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Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in State v. Speer: This case is important to Ohioans with hearing disabilities or who are deaf because the court will decide when a person with a hearing disability can be excluded from jury duty in a criminal case. Read comments from OLRS about the hearing: Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments in State v. Speer (November 17)
OLRS comments on proposed administrative rules: OLRS submitted written comments to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services at a public hearing held on Monday. The rules propose changes in dental coverage to Medicaid recipients and reduces certain provider rates by 3 percent. Both are changes that could negatively affect services for individuals with disabilities. Read more: OLRS comments on administrative rules to reduce dental coverage and provider rates (November 10)
Senate bill will eliminate "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal law books (November 19)
Hearing will be held on November 19 on the status of the Social Security disability claims backlogs (November 18)
H1N1 (Swine Flu) information for people with disabilities (November 16)
Consumer guide helps those dealing with medical debt (November 13)
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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.
Folleto sobre Ohio Legal Rights Service (information about OLRS in Spanish)
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
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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 Ombudsperson 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 service or employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, military service, disability, or age.