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Monthly Newsletter
Greater Dayton, OH area  January 2010 
In This Issue
CDC Releases official prevalence rates
Artwork needed for walk t-shirts!
Article: Holiday party was a success!
January Support Group
Partners for Community Living
2010 5K Walk/Run website coming soon!
Quick Links
Visit our sponsor
 
 
Partners Corner
News

Roads to Recovery: Now leasing therapy rooms to families!
 
Dayton Autism Networking Team (DANT): Playgroup Fridays; Support Group 2nd Thurs. of month.  Contact Candie Belanich jfbelanich@earthlink.net
 
Sibshops: Contact Lisa Flake 776-6272  lisa.flake@yahoo.com
 
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Q:  Who are the Partners?
 
A:  The Partners Committee is comprised of autism-specific support groups in the area who work together for the benefit of the community 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDC Releases official prevalence rates
On Dec. 18, 2009, the CDC released its autism prevalence study on children age 8 in 2006.  The rate is officially 1 in 110, but the 1 percent of the US population is still consistent with the National Children's Health Study released in September.  The full report can be accessed HERE.

Dayton Chapter seeks artwork for walk t-shirt

 Click HERE for entry form

Dear friends, 
 
Hope you and yours had a very happy new year!!!  We are looking forward to bringing you informational trainings, support, and family-friendly activities for your family.
 
Our walk is coming up the last Saturday in April and we are working hard to make this one the best ever!  The walk website will be launched soon so keep an eye out for the email and start gathering friends and family to participate on your team!
 
Fondly,
Nancy Bernotaitis
President

Our first Holiday party deemed a success! 

Our first holiday party was a great success!  Here's some feedback we received from families:
 
The only things I could suggest is that you have the same Santa next year, he was amazing!  -T.S.
 
My son had a wonderful time, and didn't want to leave.  Everything was well planned out, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. -KB
 
The activities were great.  The kids really seemed to enjoy themselves.  -LF
 
Thank you for inviting me to be part of so many family's Christmas last night.  Mrs. Claus and I had a wonderful time!  -SC
 
We had a great time at the party!  My son meeting Santa, for me, was the best part.  -HB
 
Good variety of snacks - very well organized - something for everyone.  -CS
 
Also-anyone interested in the instant snow, here is a link http://www.instasnow.com
 
Pictures from the party are on our website!  Click HERE to see the photo albums.
 
 
Autism Society - Dayton
Free Support Group
Thursday, January 28, 6:30 PM
Miami Valley Regional Center
 
Navigating the Ohio Medicaid Waiver Program
Instructor: Marla Root

An overview of state agencies serving individuals with disabilities will be given. Participants will gain information about the various Medicaid options and waiver programs offered in the state of Ohio. Eligibility, types of services, and the application process will be reviewed.

 
 
Please RSVP to Shelli at shellimendelkoeppl@gmail.com.
Refreshments will be served.
Sorry we are unable to provide childcare.
 

About our speaker:

Marla Root is a Medicaid specialist and parent advocate with Step By Step Academy and has worked with hundreds of families throughout Ohio. She has provided presentations for many organizations such as The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, Franklin County Children Services, and the Ohio Center for the Deafblind Education. Marla has been advocating for funding and services since 1998 when her son was diagnosed with autism. Marla is currently a board member for the ASA-Autism Society of Ohio and has a Bachelor of Science Finance degree from Franklin University.

Dayton Chapter featured on Partners For Community Living program
Third annual AS Dayton 5K Walk/Run & Vendor Expo 2010
website coming soon!!!