Postsecondary Options Conference - Columbus

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on an upcoming conference on Postsecondary Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilites in the Columbus area. Details follow my signature. 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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SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Ohio Down Syndrome Advocacy Network Hosts

Postsecondary Education: Opening

Doors to Students with Intellectual Disabilities

MAY 18, 2007 Meet and Greet Reception 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

MAY 19, 2007 Conference 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Fawcett Center, Columbus Ohio

Students with intellectual disabilities have made such significant progress in education due to the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). A generation ago, when IDEA was first implemented, many children with intellectual disabilities were not even allowed to attend school. Today, these students are ready to raise the bar again and move on to higher education, to post-secondary schools and colleges. Students in some areas of the country are experiencing wonderful opportunities at colleges and universities that are opening doors to employment and independent living. Come and hear these administrators, teachers, families and students talk about their experiences and find out for yourself whether postsecondary education could work for you and your local college.

Who Should Come? · Students and their families interested in postsecondary education · Colleges who want to learn how postsecondary education is working elsewhere in the US · School systems who are going to be approached to provide postsecondary education while the student defers graduation · Everyone interested in how this is funded

Location Details The Ohio State University: Fawcett Conference Center 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

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