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May 9, 2008 |
PLEAS litigation update: Federal Judge James L. Graham from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio held a conference with counsel from the OLRS and the Ohio Departments of Mental Health and Job and Family Services. Read more: Parents' League for Effective Autism Services (PLEAS) Update (May 6)
OLRS files complaint seeking to prohibit reduction in medically necessary services for children with autism. Read more: OLRS Files Complaint: Seeks to Prohibit Reduction in Medically Necessary Services for Children with Autism (May 2)
Spring edition of OLRS Quarterly now available. Read OLRS' latest newsletter: OLRS Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2008 (May 2)
OLRS Ombuds investigation prompts county board action to file MUI on neglect. Read more: OLRS Ombuds Investigation of Death Prompts County Board to File MUI on Neglect (April 18)
Social Security Administration must accommodate beneficiaries who are blind or visually impaired (May 1)
Read the Spring 2008 issue of the DD Quarterly newsletter (May 1)
Grants available for families unable to pay for child health-related expenses (April 28)
Research study seeks parents with intellectual disabilities (April 28)
More latest disability-related news
Regional Meeting about Proposed Autism Scholarship Program Rule Changes (May 12, Columbus)
Regional Meeting about Proposed Autism Scholarship Program Rule Changes (May 13, New Lexington)
International Conference on Self-Determination (May 27 - 29, Detroit, Michigan)
More upcoming events around Ohio
Donate to OLRS: OLRS needs your financial support to respond to the ever-growing demand from Ohioans with disabilities for protection and advocacy services. Donate to OLRS
Not from Ohio? Locate your state's Protection and Advocacy agency on the Web site of the National Disability Rights Network.
The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) is an independent state agency and the federally and state designated Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program for people with disabilities in the State of Ohio. The mission of OLRS is to protect and advocate, in partnership with people with disabilities, for their human, civil and legal rights. Learn more about OLRS' services and programs and OLRS' priorities.
OLRS provides information about advocating for the rights of people with disabilities through the agency's publications and advocacy resources. OLRS also offers advocacy services that are free and confidential. Services range from information and referral, to mediation and negotiation, to legal advocacy. If you are having problems that are related to you or your family member's disability, OLRS may be able to help. To learn more, refer to Need our Help?.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
50 West Broad Street, Suite 1400
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5923
Phone: 614-466-7264 or 1-800-282-9181 (toll-free in Ohio only)
TTY: 614-728-2553 or 1-800-858-3542
Directions to Ohio Legal Rights Service
See the Contact OLRS section for additional contact information
Case files and other client based information at OLRS are confidential under both state and federal law. Client communication with OLRS, including an initial request for services, is privileged as if between attorney and client or pursuant to statute and rule governing the Ombudsman section of OLRS.
Other information that records the agency's activities, such as fiscal matters, may be subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act. See the OLRS Privacy Policy/Disclaimer Statement for more information.
The information provided on this Web site is not a substitute for legal advice. You should consult with a lawyer concerning your rights in a specific case. Contact your local bar association or visit the Ohio State Bar Association Web site to find a lawyer in your area.
Ohio Legal Rights Service is authorized and funded to provide services by, and manages this Web site with funds through, the following State and federal laws: Ohio Revised Code section 5123.60; Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act), Public Law 88-164, 42 USC 6000 et seq., administered by the Administration for Children and Families; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Act, Public Law 99-319, 42 USC 10801 et seq., administered by the Center for Mental Health Services of the U.S. Department of Human Services; and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, Public Law 93-112, 42 USC 701 et seq., administered by the Office of Education Services and the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Education.
Ohio Legal Rights Service does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, handicap or age.
This Web site complies with State of Ohio IT Policy ITP-F.3 - Web Site Accessibility, issued by the Ohio Office of Information Technology.
This Web site also conforms to level A of W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0. Read OLRS' accessibility statement for more information about the steps taken to create an accessible Web site. If you are having difficulty accessing this Web site, please contact OLRS.