Welcome

Laurie Cramer, Executive Director
What’s next for ASGA? It’s all in the plan!
Participants will also take part on 2017 Autism Wellness Survey

Matt Asner, Director of Development, Autism Society of America
What’s next for the Autism Society of America? Also, all in the plan!
                                              
Keynote: The Bridge is on Fire! Advocating Without Burning Bridges
Speaker:  Jeanne Wiedt, Business Development and Training/Akron-Canton Region
Dale Carnegie and Associates

PANEL DISCUSSION:  Successful Advocacy Throughout the Lifespan

Moderator
Frank Sansosti, Associate Professor, School of Psychology at Kent State University

Parents
Pam Gertz, Parent of adult son w/ASD
Brian Bullard, Parent of school age son w/ASD

Professionals
Dr. Jay Berk, Jay Berk & Associates
Kay Shellenberger, Vice President of Program Services at United Disability Services
Kelly Kempf, Director of Pupil Services at Hudson City School District

Self-Advocates
Melissa Snowe, Graduate Student at University of Akron Accounting
Carly Nelson, Majoring in Speech Pathology and Psychology at Kent State University

Visit Exhibitors

Lunch Speaker: Making your voice heard! Legislative Advocacy
Gary Tonks, Arc of Ohio

Interactive Learning Sessions

• Apps Made Easy, Department of Education, University of Akron
• Yoga in the Classroom, Natalie Copeland
• Music Therapy, Beyond Words Music & Dance Center

Breakout Sessions

Presentations will support the achievement of the Autism Society of America’s Quality of Life Goals: Education, Employment, Inclusion, Communication, Health and Well-being, Safety, Social Connections, Financial Stability, Recreation and Leisure and Subjective Well-being.

Breakout Sessions