Ohio Department of MR/DD study on Ohio's Developmental Centers

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on how to access the Ohio Department of MR/DD's independent study on The Future Roles of Ohio's Developmental Centers. Following that is a letter from MRDD regarding the study, and informtion on public forums that are to be held thoughout the state to obtain feedback on the report.

Please attend and make your voice heard! FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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The Ohio Department of MR/DD has released an independent study on The Future Roles of Ohio's Developmental Centers. Click here for the full report:

http://odmrdd.state.oh.us/DC_Roles_Report.pdf

The independent consultants went beyond the scope of Developmental Centers and have also recommended that Ohio should, among other things:

1. Assess gubernatorial and legislative support for use of unmatched State dollars. Secure commitment to draft and support appropriations bill(s) for the next session, earmarking funds for expansion of community services.

2. Study the existing State Medicaid plan to determine if its current language requires modifications to expand community services. Modify plan to encompass desired service expansions pursuant to submission for Federal and State approval.

3. Study methodologies to retool the existing county board waiting list system. The existing system should be redesigned to capture information in a uniform fashion that identifies each individual's present level of functioning, requested supports and approximate timeframes for admission to hose services. Identify hardware and software needs and funding strategies.

The following is information regarding the report and the schedule of public forums:

February 8, 2006

On January 31, 2006, the ODMR/DD released the final report from the Incident Management Services. Called the “DC Study,†the group spent over five months interviewing stakeholders and reviewing documentation, and prepared a report which included recommendations for the department to consider in devising a strategic plan for the developmental centers. Although the focus of the report was the role and future for the developmental centers, information and recommendations were included that have potential impact for other areas of the service field – private providers, county boards, and other department divisions. We are holding ten public forums to obtain input and feedback as to the report, as well as how to develop a strategic plan from the report. The report is available on the ODMR/DD website http://odmrdd.state.oh.us/ and you received a copy at the January 31st DC stakeholder meeting.

The [following] provides the dates, times, and locations for each of the ten forums. We are hoping you can attend one of them, and of course look forward to your feedback at future DC Stakeholder Committee meetings.

Members of ODMR/DD leadership will be present to listen to feedback and welcome the opportunity to hear reactions and priorities. We encourage anyone with an interest in not only developmental centers, but also other aspects of the MR/DD service field to attend. Please share this notice with others you know that may be interested.

Sincerely,

D. Snow, Deputy Director

Sue L. Curtis, Assistant Deputy Director

State-Operated Services, ODMRDD

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Developmental Center Study – Public Forums

Cambridge

Date: February 27, 2006

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Zane State College/Willett-Pratt Training Center

9900 Brick Church Road, Cambridge, OH 43725

Directions:

From Columbus (West): Take 1-70 East toward Cambridge. Take OH-209, Exit #178 (Cambridge exit). Turn right onto Southgate Parkway. Turn right at the traffic light by Dunning Motors on brick Church Road, also known as State Route 660. The Zane State College, Willett-Pratt Training Center will be ahead on the left.

From St. Clairsville/Wheeling, WV (East): Take 1-70 West toward Cambridge. Take OH-209, Exit #178 (Cambridge exit). Turn left onto Southgate Parkway. Turn right at the traffic light by Dunning Motors on Brick Church Road, also known as State Route 660. The Zane State College, Willett-Pratt Training Center will be ahead of the left.

From Akron/Canton/Cleveland (North): Take I-77 South to 1-70 West toward Columbus. Take OH-209, Exit #178 (Cambridge exit). Turn left onto Southgate Parkway. Turn right at the traffic light by Dunning Motors on Brick Church Road, also known as State Route 660. The Zane State College, Willett-Pratt Center will be ahead on the left.

From Marietta (South): Take I-77 North to I-70 West toward Columbus. Take OH-209, Exit #178 (Cambridge exit). Turn left onto Southgate Parkway. Turn right at the traffic light by Dunning Motors on Brick Church Road, also known as State Route 660. The Zane State College, Willett-Pratt Center will be ahead on the left.

Columbus

Date: March 8, 2006

Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Location: Training Room at Columbus Developmental Center

1601 W Broad Street, Columbus OH 43223

Directions:

From the East

Take I-70 West to exit 97, turn right onto ramp towards US-40/West Broad. Turn left (West) onto US-40 (West Broad Street). Bear Left (South-West) onto local road towards I-70. Bear right on the ramp towards Columbus Developmental Center. Go to the top of the hill and the Administration building will be on the left.

From the West

Take I-70 East to exit 97, turn right onto ramp towards US-40/West Broad. Continue straight and go up the ramp towards I-70. Bear right on the ramp towards Columbus Developmental Center. Go to the top of the hill and the Administration building will be on the left.

From the North

Take I-71 South to I-70 towards I-70/Indianapolis. Road name changes to I-71 (I-70). Keep right onto I-70. At exit 97, turn right onto ramp towards US-40/West Broad Street. Turn left (West) onto US-40

(West Broad Street). Bear left (South-West) onto local road towards I-70. Columbus Developmental Center. Go to the top of the hill and the Administration building will be on the left.

From the South

Take Rt. 23 North. Keep right onto ramp towards I-270/I-71/Columbus/Wheeling. Take ramp (left) onto I-270 towards I-270/I-71/Columbus. Turn right onto ramp towards I-71/Cincinnati/Columbus. Take ramp (left) onto I-70 towards I-70/Indianapolis. At exit 97, turn right onto ramp towards US-40/West Broad Street. Turn left (West) onto US-40 (West Broad Street). Bear left (South-West) onto local road towards I-70. Bear right on the ramp towards Columbus Developmental Center. Go to the top of the hill and the Administration building will be on the left.

Gallipolis

Date: February 23, 2006

Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Location: Bob Farm Hall, Room 118, on the University of Rio Grande Campus in Rio Grande

Directions:

Bob Farm is located on SR 588 just off US Route 35. Directions: From US Route 35, take the State Route 325 exit. Go South on SR 325 to State Route 588 and Turn Left. The Farm is on the left less than one mile ahead on SR 588. Take Bevo Francis Drive to the right across from Bob Restaurant and the Bob Farm Hall is the first building and parking lot on the right.

Montgomery

Date: March 15, 2006

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.

Location: St. 's Church, Ries Conference Center

6161 Chambersburg Rd., Huber Heights, OH 45424

Directions:

From the North:

I 75 S to I 70 E

I 70 E to "Brandt Pike" (2 exits)

S on Brandt Pike about a mile to "Chambersburg Rd."

Right on "Chambersburg"

St. 's is about 1/4 mile on the right - the Conference Center is at the back of the property

From the East

I 70 W to "Brandt Pike" (Exit 36)

S on Brandt Pike about a mile to "Chambersburg Rd."

Right on "Chambersburg"

St. 's is about 1/4 mile on the right - the Conference Center is at the back of the property

From the South

I 75 N to I 70 E

I 70 E to "Brandt Pike" (2 exits)

S on Brandt Pike about a mile to "Chambersburg Rd."

Right on "Chambersburg"

St. 's is about 1/4 mile on the right - the Conference Center is at the back of the property

From the West

I 70 E past I 75 to "Brandt Pike" (2 exits past I 75)

S on Brandt Pike about a mile to "Chambersburg Rd."

Right on "Chambersburg"

St. 's is about 1/4 mile on the right - the Conference Center is at the back of the property

Mount Vernon

Date: March 17, 2006

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Mt. Vernon Academy

525 Wooster Road, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050

Directions:

From the North via I-71 – Take St. Rt. 13 South exit near Mansfield. Follow St. Rt. 13 South into Mt. Vernon until you come to the Public Square. Following directions to State Route 3 North. Follow until you come to Academia. Turn left at the blinking light and follow posted signs to forum location.

From the South via I-71 – Take Sunbury/Delaware Exit (State Route 36 & 37); go right (east) on 36/37 to light at intersection of 36/37 and 3. Turn left (north) and follow 3/36 into Mount Vernon DC Study –

(approximately 18 miles). Stay on Route 36 into Mount Vernon until you come to the Public Square. Following directions to State Route 3 North. Follow until you come to Academia. Turn left at the blinking light and follow posted signs to forum location.

From the East - Take St. Rt. 36 West into Mt. Vernon until you come to the Public Square. Following directions to State Route 3 North. Follow until you come to Academia. Turn left at the blinking light and follow posted signs to forum location.

From the West - Take St. Rt. 36 East into Mt. Vernon until you come to the Public Square. Following directions to State Route 3 North. Follow until you come to Academia. Turn left at the blinking light and follow posted signs to forum location.

Northwest

Date: Monday, March 13, 2006

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Larc Lane Senior Center

1155 Larc Lane, Toledo, OH 43614

Directions:

South: Merge onto I-75 N

Merge onto I-475 N/US-23 N via EXIT 192 on the left toward MAUMEE/ANN ARBOR 4.1 miles

Take the US-24 E (Exit 4) toward MAUMEE 0.6 miles

Merge onto ANTHONY WAYNE TRAIL (US-24) 6.0 miles

Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto GLENDALE AVENUE 0.2 miles

Turn RIGHT onto SOUTH DETROIT AVENUE (heading North) 0.5 miles

Turn RIGHT onto GARDEN LAKE BOULEVARD 0.1 miles

Turn RIGHT onto GARDEN LAKE PARKWAY <0.1 miles

Turn RIGHT onto LARC LANE <0.1 miles

End at LARC LANE SENIOR CENTER – 1155 LARC LANE

North: Merge onto I-75 S toward TOLEDO

Merge onto ANTHONY WAYNE TRAIL/OH-25 S via EXIT 201A toward MAUMEE 3.4 miles

Turn RIGHT onto GLENDALE AVENUE 0.4 miles

Turn RIGHT onto SOUTH DETROIT AVENUE (heading North) 0.5 miles

Turn RIGHT onto GARDEN LAKE BOULEVARD 0.1 miles

Turn RIGHT onto GARDEN LAKE PARKWAY <0.1 miles

Turn RIGHT onto LARC LANE <0.1 miles

End at LARC LANE SENIOR CENTER – 1155 LARC LANE

Southwest

Date: March 16, 2006

Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Clermont College, Room: CCSnyder S142

4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia OH 45103

Directions:

From I-275:

Exit I-275 onto Route 32 east, heading towards Eastgate Mall and Batavia.

Continue east on Route 32 approximately 5 miles.

Take the Batavia/Main Street exit, at the bottom of the hill

Follow the exit ramp to the right and onto Main Street.

Make an immediate right onto College Drive and follow it up the hill.

Turn left onto Clermont College Drive and follow the road to the college.

West on Route 32:

Take the Batavia Route 132 exit.

Turn left at the bottom of the exit.

Turn left at the stop sign. Follow the road into town.

At the traffic light, turn right onto Main Street.

Go through the next traffic light and then get into the left-hand lane.

Turn left onto College Drive and follow it up the hill.

Turn left onto Clermont College Drive and follow the road to the college.

Tiffin

Date: March 13, 2006

Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Location: s Hall, Chisholm Auditorium, on the campus of Tiffin University, 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883

Directions:

From the North (and from the Ohio Turnpike, Exit 91): From turnpike or Rt. 20 East or West, go south on Rt. 53 to Tiffin. Turn right at Miami Street (fourth traffic light).

From the South: U.S. 23 North, exit at Rt. 53. Turn right (North) on 53. Cross U.S. 224. Continue on Rt. 53 to Miami Street. Turn left.

From the East (Northeast): Ohio Turnpike West to Exit 91. Go south on Rt. 53 to Tiffin. Turn right at Miami Street (fourth traffic light).

From the West: From Interstate 75, exit at U.S. 224 East in Findlay (Exit 159). At junction of Rt. 18 and U.S. 224 in Tiffin, continue straight on Rt. 18 (U.S. 224 turns to the right) to Rt. 53. Turn left on Rt. 53 North to Miami Street (3 blocks). Turn left on Miami Street.

Warrensville

Date: March 9, 2006

Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Cuyahoga Community College, Building E-2/Room 230

4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, Ohio 44128

Directions:

From the North: Take I-271 South to Exit 28 (OH-175 and Richmond Road), turn right onto Richmond Road.

From the South: Take I-271 North to Exit 27A-B (US-422 E / Miles Road), take Exit 27B (Miles Road), turn left on Miles Road, turn left on Richmond Road/OH-175.

From the East: Take I-80 West, merge onto I-480 W / OH-14 W via Exit 187, merge onto I-271 North to Exit 27A-B (US-422 E / Miles Road), take Exit 27B (Miles Road), turn left on Miles Road, turn left on Richmond Road/OH-175.

From the West: Take I-80 East, merge onto I-480 E via Exit 151, merge onto US-422 E via Exit 26 on the left toward I-271 N / Erie PA / Warren, take the Miles Road exit toward Bedford Hts / North Randall, turn slight right onto Miles Road, turn left on Richmond Road/OH-175.

Youngstown

Date: March 9, 2006

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: NEOUCOM Conference Center

4209 State Route 44, Rootstown, Ohio 44272

Directions:

SOUTH-71 N to 76 E to St Rt 44, south ¼ mile on right.

WEST-76 E to St Rt 44, south ¼ mile on right.

NORTH-77 south to 76 E to St Rt 44, south ¼ mile on right.

EAST-76 W to St Rt 44, south ¼ mile on right.