manger of VR Policy Kimberly Zianno Hudak, RSC, 400 E. Campus
View Blvd., SW3B, Columbus, OH 43235-4604. All written
comments must be received by March 31, 2006. For
further information contact: Joe Rubino at 614-752-8068.
See our Public
Policy page for more information on ORSC and the Ohio
Revised Code. |
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March 18, 2006
Planning for the Future of a Child With a
Disability
Location: Rio Grande
University, Student Center Annex Building, 218 N. College
Avenue, Rio Grande, Ohio
Date: March 18, 2006
Time: 9:00 AM -
12:00 Noon (Saturday)
This FREE
workshop is presented as a service to Ohio residents, and no
pre-registration is needed. For more information,
please call 513-967-5612 or e-mail questions to:
cfmfsouthohio@yahoo.com.
The workshop
brochure is now available. |
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March
10, 2006
Ohio Rehabilitation Services
Commission 2007 State Plan Forums
Location: Ohio Rehab.
Services Commission, 400 E. Campus View Blvd.,
Cleveland/Zanesville/Columbus Rooms, Columbus, OH
Date: March 10, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Provide input into the Ohio
Rehabilitation Services Commission's (RSC) 2007 State Plan --
See dates & locations below.
ORSC is the administrative home for the Brain Injury Advisory
Committee (BIAC) and Brain Injury Program as well as the Bureau
of Vocational Services (BVR) and Bureau for the Visually
Impaired (BSVI) and their local offices.
The ORSC invites your input on
the 2007 State Plan. Meetings are open to anyone.
Oral or written comments may be presented at the meeting or you
may send written comments to: Associate General Counsel and
Manger of VR Policy Kimberly Zianno Hudak, RSC, 400 E. Campus
View Blvd., SW3B, Columbus, OH 43235-4604. All written
comments must be received by March 31, 2006. For
further information contact: Kim Hudak at 1-888-707-3773 or
Debbie Whitcum at 1-877-563-0137. See our
Public Policy
page for more information on ORSC and the Ohio Revised Code. |
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March 9-11, 2006
2nd Federal Traumatic Brain Injury
Interagency Conference
Integrating Models of Research and
Service Delivery
Location:
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bethesda, MD
Date:
March 9-11, 2006 (Thursday -Saturday)
For conference details:
www.tbi-interagency.org
or 973-243-6812 or email:
info@tbi-interagency.org
The definitive conference for:
· Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Interventions
· Long-term consequences of TBI, including quality of life
· Measuring of outcomes following TBI
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March
2, 2006
Ohio Rehabilitation Services
Commission 2007 State Plan Forums
Location: Heatherdowns
Library, 3265 Glanzman Road, Toledo, OH
Date: March 2, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Provide input into the Ohio
Rehabilitation Services Commission's (RSC) 2007 State Plan --
See dates & locations below.
ORSC is the administrative home for the Brain Injury Advisory
Committee (BIAC) and Brain Injury Program as well as the Bureau
of Vocational Services (BVR) and Bureau for the Visually
Impaired (BSVI) and their local offices.
The ORSC invites your input on
the 2007 State Plan. Meetings are open to anyone.
Oral or written comments may be presented at the meeting or you
may send written comments to: Associate General Counsel and
Manger of VR Policy Kimberly Zianno Hudak, RSC, 400 E. Campus
View Blvd., SW3B, Columbus, OH 43235-4604. All written
comments must be received by March 31, 2006. For
further information contact: Kim Hudak at 1-888-707-3773 or
Debbie Whitcum at 1-877-563-0137. See our
Public Policy
page for more information on ORSC and the Ohio Revised Code. |
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March
1, 2006
Ohio Rehabilitation Services
Commission 2007 State Plan Forums
Location: Ohio Valley
Goodwill Industries, 10600 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH
Date: March 1, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Provide input into the Ohio
Rehabilitation Services Commission's (RSC) 2007 State Plan --
See dates & locations below.
ORSC is the administrative home for the Brain Injury Advisory
Committee (BIAC) and Brain Injury Program as well as the Bureau
of Vocational Services (BVR) and Bureau for the Visually
Impaired (BSVI) and their local offices.
The ORSC invites your input on
the 2007 State Plan. Meetings are open to anyone.
Oral or written comments may be presented at the meeting or you
may send written comments to: Associate General Counsel and
Manger of VR Policy Kimberly Zianno Hudak, RSC, 400 E. Campus
View Blvd., SW3B, Columbus, OH 43235-4604. All written
comments must be received by March 31, 2006. For
further information contact: Kim Hudak at 1-888-707-3773 or Tom
Miller at 1-877-563-0334. See our
Public Policy
page for more information on ORSC and the Ohio Revised Code. |
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February 28, 2006
The 5th Annual Special Education
Law Forum
Location: Windows on the River
Powerhouse, 2000 Sycamore, Cleveland, OH
Date: February 28, 2006
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Presented by the Cuyahoga County
Bar Association and Special Education Services. Six hours
of CLE credits will be offered. If parents need financial
assistance to attend, please call Special Education Services at
216-289-4332 for an application form.
For more information or to
register, please contact the Cuyahoga County Bar Association at
216-621-5112 or at
www.cuybar.org.
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February
28, 2006
Ohio Home Care Waiver, Transitions
Waiver
and CORE Plus
Meeting
Location: Cleveland
Health Space, 8911 Euclid, Cleveland, OH
Date: February 28,
2006 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:00 AM -
Noon and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
These consumer
meetings are follow-up meetings to the ones held in August and
September of 2005. Registration is required.
You may register by sending an e-mail to
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us.
Please include your name, phone number, location and time of
meeting you want to attend and the number of people attending.
You may also register by calling The Ohio Medicaid Hotline at
(800) 324-8680 or the Bureau of Home and Community Services (BHCS)
at 614-466-6742. |
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February 24, 2006
TBI Stakeholders' Discussion
Roundtable on Ohio's Medicaid System
Location: MetroHealth Medical
Center, Rehab Pavilion, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH
Date: February 24, 2006 (Friday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
A discussion led by Betsy Bashore
from the Ohio Auditor of State, Performance Audit Section.
Participants will be asked for feedback on their experiences
with Ohio's Medicaid system. To register, click on this
link to print out the registration form and mail it to BIAOH
TBI Stakeholders' Discussion,
or call 1-866-644-6242 or e-mail:
bwalters@biaoh.org.
This event is FREE. |
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February
24, 2006
Ohio Home Care Waiver, Transitions
Waiver
and CORE Plus
Meeting
Location: Ohio
University, Margaret Walter Center, Rooms 235 AM, 145 PM,
Athens, OH
Date: February 24,
2006 (Friday)
Time: 10:00 AM -
Noon and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
These consumer
meetings are follow-up meetings to the ones held in August and
September of 2005. Registration is required.
You may register by sending an e-mail to
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us.
Please include your name, phone number, location and time of
meeting you want to attend and the number of people attending.
You may also register by calling The Ohio Medicaid Hotline at
(800) 324-8680 or the Bureau of Home and Community Services (BHCS)
at 614-466-6742. |
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February 23, 2006
Ohio Rehabilitation Services
Commission 2007 State Plan Forums
Location: Ocasek Building,
"P" Level Auditorium, 161 S. High St., Akron, OH
Date: February 23, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Provide input into the Ohio
Rehabilitation Services Commission's (RSC) 2007 State Plan --
See dates & locations below.
ORSC is the administrative home for the Brain Injury Advisory
Committee (BIAC) and Brain Injury Program as well as the Bureau
of Vocational Services (BVR) and Bureau for the Visually
Impaired (BSVI) and their local offices.
The ORSC invites your input on
the 2007 State Plan. Meetings are open to anyone.
Oral or written comments may be presented at the meeting or you
may send written comments to: Associate General Counsel and
Manger of VR Policy Kimberly Zianno Hudak, RSC, 400 E. Campus
View Blvd., SW3B, Columbus, OH 43235-4604. All written
comments must be received by March 31, 2006. For
further information contact: Kim Hudak at 1-888-707-3773 or
Kathy Langas at 1-888-536-8866. See our
Public Policy
page for more information on ORSC and the Ohio Revised Code. |
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February
22, 2006
Ohio Home Care Waiver, Transitions
Waiver
and CORE Plus
Meeting
Location: Lincoln
Center, 1027 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH
Date: February 22,
2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 AM -
Noon and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
These consumer
meetings are follow-up meetings to the ones held in August and
September of 2005. Registration is required.
You may register by sending an e-mail to
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us.
Please include your name, phone number, location and time of
meeting you want to attend and the number of people attending.
You may also register by calling The Ohio Medicaid Hotline at
(800) 324-8680 or the Bureau of Home and Community Services (BHCS)
at 614-466-6742. |
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February 21- 22, 2006
Ohio Health Day
Location: Columbus Renaissance
Hotel, Columbus, OH
Date: February 21-22, 2006
(Tuesday - Wednesday)
For more information, go to
www.ohiohealthadvocacy.org
or contact Lori McCullough
with OHAN at 614-299-2593 or e-mail:
lori@ohiohealthadvocacy.org
There are registration fees, but
scholarships are available. On February 22, there will be
a kickoff breakfast at the Riffe Center and legislative visits
afterwards. |
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February 21, 2006
Pre-employment Testing & Leave as
an Accommodation
Location: Great Lakes ADA &
Accessible IT Center in Chicago, IL
Date: February 21, 2006
(Tuesday)
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST
If you wish to attend for no
charge at RSC in Columbus, OH, please let RSC know
by February 7 by sending an e-mail to
adaohio@aol.com or by calling these phone numbers:
800-232-6446 or 800-232-2321 (TTY). Please provide your
name, organization, address, e-mail address and telephone
number. You may attend for no charge at the
following places: Inclusion Network in Cincinnati, OH
please call 513-345-1330, SOCIL in Lancaster, OH please call
740-689-1494 or LEAP in Cleveland, OH please call 216-696-2716
Ext. 129. If you wish to attend elsewhere, please
register at
www.ada-audio.org. You may find other free
locations by contacting Great Lakes at
www.adagreatlakes.org.
The cost for the session is $25
for non-profits and $40 for other entities. |
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February 17, 2006
Ohio Home Care Waiver,
Transitions Waiver
and CORE Plus
Meeting
Location: Campus of
Kent State University, 600 Frank Rd., Kent, OH
Date: February 17,
2006 (Friday)
Time: 10:00 AM -
Noon and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
These consumer
meetings are follow-up meetings to the ones held in August and
September of 2005. Registration is required.
You may register by sending an e-mail to
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us.
Please include your name, phone number, location and time of
meeting you want to attend and the number of people attending.
You may also register by calling The Ohio Medicaid Hotline at
(800) 324-8680 or the Bureau of Home and Community Services (BHCS)
at 614-466-6742. |
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February 16-17, 2006
Disability, Narrative and the Law
Location: Moritz
College of Law, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Date: February
16-17, 2006 (Thursday - Friday)
Keynote Speaker:
Hon. Tony Coelho, Chairman of the Board, The Epilepsy
Foundation, and former Member, U.S. House of Representatives.
Generous support
from The Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council, The
Association of Higher Education And Disability have allowed the
University to offer this event for free, but registration is
required. Register online at:
www.moritzlaw.osu.edu/cilps/conference/dnl2006/index.html |
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February 15, 2006
Ohio Home Care Waiver,
Transitions Waiver
and CORE Plus
Meeting
Location: Lucas
Library, 325 Michigan Avenue, Toledo, OH
Date: February 15,
2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 AM -
Noon and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
These consumer
meetings are follow-up meetings to the ones held in August and
September of 2005. Registration is required.
You may register by sending an e-mail to
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us.
Please include your name, phone number, location and time of
meeting you want to attend and the number of people attending.
You may also register by calling The Ohio Medicaid Hotline at
(800) 324-8680 or the Bureau of Home and Community Services (BHCS)
at 614-466-6742. |
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February 11, 2006
Key's Accessible Expressions Ohio
2006
Location: Xavier University,
Gallagher Student Center, 15 University Drive, Cincinnati, OH
Date: February 11, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
This is a celebration of Ohio
artists with disabilities, showcasing professional, emerging and
youth artists in a juried, touring exhibition. This event
is open to the public at no charge and presented by VSA Arts of
Ohio.
For more
information please contact: 614-241-5325 or e-mail
info@vsao.org. |
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February 10, 2006
Asperger's Syndrome Seminar
Location: Tri-C Metro Campus -
Student Center Lounge, Student Center Building, First Floor,
2900 Community College Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Date: February 10, 2006
(Friday)
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Featured Speakers: Dr.
Peter Gerhardt and Leslie Sinclair
For more information, call
Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism at 216-721-1292 or Special
Education Services at 216-289-4332.
The registration is $25.00 and
lunch is included with advance registration. Parking is
available and requires two quarters. Please register early
due to limited space. Parents please call SES for
assistance with registration fee through assistance from the
Autism Society of Greater Cleveland. |
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January 31, 2006
David L. Strauss Memorial Lecture:
Anger Management
Location: Teleconference
Date: January 31, 2006
(Tuesday)
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Speaker: Thomas Hall, Regional
Director of Neurobehavioral Services for Wingate Healthcare
To register please e-mail
Marianna Abashian at
mabashian@biausa.org or for more
information, please call: 703-584-8636.
This program addresses defining
and understanding anger as an emotional, antagonistic, and
behavioral response following acquired brain injury.
Treatment approaches in both counseling and applied settings
will be discussed. Pre-registration is required,
and as the date approaches, dial-in instructions and a
PowerPoint presentation will be sent. |
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January 25, 2006
Seizure Disorders: Options When Drugs
Don't Work
Location: Epilepsy Foundation of
Central Ohio, 510 E. North Broadway, Suite 400, Columbus, OH
Date: January 25, 2006
(Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
To register or for more
information, please call: Stacey Schwoeppe at
800-332-1375, Ext. 7563
This is a FREE patient
education program sponsored by Cyberonics. |
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January
19, 2006
PATH Teleconference on Fair Housing Laws
Location: This audio conference
will be broadcast over the PATH website,
www.pathprogram.samhsa.gov
Date: January 19, 2006
(Thursday)
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM; the link to
the call will be "live" at 1:30 p.m. EST
Speaker: Bonnie Milstein
To submit questions that you
would like to have answered during the teleconference, send them
to Bonnie at
bmilstein@sbcglobal.net.
If you have any questions,
contact Margaret Lassiter at 518-439-7415 Ext. 230 |
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January 17, 2006
Employer Case Studies: Best
Practices of Employers
Location: Great Lakes ADA &
Accessible IT Center in Chicago, IL
Date: January 17, 2006
(Tuesday)
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM EST
If you wish to attend for no
charge at RSC in Columbus, OH, please let RSC know by January 10
by sending an e-mail to
adaohio@aol.com or by calling these phone numbers:
800-232-6446 or 800-232-2321 (TTY). Please provide your
name, organization, address, e-mail address and telephone
number. If you wish to attend for no charge at the
Inclusion Network in Cincinnati, OH please call 513-345-1330, or
you wish to attend at SOCIL in Lancaster, OH please call
740-689-1494. If you wish to attend elsewhere, please
register at
www.ada-audio.org. You may find other free
locations by contacting Great Lakes at
www.adagreatlakes.org.
The cost for the session is $25
for non-profits and $40 for other entities. |
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October 25-26,
2005
Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA)
Conference “Power of People”
For more
information, contact: The Ohio Self Determination Association at
740-965-9822, Fax: 740-965-5485 or
www.ohiosda.org
Location:
University Plaza
Hotel,
Columbus, OH, 1-877-677-5292
Date:
October 25-26, 2005
Featuring national, state and local experts on
self-determination, people with disabilities who are expressing
themselves through art, and other sessions that will motivate
and inspire.
Keynote Speaker: Pat Carver, Center for Self Determination
Other speakers include: Doreen Rosimos & Darcy Wilson (Smith),
Income Links, LLC, Bruce Boguski, The Winner’s Edge
Stipends are available for the OSDA October conference.
Stipends are available to cover the $75.00 registration fee for
self advocates, self advocates’ family members and self
advocates’ personal care assistants. Also, we have a
limited number of stipends available for hotel expense.
Free (art) Vendor Space for the conference:
The
Ohio Self-Determination Association (OSDA) is pleased to
announce free art vendor space for up to fifteen art programs or
individual artists at its upcoming conference. The conference
will be held at the University Plaza Hotel in Columbus, Ohio on
Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26, 2005.
The vendor space will be in the hotel’s Atrium area,
conveniently located near the majority of the conference
activities. Vendor space can be obtained for one or two days. To
take full advantage of this entrepreneur opportunity we suggest
that your space be open by 9:00 am on Tuesday, and 8:00 am on
Wednesday. Peak selling times will be during the morning,
afternoon breaks, lunch (12 noon), and at the end of the
conference day.
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October 19-20,
2005
Keys to Housing Options
A
conference providing information, resources, and supports for
people with disabilities, their families and communities
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Conference
Cosponsored by:
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services through a grant from
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities
Ohio Olmstead Task Force
Location:
Hyatt Regency,
Columbus, OH, (614) 463-1234
Conference hotel rates: single/double $125; triple/quad $145
Date:
October 19-20, 2005
Conference highlights:
-
Nationally recognized keynote speakers
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12-15 diverse workshops about housing for people with
disabilities and their families
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Evening reception/networking session
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Displays, resources & modular accessible home
-
Registration fee: $100, includes meals.
-
A
limited number of waivers and scholarships will be available
for people with disabilities and family members.
-
CEUs pending for MRDD and Social Work.
For more information or registration materials, contact:
AXIS Center for Public Awareness
(800) 231-2947 v/tty
(614) 262-8124 v/tty
axiscenter@aol.com
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October 19,
2005
Partnering for Progress: Improving Results
for All Children
The
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
hosts this one day conference in collaboration with the Ohio
Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children.
Registration, continental breakfast and luncheon will be
provided at no cost to conference participants. Parking is
available at the Convention Center for $8 - $12.
Location:
Greater Columbus
Convention Center,
Columbus, OH
Date:
October 19, 2005 (Wednesday)
For more information or registration materials, contact:
OCECD, 165 West Center Street, Suite 302, Marion, OH 43302
www.ocecd.org
800-374-2806 or
ocecdcsh@earthlink.net
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September 6-7,
2005
Brain Injury Association of America
2005 Leadership Conference
Location:
Denver, Colorado
Date:
September 6-7, 2005 (Tuesday - Wednesday)
Event description:
· Evening reception on September 6th
· Full day of training on September 7th
· Optional (but recommended) State of the States in Head Injury
Meeting of the National Association of State Head Injury
Administrators (NASHIA) follows September 8 - 10. Same hotel!
The leadership conference is
appropriate for Brain Injury Association leaders. The
NASHIA portion is appropriate for state agency administrators &
professionals.
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September 7-8,
2005
Ohio Job and Family Services
Forums for Ohio Home Care Consumers
Objective: to discuss planned changes to the Ohio Home Care
Waiver and the Core Plus Benefit package
Location:
Akron Area Agency on Aging, 1550 Corporate Woods Parkway, #100,
Uniontown, Ohio 44685-7840
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, 9/7/05:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/7/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/8/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/8/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
***Space at the
forums is limited. Advance registration is required ***
Registration Deadline: Friday, 9/2/05
You may register by sending an email message to:
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us
Type “Consumer Forum Registration" in the subject line and in
the text of the email message indicate your name, address, phone
number, the number of people (including yourself) in your party,
your county of residence, and your first and second choice of
session from the list of forum sites and times (listed below).
You may register by calling the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline
at: (800) 324-8680. The Hotline is available to take calls
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday
and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Or you may register by calling BHCS directly at: (614) 466-6742
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
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September 16-18,
2005
Getting Stronger Together
A Retreat for Ohio's Self Advocacy
Groups
Location:
Hampshire House Hotel, 30 Tri-County Parkway, Cincinnati, Oh
Date:
September 16-18, 2005 (Friday - Sunday)
Event description:
If you're a member of a self-advocacy group, or a self-advocate
looking to find a place where you can be exactly who you want to
be, come to the Second Biannual Retreat for Ohio's Self Advocacy
Groups!
Self-Advocacy group members will be able to network with other
self-advocates, as well as enjoy their time with one another,
all in an effort to GET STRONGER TOGETHER!
Self-Advocates from Butler and Hamilton Counties will lead
breakout sessions on topics ranging from Dressing for Success to
Marriage, from How to Stay Safe to How to Start Y our Own
Newsletter, Business and Art Studio.
Brochure / Application (pdf)
Medical
Application (pdf)
For more
information: Maura A. Daily, HCBMRDD @ (513)
541-2021 ext. 35
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September 21,
2005
The Seventh Annual Golf Tournament
benefiting The Lynn A. Chiaverotti Memorial
Fund
and Brain Injury Association of Ohio
Location:
The Player's Club at Foxfire, Lockbourne, Ohio
Registration: 10:30
am; Shotgun Start: 12:00 pm; Dinner: 6:00 pm
Date:
September 21, 2005 (Wednesday)
-
Sponsored by The Mid-Ohio Region PCA
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Men,
Women and Mixed Scramble
-
$95.00 per person, Deadline September 14, 2005
-
For
more information, contact: 614-777-4409 or 614-481-7100 or go
to: www.thelynnfund.org
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August 12-14,
2005
Ohio Advocates for Mental Health - Annual
Meeting
Location:
The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 33 East 5th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Date:
August 12-14, 2005 (Friday through Sunday)
-
scholarships may be available for registration (does not cover
transportation or lodging - approx. $79 per nite)
-
For
more information, visit the OAMH website:
http://www.ohioadvocates.org/page4.html or call:
614-340-OHMH (614-340-6264) or toll-free: 800-589-2603
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August 14,
2005
3rd Annual HansonHouse Golf Benefit & Dinner
Location:
Mallard Creek Golf Club, 34500 East Royalton Road, Columbia
Station, Ohio
Date:
August 14, 2005 (Sunday) Play begins at 10:00 AM
-
4 person modified scramble, starting simultaneously off two 9's
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Fee
is $80 per golfer - includes 18 holes of golf, cart, coffee &
donuts, lunch at the turn, steak dinner, prizes and more
-
Sponsorship options available
-
For
more information, call: Larry Myers at 440-243-7322 or Lori
Hanson at 440-234-9900
-
For
info about the golf course:
http://www.golfinohio.com/courses/MallardCreekGolfClub2760/
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August 23-24,
2005
Ohio Job and Family Services
Forums for Ohio Home Care Consumers
Objective: to discuss planned changes to the Ohio Home Care
Waiver and the Core Plus Benefit package
Location:
Cincinnati Council on Aging, 644 Linn Street, # 100 (7th Floor),
Cincinnati, Ohio 45203-1742
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, 8/23/05:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 8/23/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 8/24/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 8/24/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
***Space at the
forums is limited. Advance registration is required ***
Registration Deadline: Thursday, 8/18/05
You may register by sending an email message to:
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us
Type “Consumer Forum Registration" in the subject line and in
the text of the email message indicate your name, address, phone
number, the number of people (including yourself) in your party,
your county of residence, and your first and second choice of
session from the list of forum sites and times (listed below).
You may register by calling the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline
at: (800) 324-8680. The Hotline is available to take calls
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday
and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Or you may register by calling BHCS directly at: (614) 466-6742
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
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August 30-31,
2005
Ohio Job and Family Services
Forums for Ohio Home Care Consumers
Objective: to discuss planned changes to the Ohio Home Care
Waiver and the Core Plus Benefit package
Location:
Toledo-Lucas County Library, 325 N. Michigan Street, Toledo,
Ohio 43624-1614
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, 8/30/05:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 8/30/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, 8/31/05: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 8/31/05: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
***Space at the
forums is limited. Advance registration is required ***
Registration Deadline: Friday, 8/26/05
You may register by sending an email message to:
BHCS@odjfs.state.oh.us
Type “Consumer Forum Registration" in the subject line and in
the text of the email message indicate your name, address, phone
number, the number of people (including yourself) in your party,
your county of residence, and your first and second choice of
session from the list of forum sites and times (listed below).
You may register by calling the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline
at: (800) 324-8680. The Hotline is available to take calls
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday
and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Or you may register by calling BHCS directly at: (614) 466-6742
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
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July 21,
2005
Effective Partnerships – State TBI
Programs
and State MCH Programs
Webcast: Thursday,
July 21, 2005 2:00-3:30pm Eastern
Location:
Brain Injury Association of Ohio - State Office in Columbus
OR register to view
the webcast from your own office:
http://www.mchcom.com/liveWebcastDetail.asp?leid=189
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June 1-3,
2005
DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE ADVOCACY FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING
Location:
Bowling Green, Ohio (site to be announced)
Date:
June 1 - 3, 2005 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 or 5:00 p.m.
(Wednesday - Friday)
Event description:
This three-day training is designed to increase core knowledge
and skills for advocates. Lecture, small group activities, role
plays, audiovisuals, and exciting discussion are utilized to
enhance the learning experience. In addition to covering core
information, facilitators will explore the components of
domestic violence activism. Participants will also receive the
Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals Training Manual.
Contact:
David McKay 614-781-9651, ext. 232
www.odvn.org
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June 1-3,
2005
PATHWAYS TO
EMPLOYMENT
Location:
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, Ohio
Date:
June 1 - 3, 2005 (Wednesday - Friday)
Event description:
Promoting community employment, services, programs and
opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities
Conference sponsored by:
Ohio Olmstead Task Force, in conjunction with
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
CEUs
pending: SW, LPC, CRC, MRDD; 15.5 hours
Registration fee: $125 per person (includes all meals)
Scholarships available for people with disabilities and family
members
Contact:
AXIS Center for Public Awareness
(800) 231-2947 v/tty
(614) 267-4550 fax
axiscenter@aol.com
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June 3,
2005
2005 A Brain
Odyssey: The 5th Dimension
Location:
Rammelkamp Atrium, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Date:
Friday, June 3, 2005 8:30 am - 3:15 pm
Event description:
MetroHealth Center
for Rehabilitation is please to present the Fifth Annual Brain
Injury Conference. This free educational conference is
specially designed for survivors of a brain injury, their family
and friends.
Please join us for
this day-long session filled with information on issues
concerning financial security, sleeping problems, music therapy
and more. You will also have an opportunity to explore
exhibits by non-profit organizations located in the Cleveland
area and socialize with old friends and make new ones.
Space is limited so
you must register in advance. Lunch will be provided free
of charge to all attendees.
Contact:
Erna Savage at 216-778-8783 or email Mary Jo Roach at
mroach@metrohealth.org
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June 15 - 22,
2005
OHIO DD COUNCIL
FORUM
| Location |
Date |
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Kettering Family Education Center, Carillon Historical
Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio. Contact:
Shawn, 419-293-3841 ext. 106 |
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
10:00 am to Noon |
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Drake Center,
Room "G" on Level A, 151 W. Galbraith Road,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Contact John Romer:
513-636-7082 Parking in the Wet Parking Lot off
Galbraith Road |
Monday, June
20
2:30 to 4:30 pm
or 6:30 to 8:00
pm |
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Hillcrest
Hospital, Ross Auditorium C, 6780 Mayfield Road,
Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Local phone: 440-312-4500 |
Wednesday, June 22
2:30 to 4:30 pm
or 6:30 to 8:00
pm |
Event description:
The Developmental Disabilities Council wants to know what you
think are the most important issues facing individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families. We are
preparing the next Five Year State Plan for Developmental
Disabilities, which is due to the Administration on
Developmental Disabilities in August, 2006.
At
these Forums, Council members will listen to people with
Developmental disabilities, parents, and other family members
and advocates. Comments will be recorded and shared with
all Council members. Please register to speak when you
arrive.
A
survey is available online at:
http://www.ddc.ohio.gov/05input.htm Surveys should be
returned by July 1st.
Contact:
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
8 East Long Street,
Suite 1200, Columbus, OH 43215
(800) 766-7426,
(614) 466-5205, (614) 644-5530 TTY,
www.state.oh.us/ddc
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May 2, 2005
Ohio Lifesavers
Conference
Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, this
conference is dedicated to reducing motor vehicle-related deaths
and injuries on Ohio's roadways. The conference will
address a wide range of highway safety topics and offer the
latest information on advances in highway safety, highlight
successful programs and discuss emerging strategies and
technologies.
Date: Monday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 4
Location: Columbus Marriott North, Columbus Ohio
Contact: Garrison & Associates at 614-273-1400 or
info@garrisonandassociates.com
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May 6-8, 2005
6th World Congress on Brain Injury, Melbourne, Australia
Presented by the International Brain Injury
Association
Date: Friday
May 6 - Sunday May 8, 2005
Location: Melbourne
Convention Centre, Melbourne Australia
The International Brain Injury
Association (IBIA) is dedicated to the development and support of
multidisciplinary medical and clinical professionals, advocates,
policy makers, consumers and others who work to forward advances in
brain injury knowledge and science leading to creative solutions to
the issues associated with brain injury. |
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For more information:
http://www.icms.com.au/braininjury/ |
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May 9, 2005
Informal
Discussion Forum
*presented by BIAOH
in collaboration with Society for Equal Access, ILC
Location: Lenora’s
Café, 350 S. Hollywood Blvd., Steubenville, OH
Date:
Monday, May 9, 2005 6 to 8 PM
There is no fee to
attend the Forum, which will provide an opportunity to discuss
concerns about disability-related issues in a relaxed, informal
atmosphere. Individuals and families dealing with disabilities,
agency representatives, area policymakers, and members of the
general public are encouraged to attend. View the flyer (word
document) (pdf
file).
Topics for
discussion: Proposed State budget cuts: Medicaid cuts, including
adult dental & vision, & Emergency Medical Assistance; and
funding for
the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH). Other
related issues affecting individuals with disabilities & their
families.
Refreshments will be
served. Those planning to attend are requested to RSVP by
Wednesday, May 4th to ensure adequate seating and refreshments.
RSVP by Wednesday, May 4th to BIAOH's Area 8 Office, 1-888-213-4452
or ccurtiss@biaoh.org |
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May 9-10, 2005
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S
2005 CONFERENCE ON VICTIM ASSISTANCE
TWO DAYS IN MAY
TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO ASSIST VICTIMS IN
THE AFTERMATH OF CRIME
Date:
Monday May 9 - Tuesday May 10, 2005
Location: Hyatt Regency
Hotel, Columbus, Ohio
REGISTRATION FEE — $25 PER PERSON
Your registration fee includes:
* Your choice of five workshops presented by experts in the field.
* Four general sessions.
* All conference materials, handouts and certificates of attendance.
* Monday and Tuesday continental breakfasts and luncheons.
* Social and networking opportunities.
* Application has been made for 8.5 hours of professional education
credit.
Deadline for registration is April
19th.
Ohio Attorney General’s
Office
Crime Victims Services Section — TWO DAYS IN MAY
150 E. Gay St., 25th Fl.
Columbus, OH 43215
Questions? Call the
Crime Victims Services Section at (614) 466-5610, or e-mail
TDIM@ag.state.oh.us
See the full
brochure.
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May 11, 2005
The 2nd Annual
Enchanting Evening with Ohio's Young Soloists 2005
VSA
arts of Ohio invites you to view the stars from the Vern Riffe
Center for Government and the Arts. The enchantment begins with
a musical presentation of the talented artistry of VSA arts of
Ohio's 2005 Young Soloists. Following the performance your
taste buds will be tempted by a myriad of heavy hors' d'oeuvres
and a range of complementary beverages. The evening's
environment will be suitable for business attire. Artwork
will be available for purchase. Ticket prices begin at
$30.
Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 from 7:30 to 10:00 PM
Location: Vern Riffe Center, 31st Floor, Columbus Ohio
Contact: VSA arts of Ohio at 614-241-5325 or
info@vsao.org
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May 9-11, 2005
2005 National
Injury Prevention and Control Conference Injury and Violence in
America: Meeting Challenges, Sharing Solutions
Date:
Monday May 9 - Wednesday May 11, 2005
Location: Denver, CO
In addition, the Call for Abstracts
deadline has been extended to
February 1, 2005.
Please visit
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/2005conference/ to submit abstracts and
to register.
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May 11-13, 2005
Solidarity '05: Civil Rights: Your Rights
and Responsibilities
Presented by the Disability Network of
Ohio Solidarity, Inc.
The 2005 conference theme is “Abilities in
Motion” with an emphasis on people with disabilities knowing their
Civil Rights and Responsibility by being active, working and
contributing members of their community.
Date:
Wednesday May 11 - Friday May 13, 2005
Location: Hyatt Regency
Hotel, Columbus
Keynote Speakers include:
Michael Winter - May 11th
Director for the Office of Civil Rights,
Federal Transit Administration
Jim Dickson - May 12th
Vice President for Government Affairs,
American Association of People with Disabilities
Juliette Rizzo - May 13th
Office of Special Education &Rehabilitative Services,
United States Department of Education &
2005 Miss Wheelchair America
The conference also includes an Art Fair, a Computer lab,
Entertainment, Exhibits, a Health and Wellness Fair, Educational,
Employment and Civil Rights Workshops.
There will also be a special ADA tract featuring training on all five
titles of the ADA, sponsored by ADA-OHIO.
SOLIDARITY '05 is a project of the Disability Network of Ohio
Solidarity, Inc.
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For more information:
Website:
www.dnos.org
Phone: (800) 863-0344
ADA-OHIO
700 Morse Road, Suite 101
Columbus, OH 43214
800-ADA-OHIO (800-232-6446)
800-ADA-ADA1 (800-232-2321) TTY
614-844-5537 FAX
adaohio@aol.com
www.ada-ohio.org |
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May 12,
2005
HOUSEKEEPING
TIPS FOR THOSE WHO ARE BLIND
Location:
MOBILE (Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment)
690 S. High St., Columbus
Date:
Thursday, May 12, 2005 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Peggy Bergados, Vision Center of Central Ohio
Please RSVP
early as space is limited.
Contact MOBILE for
more information: 614-443-5936 Voice, 614-443-5957 TTY or
email
info@mobileonline.org
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May 14,
2005
PROJECT SAFE
CHILD 2005
Location: Crew
Stadium, Columbus
Date:
Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Families are invited
to learn more about different aspects of safety, including
water, fire, bike and household safety, poison control and car
seat use. This is a FREE event, open to the public.
Please visit
www.10tv.com to make an
appointment for a free child car seat inspection (by certified
technicians from the Safe Kids Coalition and the Ohio Department
of Public Safety). Appointments are encouraged to reduce
waiting time. Contact Erin Hartong (of WBNS 10TV) for more
information: 614-460-2834 or
erin.hartong@10tv.com.
See the
2005 Fact Sheet here.
Brain Injury
Association of Ohio will have a display table at the event, and
plans to have several Jell-O brain drop demonstrations to
illustrate the fragility of the human brain and how wearing a
helmet does really protect the brain.
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May 16, 2005
Legislative
Brunch
Special Guest
Speakers
State Senator Charles Wilson, 30th District
&
State Representative Allan Sayre, 96th District
*presented by BIAOH
in collaboration with Society for Equal Access, ILC
Location: J.I.M.’s
Place, 228 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia
Date:
Monday, May 16, 2005
11 to 1 PM
There is no fee to
attend the brunch, which will provide an opportunity to discuss
concerns about disability-related issues in a relaxed, informal
atmosphere. Individuals and families dealing with disabilities,
agency representatives, area policymakers, and members of the
general public are encouraged to attend. View the flyer (word
document) (pdf
file).
Topics for
discussion: Proposed State budget cuts: Medicaid cuts, including
adult dental & vision, & Emergency Medical Assistance; and
funding for
the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH). Other
related issues affecting individuals with disabilities & their
families.
A light brunch
buffet will be served. Those planning to attend are
requested to RSVP by Wednesday, May 11th to ensure adequate
seating and refreshments.
RSVP by Wednesday, May 11th to BIAOH's
Area 8 Office, 1-888-213-4452 or
ccurtiss@biaoh.org |
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May 26,
2005
SELF-DEFENSE
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: SAFETY IN THE HOME
Location:
MOBILE (Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment)
690 S. High St., Columbus
Date:
Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Officer Brian Smith, Columbus Division of Police
Please RSVP
early as space is limited.
Contact MOBILE for
more information: 614-443-5936 Voice, 614-443-5957 TTY or
email
info@mobileonline.org
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April 10, 2005
OHIO ART SHOW
Ohio DD
Council and Gallery Art Center Proudly Present....Ohio Art Show
Sunday, April 10, 2005 11am-4pm
Gallery Art Center
4737 Reed Road (Arlington Square at Reed and Henderson)
Columbus
614.442.1109
Outstanding artwork from artists with disabilities from all over
the state
A large variety of art for sale, including original oils,
paintings on slate, three-dimensional pieces, and limited
edition prints. Please come and enjoy an afternoon of art,
music, and culture. Also, meet some of the artists in person. |
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April 11-13, 2005
MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ON ACCESS INCLUSION & DISABILITY 2005
April
11 - 13, 2005
The Ohio State University Campus, Columbus Ohio
April 11th - Pre-conference seminar presented by ADA OHIO
Demystifying the Interplay of the ADA, FMLA & Workers
Compensation
April 12th & 13th Multiple Perspectives on Access Inclusion &
Disability
The
Fifth Annual Multiple Perspectives conference will encourage
reflection on sameness, difference and equity while providing an
opportunity to share practical information, explore current
research and develop collaborations. The conference will
continue its tradition of bringing together a diverse audience
(individuals & employers, students & educators, advocates &
policy makers, consumers & service agencies) to reflect on the
many dimensions of disability.
The 2005 Conference Program is available at
http://ada.osu.edu/conferences/2005program.htm
Registration forms will be mailed and
posted to the site by January 25.
ADA-OHIO (The Americans with
Disabilities Act)
700 Morse Road, Suite 101
Columbus, OH 43214
800-ADA-OHIO (800-232-6446)
800-ADA-ADA1 (800-232-2321) TTY
614-844-5537 FAX
adaohio@aol.com
http://www.ada-ohio.org/ |
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For more information:
http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm |
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April 12, 2005
HUMAN SERVICES
RALLY AT THE OHIO STATEHOUSE
April
12, 2005
Ohio Statehouse, Columbus Ohio
More information
will be listed as it becomes available.
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April 14,
2005
NAVIGATING THE
HEALTH SYSTEM: ADVOCATING FOR YOUR OWN GOOD HEALTH
Location: MOBILE
(Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment) 690 S.
High St., Columbus
Date:
Thursday, April 14, 2005 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Marcia Johnson,
MOBILE
Please RSVP early as
space is limited.
Contact MOBILE for more
information: 614-443-5936 Voice, 614-443-5957 TTY or email
info@mobileonline.org
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April 20-22,
2005
DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE ADVOCACY FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING
Location:
Marion, Ohio (site to be announced)
Date:
April 20 - 22, 2005 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 or 5:00 p.m.
(Wednesday - Friday)
Event description:
This three-day training is designed to increase core knowledge
and skills for advocates. Lecture, small group activities, role
plays, audiovisuals, and exciting discussion are utilized to
enhance the learning experience. In addition to covering core
information, facilitators will explore the components of
domestic violence activism. Participants will also receive the
Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals Training Manual.
Contact:
David McKay 614-781-9651, ext. 232
www.odvn.org
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April 27, 2005
Informal
Discussion Forum
*presented by BIAOH
in collaboration with Society for Equal Access, ILC
Location: J.I.M.’s
Place, 228 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia
Date:
Wednesday,
April 27, 2005 6 to 8 PM
There is no fee to
attend the Forum, which will provide an opportunity to discuss
concerns about disability-related issues in a relaxed, informal
atmosphere. Individuals and families dealing with disabilities,
agency representatives, area policymakers, and members of the
general public are encouraged to attend. View the flyer (word
document) (pdf
file).
Topics for
discussion: Proposed State budget cuts: Medicaid cuts, including
adult dental & vision, & Emergency Medical Assistance; and
funding for
the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH). Other
related issues affecting individuals with disabilities & their
families.
These agencies will
have representatives on hand to answer any questions you might
have: Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with
Disabilities, Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services
Refreshments will be
served. Those planning to attend are requested to RSVP by
Friday, April 22nd to ensure adequate seating and refreshments.
RSVP by Friday, April 22nd to BIAOH's Area 8 Office, 1-888-213-4452
or ccurtiss@biaoh.org |
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April 28,
2005
BANKING 101:
AHHH! WHERE'S MY MONEY?
Location: MOBILE
(Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment) 690 S.
High St., Columbus
Date:
Thursday, April 28, 2005 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Marilyn
Fidler,
MOBILE
Please RSVP early as
space is limited.
Contact MOBILE for more
information: 614-443-5936 Voice, 614-443-5957 TTY or email
info@mobileonline.org
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April 29, 2005
5 th
Annual Brain Injury Conference
“Real Life
Rehabilitation: Planning for the Future”
Location: Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Date:
Friday, April
29, 2005
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Keynote Address:
“Transition to
Work: A Life Span Perspective”
By:
Dr. William Arnold, Ph.D. – HIRE Program, Miami Valley
Hospital
Concurrent Sessions :
- offered in the morning and
repeated in the afternoon:
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Transition Planning Issues • Social Isolation Issues • Case Management Issues • Work Simulation for the Brain
Injured Individual
Conference fees:
Conference fees include breakfast,
box lunch, refreshments,
and conference materials.
$75.00 before April 18, 2005 $90.00 after April 18, 2005 $60.00 for students and families
Save the Date card
(pdf format).
Conference brochures:
Word
Document
PDF
Document
Continuing education
credits have been applied for in the following professions: OT,
PT, Speech, Social Work, CRC, and MR/DD. For information about
contact hours for nursing, call the number listed below.
PLANNING TEAM:
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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Medical Center • Hamilton County Board of Mental
Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (MR/DD) • Brain Injury Association of Ohio • Drake Center • Special Education Regional
Resource Center (SERRC) •
Tri-Therapy Associates
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Please contact Donna
Engels in the Department of Educational Services at Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital Medical Center at 513-636-4232 for
additional information.
Looking forward to
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March 4-5,
2005
Friday/Saturday March 4 - 5, 2005
Fifth Annual John M. Templeton Jr.
Pediatric Trauma Symposium
For more information:
http://ccehs.upmc.edu/courses/brochure_294.pdf
or call: 412-647-8232.
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March
10, 2005
2005 Budget Strategy Training & Legislative Visits
Thursday, March 10, 2005 (9:30 AM - 2:30)
Hyatt on Capitol Square
75 E. State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Join advocates from across the state as we learn:
· Legislative strategies that will support people with
disabilities to live and work in the community.
· Important facts about how the Governor’s proposed budget will
affect our lives, and review proposed legislation.
· Tips for making effective visits with policymakers.
Register today to attend this free event!
The sponsors of this event are assisting
people with disabilities and family members who want to
participate. If you need funding for mileage or attendant care,
please contact: OOTF, (800) 566-7788,
bcurtiss@ohiosilc.org,
(614) 861-0392 fax
Registration is required. Seating is limited, so register early.
Complete the accompanying form or contact: AXIS, (800) 231-2947
v/tty, (614) 267-4550 fax,
axiscenter@aol.com
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March
14-17, 2005
The Brain Injury Association of America would
like to invite you to a series of events the week of March 14th,
2005 in Washington DC. These events will support the
Association and other stakeholders in their efforts to educate
Policy makers on the issues facing the brain injury community and
the importance of reauthorizing, and appropriating monies for, the
Traumatic Brain Injury Act.
---Date: Monday, March 14, 2005
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Impacting support for Brain Injury at
the Federal and State level
Presenters: Susan Connors, President and CEO, Brain Injury
Association of America; Kyle Mulroy, Lobbyist, Brain Injury
Association of America; Geoffrey Lauer, National Director of
Affiliate Relations, Brain Injury Association of America
Location: Wyndham Washington Hotel
---Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Congressional Reception
Meet and network with hill staff and thank members of the
Congressional TBI task force for all their support.
Host: Representative Pascrell, NJ
Location: Capitol Hill (To be determined)
---Date:
Monday, March 17, 2005 2:00 - 4:00 PM
BRAIN INJURY ADVOCACY DAY ON CAPITOL
HILL
Brain Injury Association of America HILL DAY.
Presenters: YOU!
Join advocates from across the country in a concerted one day effort
to educate elected officials and their staff on the success, and
importance of reauthorization of, the TBI Act.
Location: Congressional Office Buildings
Transportation: On your own.
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March 31,
2005
A TASTY WAY TO
RAISE DOUGH
If you're in the
Columbus area on March 31, and you're hungry, consider visiting
one of the area's Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grills. You'll need
to present a special coupon, then up to 20% of your check will
be donated to the Brain Injury Association of Ohio.
Download the coupon here: Coupon
(word document), Coupon (pdf file).
Locations:
5930 Britton Parkway, Dublin - 614-793-8300
1560 Georgesville
Sq. Drive, Columbus - 614-853-3300
1720 Hill Road,
Pickerington - 614-501-1900
Date:
Thursday, March 31, 2005, lunch - dinner
Contact BIAOH for more
information: 614-481-7100 or 866-644-6242 or email
help@biaoh.org
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March 31,
2005
JOB SEEKING FOR
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Location: MOBILE
(Mid-Ohio Board for an Independent Living Environment) 690 S.
High St., Columbus
Date:
Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Speakers: Danielle Driscoll, BVR/Ohio Rehabilitation Commission and Shari Veleba, MOBILE
Please RSVP early as
space is limited.
Contact MOBILE for more
information: 614-443-5936 Voice, 614-443-5957 TTY or email
info@mobileonline.org
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February 3,
2005
IDEA Public Meeting
Date:
February 3, 2005, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Ohio State University, School of
Education, 384 Arps
Hall, 1945 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Notice of public
meeting to seek comments and suggestions on regulatory issues
under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as
amended by the Individuals With Disabilities Education
Improvement Act of 2004.
The Secretary
announces plans to hold the second of a series of public
meetings to seek comments and suggestions from the public prior
to developing and publishing proposed regulations to implement
programs under the recently revised Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act.
More information on the
IDEA law.
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For more
information:
Meeting Notice
or contact: Troy R. Justeen.
Telephone: (202) 245-7468 |
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February 15,
2005
OHIO HEALTH
DAY: Your Voice, Your Choice
Date:
February 15, 2005
Location:
Columbus Renaissance Hotel (formerly the Adam's Mark) 50 N.
Third St.,
Columbus, Ohio (phone 614-228-5050 - ask about special group
rate for hotel reservations and parking).
Ohio Health Advocacy
Network (OHAN) is a coalition of voluntary health organizations
working together with other companies and groups
interested in health care issues. OHAN’s goal is to educate,
alert and motivate Ohioans to become informed on issues that
impact their
health care, and to monitor policy issues that affect access to
quality care.
This year's program
includes: "The State of the State Budget," "Political
Perspectives from the Press: What We Can Expect in the 126th
General Assembly," plus breakout sessions: Medicaid Reform,
Lessons Learned: A Legislative Case Study, Grassroots Training,
Physical and Mental Health Issues Facing Rural Ohio and more.
See the full
brochure:
Ohio Health
Day, 2005 (pdf format)
NEW FOR 2005!
KICK-OFF BREAKFAST AND PEP RALLY ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 8:00
AM.
Get revved up to meet with your elected representatives by
attending our
special (and new) breakfast meeting on Wednesday at 8:00 AM on
the 5th floor of the Riffe Center, 77 S. High Street.
Representative Joyce Beatty will be on hand to deliver a strong
"go get 'em" message and we hope to have a few other surprises
as well.
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Kathy Laraway, OHAN Executive Director,
at 614/890-9121 or
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February 16,
2005
GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS IN OHIO
Date:
February 16, 2005
Location:
Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 4900 Sinclair Rd,
Columbus, Ohio
Registration: 8 -
8:30 AM, Sessions: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Lunch is "on
your
own."
This one-day seminar
is designed for attorneys, paralegals, accountants, financial
planners and guardian ad litems.
Continuing education
credit is available: CFP, NFPA, IACET, NALA, OH CLE, PACE,
CPE
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| Lorman Education
Systems: 888-678-5565
www.lorman.com
customerservice@lorman.com |
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