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 Thank you to everyone who participated in Giving Tuesday this week! Because of your generosity, we raised over $1,500, which will be doubled to $3,000, making your impact twice as large. Your support is what allows us to better serve the local Autism community, which includes YOU, through meaningful connections and having access to resources and supports that you need when you need them. The Connection Is You! Thank you to our match sponsors: John Hancock, Apple Growth Partners, PNC Bank and Anonymous Friends! |
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The holiday break is coming and it is time to spend some quality time with the family! ASGA’s Holiday Activity Box is perfect for a family fun night! Enjoy a variety of unique crafts, games, and activities, priced right at $25 including shipping direct to your door! Order today! Deadline to order is Dec 5.
December 11 & 12 | 1 – 4 PM HO HO HO! Santa Claus is coming to Wingfoot Lake Park! Get warm by the fire outside, roast some s’mores, and sip hot chocolate or apple cider. Inside, the ASGA Elves will assist you as you make crafts at your own table while you wait to visit Santa. Professional photographs will be taken and personal photos permitted. Cost is $25 per family. Reserve your time slot today!
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 Requesting Input for Appendix K Flexibilities The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) are seeking your feedback on the flexibilities provided through the Appendix K authority, during the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE). Prior to the end of the PHE, the State of Ohio must make decisions about which, if any, flexibilities to seek approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) to keep permanently in the three 1915(c) waivers administered by DODD.
Therefore, ODM and DODD are asking for public input on which flexibilities were effective.
* The specific flexibilities provided by Appendix K include, but are not limited to,
The email addresses to send feedback are
ODM and DODD will compile all input for consideration and will share feedback through various means.
We thank our friends at the Arc of Ohio for this information!
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 NEW DATE: ONLINE GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUPKNOW YOUR LIMITS  ONLINE SOCIAL CLUBS FOR TEENS & ADULTS They're back! Have fun participating in social activities, sharing interests, and meeting new people through an online format. Group is open and free, registration is required. Teens (Age 13-17) meet December 14th only | 7 - 8 PM. REGISTER HERE Adults (Age 18+) meet every Wednesday, 7 - 8 PM. REGISTER HERE
COFF SUMMIT COUNTY CTA - December 3, 17 Join our closed online Facebook Coffee, Tea & Autism Group HERE! |
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From our Home to Yours: ASGA Holiday Recipes This holiday season, we’ll be sharing favorite family recipes, the story behind them, and why they are important to us and our family memories. Lisa Thompson, ASGA Programs Director "We’ve been sharing ASGA employee family recipes and traditions. As a family living with autism, our traditions look a little different. My son Jordan was surfing YouTube one day (big surprise) and came across a video using a silicone “Pigs in a Blanket” mold. He promptly put it on his Christmas List (which is a miracle by itself) and it ended up under the tree. I modified the recipe so he could complete the tasks independently, so now he makes this appetizer every year for the Thompson Family Carpet Picnic on New Year’s Eve. Enjoy!"
Click HERE for Jordan's step-by-step instructions to use at home. Purchase the mold HERE. |
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RESPITE AT YMCA - School's Out Day Respites at the YMCA were designed to give campers a safe place to go on days that they don't have school, while parents/guardians/caregivers may still have to work. Our 6 hour program, which runs from 9:00am-3:30pm, will take place on select days throughout the school year. 2021 dates: December 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31. 2022 dates: January 17, February 21, March 28, 29 and 30, and April 1. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – Our friends over at LLA Therapy have put together this great holiday gift guide with their therapists’ hand-picked favorites from this past year with descriptions for how they can be used, and why they made the list! They also provide clickable pictures with links to make your shopping a breeze. Click here to start shopping!
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We‘ve joined a new program, just in time for the holidays! Before you head out to shop or purchase items online for your teachers, support staff, or loved ones, be sure to sign up with ShopWithScrip and download their free app! Use our enrollment code when you register and ASGA will receive percentages back of all your gift card purchases! It’s fast, easy, and FREE for you! Give back this holiday season and all year long!
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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron The Autism Society of Greater Akron's (ASGA) mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Parent volunteers of children with Autism founded ASGA in 1987. With nowhere to turn and a lack of information and support, they started ASGA to share information, educate themselves about Autism, and learn how to advocate for better outcomes for their children. They also worked locally to bring awareness and understanding of Autism to the community. ASGA serves Summit, Medina, Portage, Wayne, and Stark county communities. 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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