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May 8, 2009 |
OLRS responds to workgroup's recommendations: OLRS advises interagency workgroup that it is strongly opposed to any type of prone restraint. Read more: OLRS opposes state agencies' recommendation to continue dangerous face-down restraints (May 8)
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NDRN releases report on seclusion and restraint in schools (Jan. 13) OLRS urges ODJFS to ban the use of prone restraints (Jan. 13) Cleveland Plain Dealer calls for Ohio to adopt one policy on the use of restraints (Jan. 15) OLRS sends notice to ODE to prohibit restraints (Jan. 16) ODMRDD to coordinate with state agencies a statewide policy on the use of restraints (Jan. 23) Governor calls for statewide restraint policy (Jan. 23) U.S. House Committee asks GAO to investigate cases of abuse and neglect of school children (Jan. 27) OLRS sends letter to interagency workgroup opposing state agencies' recommendation to continue dangerous face-down restraints (May 1) COPAA releases report asking Congress to stop the use of restraints, seclusion, and aversives upon children with disabilities in school (May 5) |
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PLEAS case update: OLRS presents oral argument in the Parents' League for Effective Autism Services (PLEAS) case (May 7)
OLRS provides budget testimony: OLRS' testimony before the Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee on Substitute House Bill 1 (PDF file) (May 6)
Read OLRS' latest newsletter: Read information and updates about OLRS' case work, initiatives and other disability-related news in the April edition of OLRS' newsletter. The News From Ohio Legal Rights Service - April 2009 (May 6)
Notice: Due to the high volume of requests for representation in special education matters and pending litigation, OLRS is temporarily suspending new special education cases through the end of May. Please refer to the Special Education section of the OLRS Web site for special education information and resources.
Ohioans with disabilities asked to complete an employment survey (May 6)
VA accepting applications for post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (May 5)
Resource for parents on talking with their children about the Swine Flu virus (May 1)
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in disability-related cases (April 29)
More latest disability-related news
ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam (May 3 - 9, Columbus)
Improving School-based Transition Services for Students with Disabilities - A Training for Parent Group Leaders (May 9, Columbus)
Living In the New Normal: Supporting Children Through Trauma and Loss Institute (May 11 - 12, Columbus)
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