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Wednesday, May 27 • 7:00 PM • Zoom Webinar
Kerry Agins, Special Education Attorney with Agins & Gilman LLC will answer your questions about special education requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. What do we know now? What can we expect next year to look like? How do we assure that students with disabilities are provided appropriate services in the meantime? Those questions - and more - will be discussed. REGISTRATION REQUIRED to receive Zoom invite.
Last week's webinar discussed STABLE Accounts: Thank you to Nicholas Hancart from Ohio State of Treasurer for sharing the benefits of STABLE accounts for individuals with disabilities. Learn who is eligible, how to enroll, the implications for SSI recipients and much more! See all “Bite Size” presentations HERE.
 VIRTUAL PROGRAM: EXPLORE THE FARM WITH ASGA!
DID YOU KNOW? Horses have around 205 bones in their skeleton - wow! Visit Catalyst Farm Therapies with us to learn how to groom a horse, discover more fun facts, make a craft and send a picture to The Horse and get a reply!
So, far we've learned about goats, chickens and horses. This week we will meet the pigs on Tuesday and the sheep on Thursday.
We hope you will visit the website and join us on The Farm!
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Coffee, Tea and Autism Closed Facebook Support Group now has over 100 group members. This is a chance to meet Outreach Specialist, Wendy Cline, as she offers up to date and reliable resources, great tips and tricks and pleasant conversation to help us all survive the quarantine life! If you are not a member, make sure to join NOW!
Take a Break on ASGA addresses emergency needs of families with funding for respite support and a gift card to Giant Eagle or Walmart. Since its launch on Mar 27, this program has served over 200 families in all 5 of our counties (Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne). If you need respite or food support, please let us know!
Operation Cheer is a simple gesture that involves making cards, or drawing a picture, sending words of encouragement to adults with disabilities who can’t leave their homes! Simply send your artwork to ASGA and we’ll distribute them to individuals and organizations in need of a pick-me-up. Over 100 cards have been delivered to four group homes. This is a great way for younger children and teens to connect with different abilities!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on ASGA’s activities!
ASGA's Step Into Autism - Virtual • REGISTER TODAY!
Saturday, June 13th – Saturday, June 27
Join 30 teams ALREADY showing their support by registering for this year's virtual walk and FUNdraising on behalf of the Autism Society of Greater Akron.
Don't wait too long...register and create your team HERE! Set a goal, get your friends and family involved, and let's make a difference together!
No time to walk then purchase an Autism T-Shirt or awareness item from THE STORE – no registration needed but funds still benefit ASGA.
PRIZES AND MORE PRIZES! Check out this year's fundraising prizes HERE!
And remember, every little bit helps support individuals and families living with autism in our community! Autism doesn’t go away because of COVID-19 and neither do we!
FUNDRAISERS FOR ASGA!
ASGA’s mission is as critical as ever, and even more so, as we face challenges in unprecedented times. A few of ASGA's Step Into Autism - Virtual teams have set up a variety of fundraisers on our behalf. Help us continue to deliver essential support, services, and advocacy, by making a donation or supporting these walk team events.
Wednesday, May 27: Grab Dinner at the Chipotle in the Arlington Ridge Market Place in Akron; 33% of proceeds will go back to ASGA! Make sure to download the flyer HERE.
Saturday, June 27: Autism Poker Run Hosted by Rusted Iron Motorcycle Clan! All are welcome and raffle tickets available NOW! HERE for more information.
Are you ordering from Amazon as much as ASGA staff? Make sure to log into Amazon Smile and choose the Autism Society Greater Akron as your charity. It’s the same products, but ASGA receives a percentage back for your order. Please consider supporting ASGA!
What's Going on in the Community?
JUNE 15: Online Summer Camps offered by The Center for Applied Drama and Autism
JUNE 11 - 16: Milestones National Autism Conference went virtual!
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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