State and National News

DODD Pipeline May 9 2012

In This Issue …

1. Administration Update: Legislative Advocacy Day, A Forum for New Directions

2. Autism Awareness Event Spotlights Progress, Challenges

3. Employment – Opportunities and Initiatives

4. National Scene: Serving Individuals Eligible for Both Medicare and Medicaid

5. Self Empowered Life Funding (SELF) Waiver Progress, Public Hearing May 17

6. PATHS North Central Region Celebrates New Graduates

7. Developmental Centers as Community Resources

8. May is National Foster Care Month

9. DODD Office of Provider Standards and Review Publishes Annual Report

DODD Pipeline 4-25-2012

DODD Pipeline Quarterly Winter 2011-’12

DODD Pipeline 4-11-2012

DODD Pipeline 3-28-2012

In This Issue …
· 1. Administration Update: Governor Kasich Signs Executive Order Launching Employment First
· 2. People First Conference Blazes New Trails
· 3. More Community Engagement: Statewide Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Events
· 4. DODD Participates in The Arc’s Annual Information-Packed Event, ‘Knowledge is Power’
· 5. The Mahoning Valley is Very Much Alive!
· 6. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design in Effect as of March 15, 2012
· 7. Severe Weather Awareness Week – Be Alert

DODD Pipeline 3-14-2012

DODD Pipeline 2-15-2012
· 1. Office of Health Transformation Requests Input from Medicaid Waiver Recipients
· 2. Pipeline Profile: Ginnie Whisman, Department of Residential Resources
· 3. County Boards’ Collaboration Spotlighted in Eastern Ohio
· 4. Arc of Ohio President John Hannah Participates in White House Briefing
· 5. TechColumbus Recognizes DODD Information Technology Team
· 6. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Activities Ramping Up for March
· 7. County Board Levy Issues on March 6 Ballot
Pipeline PostScripts: Update Your 2012 Calendar – Events and Opportunities

DODD Pipeline 2-1-2012

Pipeline Newsletter (January 18, 2012) 
· 1. Kasich Administration Marks One Year: Launches New Initiative on Health Care Payment Reform
· 2. Family Advisory Council Welcomes Waivers and Work
· 3. ‘Transition U’ Sends Students to College in Stark County
· 4. Workforce Recruitment Program Targets College Students
· 5. Bill of Rights for People with Disabilities – Livin’ It in 2012
· 6. Health & Safety: Winter Weather Reminders
Pipeline PostScripts: Information to Help You Update Your 2012 Calendar

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