NEW!! FISHING WITH SUMMIT METRO PARKS
Sunday, September 12, 2021 | 10 AM – 12 PM
4955 Townsend Road, Richfield

ASGA is partnering with the Summit Metro Parks to provide an inclusive family fishing experience at Furnace Run Park! The cost is $25 per family and incudes a fishing-related activity kit, necessary gear, bait, and fun outdoor games! Park staff will be there to assisst. Space is limited to 15 families...register today!

ACTIVITY BOX:  COOKING AROUND THE WORLD 
(Deadline to Order:  August 22, 2021)
This box contains educational and crafty items to explore foods and cultures of China, India, Italy, Mexico, and the United States. Every box contains an apron and chef's hat! $25/Box (includes shipping) ORDER BOX HERE

RIDE THE RAILS WITH ASGA (Deadline to Register: Friday, August 20, 2021) 
Sunday, August 22  |  12 - 4 PM  | $25 Per Family 
CHOO CHOO! Calling all train lovers....come ride the rails with Ohio Live Steamers at the Lester Rail Trail in Medina! Lunch and activity kit provided. LIMITED SPACE!! REGISTER HERE

TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN
YOUR CHILD’S IEP
Monday, August 23  
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  |  Zoom
Knowing the essentials to your child's IEP will help them get the support they need. Join us to hear Attorney Clinton Householder from Community Legal Aid discuss how to take an active role as a member of your child’s IEP Team. LEARN MORE

ENSURING A GREAT START TO KINDERGARTEN FOR KIDS WITH ASD
Wednesday, August 25  
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm  |  Zoom
Starting Kindergarten for all children is difficult, but especially for those with autism. Hear Maggie Oliver, Intervention Specialist and Author discuss the crucial components to making that switch successful. LEARN MORE

You've been asking when the Social Clubs are re-starting and...they're back! Have fun participating in social activities, sharing interests, and meeting new people through a virtual format. The group is free, but registration is required to participate.

• Adults (Age 18+) meet every Wednesday, starting September 8, 7 - 8 PM.
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• Teens (Age 13-17) meet the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday, starting September 14, 7 - 8 PM.  Space is limited in this group LEARN MORE

STOW SUPPORT GROUP - COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM
Date: August 20, 2021 
Time: 7 PM
Location: Panera Bread, 4338 Kent Road, Stow OH 44224
Facilitator: Mary Richards
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DOUBLE DOWN CASINO NIGHT 

We are two months away from our 5^th Annual Double Down Casino night! The money raised during this event helps support our swim and bike programs and Social Clubs for Teens and Adults!!

If you would like to help support Double Down:

• We are in need of silent auction items VIEW SILENT AUCTION IDEAS
• PURCHASE A TICKET and join us at the event
  
• Volunteer to help us plan or help on event day

Contact Leslie Bloom for more information.

Thank you to our Double Down Committee and ASGA Board members for your support of this event.

STEP INTO AUTISM 2022

Next year we are returning to our in-person walk...coming June 2022!

We are looking for volunteers to help us plan for the 2022 Walk and would love to have you! Email Leslie Bloom for more information.

MEDICAID TOOLKIT- This toolkit provides information about Medicaid and the services you have available to you. In addition, to help clarify what is available, a Medicaid State Plan Services online course is now available in DODD MyLearning.

SUGGESTIONS FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN - ODM, ODA, DODD, OhioMHAS and ODE are seeking suggestions from stakeholders for investments in Home and Community-based services (including behavioral health services and services for individuals with substance use disorder) under the Medicaid Program. Complete by August 19. 

OhioRISE WEBINAR - Join members of the Ohio Department of Medicaid Monday, August 30, 2021 from 1 – 2 PM has they provide a preliminary, general overview of the forthcoming OhioRISE program.

AUTISM WEBINARS - Over the next year, the Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) is inviting Ohioans to join us for a series of conversations about autism. The next webinar is "Community Living: Where and how someone lives" discussing housing and living options, community access, transportation, home adaptations, and modifications on September 17 at 9 AM.

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