Ohio Department of Health — Notice of Public Hearing on April 4, 2012.
Ohio Department of Health — Notice of Public Hearing regarding eligibility for benefits under the Ryan White Part B program.
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David Feldt Institute Scholarship to AIDS 2012 – due 2/13
The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (ATGC) is administering a Community Educator Scholarship for the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington DC, 22-27 July 2012. The purpose of the scholarship is to support the attendance of one HIV+ individual who is able to transfer the skills and knowledge acquired back to Greater Cleveland via the David Feldt Institute and who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend the conference.
The David Feldt Institute is the ATGC’s primary means of engaging consumers in structured educational programming. From an annual membership survey to support groups such as Men’s group, Women’s group, and the Spill, to formal seminars on medication adherence, the David Feldt Institute forms a cohesive backbone for consumer engagement.
- The DFI Community Educator Scholarship is open to everyone living with HIV in the Greater Cleveland area.
- Application deadline: 13 February 2012. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
- You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the conference (that is, turn 18 on or before July 22, 2012) to apply for a scholarship.
- You must complete an application and submit it by mail to AIDS 2012 Scholarship Committee, c/o ATGC, 3210 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, or email to jpatterson@atfgc.org <mailto:jpatterson@atfgc.org> with the subject heading: “AIDS 2012 Scholarship”.
· Priority consideration will be given to: current members of the David Feldt Institute; those whose participation will help enhance their paid or volunteer work; and those who submit an abstract, workshop or programme activity (Global Village or Youth Programme) to AIDS 2012.
- As only one scholarship is available and the demand is so high, it is strongly recommended you also seek funding from other sources.
Please click here to download the Community Educator Scholarship Application
Ryan White Part B Draft Rule 3701-44-03 is open for public comment
The HIV Care Services program at the Ohio Department of Health manages Ohio’s Ryan White Part B funds. HIV Care Services invites you to review the proposed action related to rule 3701‐44-03 of the Ohio Administrative Code). Specifically, HIV Care
Services proposes to rescind the currently effective rule and propose the same rule as new. The rule guides HIV Care Services program operations. Rule 3701-44-03, as proposed, allows for greater flexibility in managing the Ryan White Part B funds, including the use of medical criteria to triage the most medically vulnerable on an Ohio Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP) waiting list should such a list become necessary.
The medical criteria were developed by the clinical subcommittee of the Ryan White Part B Advisory Board ensuring input from practicing HIV specialists across Ohio. The experts’ recommendations to the ODH Director are based on the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Treatment Guidelines for HIV. Rule 3701-44-03, as proposed, was reviewed by the entire Part B Advisory Board which has fully endorsed the draft rule. We would like your feedback as well. Read the rest of this page »
AIDS Taskforce Public Policy Department Opens New Columbus Office; Creates New Policy and Advocacy Alliance in Cincinnati
The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland and Caracole of Cincinnati are pleased to announce a formal public policy and advocacy collaboration. More than 10 years ago, the AIDS Taskforce established the first fully funded, full time department of public policy in Ohio and has continued been the leader in federal, state and local policy and advocacy efforts in the State of Ohio. We are proud to join forces with Cincinnati’s leading provider of safe, affordable housing and supportive services for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.
Founded in 1987, Caracole House was the first licensed adult care facility in Ohio for people living with HIV/AIDS. Today, Caracole provides direct care services and housing to people with HIV/AIDS and their families along a continuum of care. More than 1,200 people have been housed through Caracole’s programs. The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland is a non-profit, community based AIDS service and education organization. Established in 1983, the AIDS Taskforce is the oldest AIDS service provider in Northeast Ohio, and the primary provider in Cleveland of both community based HIV prevention education and non-medical social services to people living with HIV and AIDS.
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Get Out The Vote
Join the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland in preparing for next the general election!
Presentations on:
Voting Process
Issue 2 – Affecting Working Ohio Families
Issue 3 – Impacting Ohio’s involvement with National Affordable Health Care Initiatives
H.B. 194 – Voter Suppression Bill
Presenters: Dennis Anderson from the Cuyahoga County Board of Election & Wynn Antonio from the North Shore AFL-CIO
Date: October 18, 2011
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
3210 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland OH 44115
For information contact:
Chris Krueger
Ckrueger@atfgc.org
216.621.0766 ext.246
Danny Sparks wins Excellence in Leadership Award
Once a year, Choice USA celebrates the amazing work of young activists who are fighting for all of us to have the power, knowledge and tools to control our own bodies and relationships. At their 9th Annual Generation to Generation Celebration on September 23rd in Washington, DC, they honored the achievements of dynamic leaders who are setting new standards, creating new solutions, harnessing new strategies and leveraging their political power.
This year, the Excellence in Leadership Award was given to Danny Sparks, for his work with the Ohio Advocates Youth Leadership Council over the past three years. Ohio Advocates is a joint project of The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland and Advocates For Youth. The Excellence in Leadership Award is given to a group or individual 30 AND UNDER who has exhibited radical, unrelenting leadership that led to social change particularly impacting sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Update on the Ohio AIDS Drug Assistance Program
The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland applauds the commitment of elected and governmental officials that are now supporting our efforts. We have had many conversations and meetings with officials regarding OHDAP and HIV/AIDS funding. We believe that our voices are being heard.
Small achievements such as the move from Ohio’s Ryan White Part B office to enroll large numbers of individuals into OHDAP are encouraging. On July 8th, 2011 OHDAP had a waiting list of 492. As of September 2nd, 2011 there were 59 individuals on the waiting list. Ohio officials have made a commitment to make efforts to temporarily eliminate the waiting list and enroll those in need directly into OHDAP, at least for the remainder of the year.
Ryan White Part B is also reviewing the reduced formulary, with discussions of possibly reinstating some of the medications that had been removed due to cost-containment measures.
Vigilance is still needed, however, with an eye toward next year’s budget. The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland continues to work with our legislators and decision-makers to ensure the protection of these vital safety-net services for all Ohioans living with HIV.
HIV/AIDS Unity Day
Contact: Judith Pindell, Director Public Policy and Advocacy
AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
216.621.0766 x231
Date: Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
Bipartisan HIV/AIDS Unity Day Press Conference highlights waiting list, need for increased funding for the Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program
Columbus, OH - The HIV/AIDS community joined friends, allies, providers, and stakeholders at the HIV/AIDS Unity Day Press Conference at the Ohio Statehouse to show support for the Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP) and urge Ohio legislators to fund the program at a sufficient level to serve all Ohioans in need of these services.