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Dr. Seuss on IEPs
Do you like these IEPs?
I do not like these IEPs I do not like them, Jeeze Louise We test, we check We plan, we meet But nothing ever seems complete. Would you, could you Like the form? I do not like the form I see Not page 1, not 2, not 3 Another change A brand new box I think we all Have lost our rocks. Could you all meet here or there? We could not all meet here or there. We cannot all fit anywhere. Not in a room Not in the hall There seems to be no space at all. Would you, could you meet again? I cannot meet again next week No lunch no prep Please hear me speak. No, not at dusk. No, not at dawn At 4 pm I should be gone. Could you hear while all speak out? Would you write the words they spout? I could not hear, I would not write This does not need to be a fight. Sign here, date there, Mark this, check that Beware the student's ad-vo-cat(e). You do not like them So you say Try again! Try again! And you may. If you will let me be, I will try again You will see. Say! I almost like these IEPs I think I'll write 6003. And I will practice day and night Until they say "You got it right!" -Author unknown |
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Dear Members, |
only do so much to support this large
community in the way that it needs. We look to
all of you and the community in general for
your help and encourage you to join our staff.
A few short hours a week can make a huge
difference. We currently are seeking a
Secretary for the chapter. If you have 8-10
hours a month and would like to contribute your
skills, we welcome your call at
216.556.4937. |
New Meeting Time and Location for ASGCThe ASGC meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in room 8 of the St. Basil Parish Center. Anyone who is affected by, has a loved one who affected by, or just wishes to learn more about autism or autism spectrum disorders is welcome to attend. For further information on Dates and Events, or call 216.556.4937 |
The full report of the Ohio Autism Taskforce is now available!
Please contact your state senator and state representative as soon as possible to set up a meeting with them to discuss the recommendations - either in Columbus after the rally or in your home district. If you aren't able to set up a meeting - please write your legislators. There are 43 different recommendations that cover the spectrum of persons with autism and services for them and their families. Pick the two or three that you are most passionate about and speak to your legislators about those. Your meeting should be short - 15 minutes or less. Have a "bullet point" type list to speak from. Have your information in writing, as well as a copy of the report to give them so that they can refer to it at a later date. Tell a brief personal story of how you are directly impacted by the lack of a particular service. Any letters should be no more than one - two pages. Be clear and to the point! Remember - we want to win legislators over to support our issues, not beat them up or abuse them about the lack of services. Keep the meeting positive!
Not sure how to find your state legislators? Visit www.house.state.oh.us, click on "Your Representatives" and enter your zipcode. Visit www.senate.state.oh.us, click on "Your Senators" and enter your zipcode.
The next several months will be critical in reaching legislators with this important message. So please make an appointment today - or send a letter if you are unable to set up a meeting.
As our knowledge grows through research and experience, the future for individuals with autism spectrum disorders grows brighter all the time. Obviously no one can foresee what any child’s life will be like when they mature to adulthood, but we now have a clearer view of the range of options for people who have autism, and the possibilities seem endless.
Hope for a brighter future for children and adults with autism continues to grow when everyone works together. Individuals and communities all benefit when parents, advocates, and professionals find common ground. Implementing effective educational programming and developing employment services require teamwork and consistency. With one voice we must work toward appropriate and lifelong services for all people with autism.
Supporting individuals in natural settings now makes it possible for people with even the most severe symptoms of autism to hold meaningful jobs and lead happy, productive lives. People with autism are enjoying everyday activities such as traveling, shopping, voting, working, continuing to higher education, and leading the way to enlightenment in the field of autism like never before.
The most important thing for everyone is to never, ever give up hope.
