Solidarity 2011 dates set: Solidarity 2011 will take place on Tuesday, April 26 thru Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the HYATT Regency hotel and convention center in Columbus, OH. Continue to check back in the coming months for further information                                                                                         

DNOS President appointed by Ohio Governor to sit on the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC). In October 2009, DNOS President Frank Anderson was appointed by Governor Ted Strickland to sit on the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission. While losing Frank as the DNOS President was a loss for DNOS it was a gain for people with disabilities in Ohio to have Frank on the Commission. Frank has been an advocate for people with disabilities for over 30 years and will continue to be as a Commissioner. Frank had to resign as DNOS President so there would be no conflict of interest since DNOS receives funding from ORSC for Solidarity conferences. Frank will continue to be involved with Solidarity planning and continue working for the PVA in Cleveland. We congratulate and wish Frank the best of luck in his future endevors.

Taking Frank Andersons place as President of DNOS will be current Vice President, Roger Flint. Roger excepted the position at the December board meeting. Roger has a thirty year history as a disability advocate, past owner of Forward Motions van conversions and has served as President on the board of trustees for the Access Center for Independent Living in Dayton, Ohio. Roger is also a graduate of Wright State university and a disabled veteran. DNOS is confident Roger will do a great job as the new President.                                   

DNOS looking for new Trustees: If you would be interested in sitting on the board for DNOS and being part of the Solidarity 2011 leadership committee, please click on the application form link at the top left hand corner of this page.                                                                                                                

RSC Needs Assessment Survey requires your valuable input

The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC) is seeking your input as we develop the agency's strategic plan and state plan to maximize services to Ohioans with disabilities.  We would appreciate you forwarding the links below to your contacts.

Please click the appropriate link below to answer some questions regarding your work with Ohioans with disabilities. The survey is part of the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) required by the Code of Federal Regulations and is used to assist RSC in establishing priorities.

We have also included a link to the Employer Survey for you to share with your employer contacts and the Consumer Survey for you to share with your consumers.

This year's survey is a cooperative effort between RSC, the Ohio State Independent Living Council and the Brain Injury Program.

Your opinions are very important to improving vocational rehabilitation and maximizing services to Ohioans with disabilities and their employers.  Thank you in advance for your time and valuable input.

Consumer Survey
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5S9BjfAptWec_2bzTAhUT22A_3d_3d (Consumer Needs Assessment Survey)>

Employer Survey
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OuhsTiPxPi4yg_2bZA0B09ng_3d_3d (Employer Survey)>

Community Rehabilitation Partner Survey
<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2AotBong3b5DhRnKzWK9cw_3d_3d (CRP needs Assessment Survey)

PDF versions of the survey are available at rsc.ohio.gov  for those who need a hard copy to manually submit their responses. Participation in the online survey is highly encouraged to minimize cost and staff time in compilation.