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Medicaid in Schools Program (MSP): The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has issued a fact sheet for waiver recipients about nursing services provided in school through the MSP. Read more: Medicaid in Schools Program fact sheet (October 30)
Case summaries: Read recent cases where OLRS worked in partnership with individuals with disabilities to resolve community living issues. Read more: OLRS advocating and protecting rights in partnership with people with disabilities (October 28)
OLRS brochure in Spanish: OLRS' agency brochure is now available in Spanish. Download the brochure or request paper copies: Ohio Legal Rights Service Brochure (October 28)
OLRS folleto en español: Folleto de la Agencia OLRS está ahora disponible en español. Descargar el folleto o solicitar ejemplares en papel: Folleto de los El Servicio de Derechos Legales (Octubre 28)
Public hearing for ODJFS' Medicaid reimbursement rules will be held on November 9 (November 3)
More Ohioans may qualify for heating assistance through the state's HEAP program (November 3)
Take RSC's needs assessment survey (October 30)
New employment program offered to people with severe mental illnesses (October 30)
More latest disability-related news
Ohio SIBS 9th Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference (Columbus, November 6 - 7)
Ticket to Work Training for Ohio Service Providers (Columbus, November 9)
Planning for the Transition from School to Adult Life (Ironton, November 10)
Planning for the Transition from School to Adult Life (Cincinnati, November 11)
Post Secondary Conference (Cincinnati, November 13 - 14)
The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) is an independent state agency and the federally and state designated Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program for people with disabilities in the State of Ohio. The mission of OLRS is to protect and advocate, in partnership with people with disabilities, for their human, civil and legal rights. Learn more about OLRS' services and programs and OLRS' priorities.
OLRS provides information about advocating for the rights of people with disabilities through the agency's publications and advocacy resources. OLRS also offers advocacy services that are free and confidential. Services range from information and referral, to mediation and negotiation, to legal advocacy. If you are having problems that are related to you or your family member's disability, OLRS may be able to help. To learn more, refer to Need our Help?.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
50 West Broad Street, Suite 1400
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5923
Phone: 614-466-7264 or 1-800-282-9181 (toll-free in Ohio only)
TTY: 614-728-2553 or 1-800-858-3542
Directions to Ohio Legal Rights Service
See the Contact OLRS section for additional contact information.
Folleto sobre Ohio Legal Rights Service (Ohio Legal Rights Service brochure in Spanish)
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Case files and other client based information at OLRS are confidential under both state and federal law. Client communication with OLRS, including an initial request for services, is privileged as if between attorney and client or pursuant to statute and rule governing the Ombudsperson section of OLRS.
Other information that records the agency's activities, such as fiscal matters, may be subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Act. See the OLRS Privacy Policy/Disclaimer Statement for more information.
The information provided on this Web site is not a substitute for legal advice. You should consult with a lawyer concerning your rights in a specific case. Contact your local bar association or visit the Ohio State Bar Association Web site to find a lawyer in your area.
Ohio Legal Rights Service is authorized and funded to provide services by, and manages this Web site with funds through, the following State and federal laws: Ohio Revised Code section 5123.60; Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act), Public Law 88-164, 42 USC 6000 et seq., administered by the Administration for Children and Families; Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Act, Public Law 99-319, 42 USC 10801 et seq., administered by the Center for Mental Health Services of the U.S. Department of Human Services; and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, Public Law 93-112, 42 USC 701 et seq., administered by the Office of Education Services and the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Education.
Ohio Legal Rights Service does not discriminate in provision of service or employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, military service, disability, or age.