Upcoming Events
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.
List of Events
- ADA Coverage Beyond Actual Disability: Regarded As, Record Of and Association Disability, July 22, 2008 (Webinar)
- National Forum on Disability Issues, July 26, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Making the Most of Medicaid: Linking Consumers with Health Care Coverage, July 29, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Medicaid Buy In & Individual Benefit Management, August 7, 2008 (Springfield, Ohio)
- Medicaid Buy In & Individual Benefit Management, August 14, 2008 (St. Clairsville, Ohio)
- Medicaid Buy In & Individual Benefit Management, August 21, 2008 (Tallmadge, Ohio)
- Medicaid Buy In & Individual Benefit Management, August 28, 2008 (Athens, Ohio)
- Ohio State 6th Annual MH/MR Conference - Mental Health Aspects: Treatment & Support, September 3 - 4, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) 2008, September 4 - 7, 2008 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
- RSVP (Respect, Success, Value, Purpose) Conference, September 10, 2008 (Ashland, Ohio)
- Medicaid Buy In & Individual Benefit Management, September 10, 2008 (Withamsville, Ohio)
- The Power of Peers, September 10 - 14, 2008 (Norfolk, Virginia)
- Community Employment: A Priority of First Consideration, September 11 - 12, 2008 (Worthington, Ohio)
- Cultural Competence in Recovery: Breaking the Bonds of Illness, Poverty, and Violence, September 18 - 19, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Brain Injury Association of Ohio 27th Annual Conference, September 18 - 19, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Medicaid Buy In & Individual Benefit Management, September 24, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Medicaid Buy In & Individual Benefit Management, September 25, 2008 (Bowling Green, Ohio)
- Accountability Improves Results for ALL Children Conference, October 21, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- 2008 Autism Conference, October 22 - 23, 2008 (Lewis Center, Ohio)
- Advocacy Network Workshop, November 12, 2008 (Butler County, Ohio)
- Advocacy Network Workshop, November 13, 2008 (Hamilton County, Ohio)
- 2008 Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) Conference, November 19 - 21, 2008 (Columbus, Ohio)
- Look for more events: Other Web Sites with a Calendar of Events
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This Webinar will review the ADA and its regulations, EEOC guidance and recent case law, as well as provide employers with information that will help them to avoid pitfalls that may be encountered when navigating this often overlooked area of the law.
Date and time: July 22, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Webinar
Hosted by: DBTAC-Great Lakes ADA Center
Cost: $100
For more information: ADA Audio Conference
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The National Forum on Disability Issues, featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited) is a historic, nonpartisan forum on national disability policy. Over a thousand Americans with disabilities and their friends and family can attend (registration required). The forum will feature time slots for the presidential candidates to individually present their visions for the future of disability policy in America followed by questions by Judy Woodruff, news anchor and journalist (The News Hour with Jim Lehrer), who will act as the Moderator.
Date and time: July 26, 2008, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Conference & Technology Center, First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Road, Columbus
Hosted by: American Association of People with Disabilities
Cost: Free
For more information: National Forum on Disability Issues featuring The 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited)
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This training will cover the process of applying for and receiving services through Medicaid's Healthy Start/Healthy Families program.
Date and time: July 29, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Palmer Hall, 760 E. Broad Street, Columbus
Hosted by: UHCAN Ohio and Voices for Ohio's Children
Cost: $10
For more information: Charlotte Rudolph by phone at 614-456-0060 or email at crudolph@uhcanohio.org
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All day training covering numerous topics about Medicaid Buy-in.
Date and time: August 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Clark State, LRC, 570 E. Leffel Lane, Springfield
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
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All day training covering numerous topics about Medicaid Buy-in.
Date and time: August 14, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Belmont County Board Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities, 330 Fox Shannon Lane, St. Clairsville
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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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 Bipolor Support Alliance
Cost: Cost varies
For more information: DBSA 2008 National Conference: The Power of Peers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Location: Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 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: Connie Hudson by phone at 937-842-2150 or by email at ocecdcsh@earthlink.net
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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
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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
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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
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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
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