April 27, 2021

Celebrate Differences AAM
                                              4/27/2021

   THE CHALLENGE HAS BEGUN, YOU CAN STILL JOIN!

Challenge: NOW - 6/17|Resource Fair & Family Fun Day: 6/19 

Check out our kick-off video for the 54-Day Challenge! 

The Step Into Autism 54-Day Challenge has officially begun! Saturday kicked off the first day of the Challenge, but if you haven’t registered yet, that’s ok! You can register anytime during the 54 days to get your team started, start your movements, and kick-off your fundraising, in support of the programs and resources so many of our families rely on. Register today to reserve your T-shirt and 1:54 magnet and start earning prizes for hitting fundraising and Challenge milestones.

Already registered? Be sure to invite your team members to join you!

Not ready to get started? No problem! You can register anytime during the Challenge to participate. For questions or help, CONTACT LESL

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Sleep AutismFAMILIES AT THE CENTER OF
A CONNECTED COMMUNITY
Thursday, May 13, 20, 27 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Zoom 

This free three-part series helps families learn how to utilize their gifts and talents to build an inclusive community.  Discover projects that can bring people of all abilities together and hear success stories from families based in Cincinnati.

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Dan Tomkins meets Goal


Sleep AutismTHINGS GRANDPARENTS SHOULD AND SHOULDN'T SAY
Wednesday, May 25  |  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  |  Zoom

Your adult children may be intentionally planning and preparing their lives for a child who may require restorative therapies, specialized schooling or adaptive parenting. What can you possibly say that would be helpful? 

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Sleep AutismACTIVITY BOX: EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS
Deadline to Order: May 19

This box will get your family ready to explore the outdoors.  Enjoy a variety of crafts and games, make a bird house and a sun catcher, use textured rubbing plates, plant seeds and use sequencing cards to learn how plants grow, plus more. There is something for everyone!  

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          CELEBRATE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH WITH US!

  

AMAZON SMILEWant to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Autism Society of Greater Akron" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us. 

How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Autism Society of Greater Akron" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app


LUNCH & LEARN - Invite ASGA to do a presentation over lunch at your workplace on inclusion as it relates to individuals and families living with autism. Complete the form and an ASGA staff member will contact you to discuss the presentation details.

COMMUNICATION, INTERACTION & SUPPORT - Learn ways you can support individuals and families impacted by autism!

COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM 

Join our Facebook group or come to one of the online or in-person Coffee, Tea & Autism meetings!

Ravenna – 10AM with Facilitator: Trina Bullard
MAY 25, JUN 22 - ZOOM - REGISTER

Kent/Stow – 7PM with Facilitator: Mary Richards - RESUMING IN-PERSON MEETINGS!
MAY 7, 21  - Location: Panera Bread · 4338 Kent Road, Stow OH 44224

Facebook Group - JOIN

IN OTHER NEWS

SUMMER CAMP - Medina Creative Accessibility is holding a summer day camp for individuals, years 8 and older, with disabilities. 

WEBINAR ON RACE & AUTISM - On Wednesday, April 28, at 7 PM the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute will be holding a talk, Navigating Race and Autism – Black Mothers’ Advocacy for Kids on the Spectrum.

OCALI AUTISM RESOURCES - OCALI is featuring resources from their Lending Library on the social-emotional wellbeing of people with disabilities and those who live with, love, and care for them. 

 

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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron

The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is one of more than 80 affiliates nationwide that are part of the Autism Society of America, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization. ASGA serves Summit, Stark, Wayne, Portage, and Medina counties. ASGA works locally to achieve its mission to improve the lives of all affected by autism.

ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities. We believe OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen each other.

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