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This section lists disability-related seminars, conferences, and meetings. The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) does not endorse these events; information about the events is provided as a public service. OLRS also attempts to verify that the information provided is helpful for people with disabilities. However, OLRS does not guarantee that the information provided at the event is accurate or right for the particular needs of the person. Please contact the event sponsor to find out specific information and to see if the event fits your needs. If you would like an event added to this section, please contact OLRS.
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All day training covering numerous topics about Medicaid Buy-in.
Date and time: August 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Summit County Board Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities, 89 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge
Hosted by: Cerebral Palsy Association of Ohio
Cost: Individuals with disabilities and families - free; professionals and others - $75.00
For more information: The Arc of Ohio Calendar
National exhibit and film premier of Lest We Forget: Silent Voices & Discussion, a film that chronicles the lives of people with disabilities who have lived in Ohio's institutions.
Date and time: August 21, 2008, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (film viewing is from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
Location: The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati
Hosted by: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
Cost: Free
For more information: Contact Executive Producer Judy Leasure by phone at 937-898-3655 or by email at jlea72192@aol.com
Forum will teach ways to nurture and support a child with mental health issues and the family to become stronger, happier, and more resilient. Child care (ages 3 and up) available only with RSVP by August 12, 2008.
Date and time: August 23, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Red Cross, Summit County Chapter, 501 W. Market Street, Akron
Hosted by: Ohio Federation for Children's Mental Health and Mental Health America of Summit County
Cost: Free. Youth (12 - 21 years old) and their parents/caregivers attending the forum are eligible to receive a stipend/gift card
For more information: Call Lisa at 330-923-0688, ext. 18
All day training covering numerous topics about Medicaid Buy-in.
Date and time: August 28, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Athens Community Center, 701 E. State Street, Athens
Hosted by: Cerebral Palsy Association of Ohio
Cost: Individuals with disabilities and families - free; professionals and others - $75.00
For more information: The Arc of Ohio Calendar
This conference is for those who are dually diagnosed with mental health and mental retardation.
Date and time: September 3 - 4, 2008
Location: Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel, Columbus
Hosted by: Co-sponsored by the National Association for the Dually Diagnoses in the association with several state of Ohio agencies and organizations
Cost: NADD member $120/one-day or $195/two-days; Non-member $165/one-day or $240/two-days; student or family member $90/one-day or $150/two-days
For more information: NADD Web site: Ohio State 6th Annual MH/MR Conference - Mental Health Aspects: Treatment & Support
Brochure: Ohio State 6th Annual MH/MR Conference (PDF file)
This is a free training on the newest version of Tango!, an augmentative communication device for children. The Tango! can hold over 2,500 enhanced digital phrases and uses CORE language principles to help users build sentences quickly and effectively. It has a built-in camera and a storage feature where you can build your own photo albums with verbal descriptions. It also has a program that helps children develop their imaginations with story-creation software.
Date and time: September 4, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (SERCC), 470 Glenmont Ave, Columbus
Hosted by: Assistive Technology of Ohio and Blink Twice
Cost: Free
For more information: Call Gaye Spetka at 800-784-3425 or 614-293-9134
Self advocacy conference.
Date and time: September 4 - 7, 2008
Location: Indianapolis Mariott Downtown
Hosted by: Self Advocates of Indiana
Cost: $350 before June 30; $425 after June 30
For more information: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) 2008
This is the 20th year for this annual conference, offering many sessions about issues facing Ohio's aging citizens and the aging network. Examples of some of the topics include a discussion about aging and disability resource centers, information about the Ohio Benefit Bank, and updates on Money Follows the Person, the Unified Long-Term Care Budget, and other initiatives.
Date and time: September 8 - 9, 2008
Location: Crowne Plaza Columbus North, Columbus
Hosted by: Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Cost: $200
For more information: OAAAA Annual Conference on Aging (PDF file)
The objective of this conference is to promote a greater understanding of recovery from mental illness and how communities can be supportive.
Date and time: September 10, 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ashland University Convocation Center, Ashland
Hosted by: Mental Health & Recovery Board
Cost: $20 or $40 (includes CEUs)
For more information: RSVP Conference
All day training covering numerous topics about Medicaid Buy-in.
Date and time: September 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Arc of Ohio, 1075 Ohio Pike, Withamsville
Hosted by: Cerebral Palsy Association of Ohio
Cost: Individuals with disabilities and families - free; professionals and others - $75.00
For more information: The Arc of Ohio Calendar
This conference provides a peer-centered perspective for individuals living with depression or bipolar disorder as well as for family members or health care providers looking for ways to best help their loved-ones, patients or clients by partnering with them on their path to recovery. Conference includes educational workshops, pre- and post-conference institutes, and a lineup of renowned keynote speakers.
Date and time: September 10 - 14, 2008
Location: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Virginia
Hosted by: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Cost: Cost varies
For more information: DBSA 2008 National Conference: The Power of Peers
This two-day event will provide opportunities for people to collaborate with private and public entities to enhance employment options, maximize incentives such as Medicaid Buy-In, tax credits, and wage options, for employees and employers, and find ways to make community employment a priority and improve school-to-work transition.
Date and time: September 11 - 12, 2008
Location: Holiday Inn, 7007 N. High Street, Worthington
Hosted by: The Arc of Ohio
Cost: Free for people with disabilities, their families, and their attendants; $130 (both days) for professionals
For more information: The Arc of Ohio
Topics covered at this conference include how to make home and community based waivers self directed; how to help people connect with their communities; and how to deal with issues of loneliness.
Date and time: September 16 - 17, 2008
Location: University Plaza Hotel, 3110 Olentangy River Road, Columbus
Hosted by: Ohio Self Determination Association
Cost: Cost varies; stipends available
For more information: Ohio Self Determination Association 2008 Conference (PDF file)
This seminar is based on the National Fire Protection Association publication, Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People With Disabilities, and is open to anyone interested. Registration deadline is August 24, 2008.
Date and time: September 17, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Miami University, 336 Shriver Center (701 E. Spring Street), Oxford
Hosted by: Ohio State Fire Marshal and Miami University
Cost: Free
For more information: Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People With Disabilities (PDF file)
This seminar is based on the National Fire Protection Association publication, Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People With Disabilities, and is open to firefighters only. Registration deadline is August 24, 2008.
Date and time: September 18, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg
Hosted by: Ohio State Fire Marshal and Miami University
Cost: Free
For more information: Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People With Disabilities (PDF file)
Annual training event of the Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence.
Date and time: September 18 - 19, 2008
Location: Columbus State Community College, The Center for Workforce Development, Columbus
Hosted by: Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC)
Cost: Not available
For more information: Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence
The topic of this year's conference is "Homeland of Hope: Connecting Mind, Body, Soul."
An annual conference on Autism held in central Ohio.
Date and time: September 18 - 19, 2008
Location: University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Columbus
Hosted by: Brain Injury Association of Ohio
Cost: To be announced
For more information: Brain Injury Association's 27th Annual Conference
The purpose of this summit is to bring together education leaders, advocates for people with disabilities, educators, academics and government officials to (1) promote an international dialogue on education for students with disabilities; (2) identify valuable tools and resources to provide high quality academic opportunities for students with disabilities; and (3) share successes and challenges from a global perspective.
Date and time: September 19 - 20, 2008
Location: U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C.
Hosted by: U.S. Department of Education
Cost: Free
For more information: 2008 Global Summit on Education: Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities
This event will bring together emergency responders, public health and social service agencies, people with functional needs, and caregivers to share information and resources on how to prepare for emergencies.
Date and time: September 22, 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville
Hosted by: Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Cost: Free - must register by September 12
For more information: Be Prepare Ohio or contact Amy Leonhardt, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio at 513-345-3367 or aleonhardt@help4seniors.org
All day training covering numerous topics about Medicaid Buy-in.
Date and time: September 24, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Educational Service Center, 2080 City Gate Drive, Columbus
Hosted by: Cerebral Palsy Association of Ohio
Cost: Individuals with disabilities and families - free; professionals and others - $75.00
For more information: The Arc of Ohio Calendar
This presentation will provide the rationale behind changes that have occurred over the past several years with the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), the components of a well written measurable goal, and how to ensure the IEP contains a description of how progress toward meeting goals will be measured.
Date and time: September 24, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Webinar
Hosted by: The Advocacy Institute
Cost: $50
For more information: Advocate Academy Webinars
This is an annual conference designed to provide special education directors in public schools and community schools, as well as other leaders in Ohio's special education system, the opportunity to learn of changes in Ohio's special education policies and programs, including the revised Operating Standards and OEC monitoring plan, and to meet the new director of the Ohio Department of Education.
Date and time: September 24 - 25, 2008
Location: Aladdin Shrine Center, Columbus
Hosted by: Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children
Cost: $45
For more information: Special Education Leadership Conference Agenda (PDF file) and Special Education Leadership Conference Registration Form (PDF file)
All day training covering numerous topics about Medicaid Buy-in.
Date and time: September 25, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bowling Green Community Center, 1245 W. Newton, Bowling Green
Hosted by: Cerebral Palsy Association of Ohio
Cost: Individuals with disabilities and families - free; professionals and others - $75.00
For more information: The Arc of Ohio Calendar
This is the 6th Annual Partnering for Progress conference. Sessions are available for educators, parents, school administrator, and others interested in educational accountability for all students.
Date and time: October 21, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus
Hosted by: Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education
Cost: Free
For more information: Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities or contact Connie Hudson by phone at 937-842-2150 or by email at ocecdcsh@embarqmail.com
Note: Deadline to register is October 3, 2008
An annual conference on Autism held in central Ohio.
Date and time: October 22 - 23, 2008
Location: The Conference Center at Northpointe, Lewis Center
Hosted by: Nationwide Children's Hospital
Cost: Not available
For more information: 2008 Autism Conference
This conference is being held in conjunction with the Ohio SIBS conference. It is for adult siblings of people with disabilities interested in becoming more effective advocates for their brothers and sisters and for other people with disabilities.
Date and time: November 6 - 7, 2008
Location: Marriott Airport Hotel, Columbus
Hosted by: Ohio SIBS
Cost: Information not available
For more information: Ohio SIBS or contact Dr. Tom Fish at fish.1@osu.edu or Nick Hetrick at nicholas.hetrick@gmail.com.
This conference is being held in conjunction with the National Sibling Leadership Network Conference and provides an opportunity for adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities to hear from professionals, educators, and other siblings about information, ideas, and family experiences.
Date and time: November 7 - 8, 2008
Location: Marriott Airport Hotel, Columbus
Hosted by: Ohio SIBS
Cost: Information not available
For more information: 8th Annual Ohio Sibling Conference or contact Dr. Tom Fish at fish.1@osu.edu or Nick Hetrick at nicholas.hetrick@gmail.com
Learn from Al Etmanski, a parent of a child with a disability, how families in Canada are organizing to create social networks or social circles to help caregivers and how to apply these approaches to your community.
Date and time: November 12, 2008
Location: Butler County (exact location to be announced)
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, A Small Group, Butler County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Cost: Information not available
For more information: Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network or PLAN Institute for Caring Citizenship
Learn from Al Etmanski, a parent of a child with a disability, how families in Canada are organizing to create social networks or social circles to help caregivers and how to apply these approaches to your community.
Date and time: November 13, 2008
Location: Hamilton County (exact location to be announced)
Hosted by: Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, A Small Group, Butler County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Cost: Information not available
For more information: Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network or PLAN Institute for Caring Citizenship
A conference with a focus on services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder from a system's perspective with emphasis on building capacity and creating communities of practice.
Date and time: November 19 - 21, 2008
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High Street, Columbus
Hosted by: OCALI and Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children
Cost: See Web site listed in "For more information"
For more information: 2008 NATTAP Conference