54-DAY CHALLENGE STARTS NEXT WEEKEND!
      Challenge: April 24 - June 17 | Family Day: June 19 

The 54-Day Challenge is starting next Saturday! TAKE THE CHALLENGE....walk, run, or cycle, 1.54 miles or choose your own Challenge activity to do for 54 days. The registration rate, $25, has been extended to June 5, and comes with a t-shirt and magnet. Get out and get moving with your family and friends while making a difference for individuals with autism in YOUR community!                                                                                                                                                                  

FAMILY FUN NIGHT DEADLINE IS TODAY!
Friday, April 23 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom

The deadline for ASGA's FREE Family Fun Night is TODAY! Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with ASGA by joining us for an evening of bingo and yummy snacks. We will send you the party supplies. DON'T MISS OUT, REGISTER TODAY!

HOW TO SURVIVE PUBERTY: THIS TIME AS A PARENT!
Monday, April 26 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Zoom Webinar

Prepare yourself and your child for puberty! You will learn to recognize the start of puberty, how to talk to your son or daughter about their changing bodies and find ways to build self-esteem at home. Parenting during puberty for a child with special needs is difficult, let’s navigate it together!

                               CELEBRATE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH WITH US!

AUTISM BOOKS & MOVIES - Check out our list of books and movies that #CelebrateDifferences!

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 below and an ASGA staff member will contact you to discuss the presentation details.

VIRTUAL MESSAGE BOARD - Post on our virtual message board! #IAmMe seeks to empower individuals with autism by highlighting their strengths as we celebrate differences. Share a photo of yourself or loved one doing a favorite activity or talent, and tell us about it, to show pride and promote ACCEPTANCE.

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
APR 27, MAY 25 - ZOOM - REGISTER

Kent/Stow – 7PM with Facilitator: Mary Richards - RESUMING IN-PERSON MEETINGS!
APR 16, MAY 7  - Location: Panera Bread · 4338 Kent Road, Stow OH 44224

Facebook Group - JOIN

SUMMIT METRO PARKS TRAILSIDE EYE-SPY - Check off each item as you see it along Pheasant Run Trail in Silver Creek Metro Park, 5000 Hametown Rd., Norton, OH 44203. 

RESEARCH STUDY - University of Akron Student looking for people to answer questions on their experiences before and during COVID-19. PLEASE TAKE THIS SURVEY!

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. 

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.