JA Beranis

October 5, 2021


DOUBLE DOWN SILENT AUCTION IS OPEN NOW THROUGH OCT 9! CLOSES THIS SATURDAY AT 10 PM! Have you registered for our silent auction...what are you waiting for? Check out all the unique experiences you can win: Romantic 2-night Yurt getaway to Hocking Hills Indian's Club seats (all-you-can-eat) Casino night getaway Vacation rental in Orlando Florida Family adventures Friend's night out for 4 & so much more! Proceeds from this year’s Silent Auction will help support programs such as our Swimming with Autism and iCanBike safety programs! Our online 50/50 raffle and Wheel Barrow of Booze tickets will be available for purchase as well! Registration is FREE and necessary to receive updates, bid, or purchase raffle tickets, so register today! Thank you to our presenting sponsor FirstEnergy Foundation and all our sponsors for their support.
INCLUSIVE EVENTS
HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK Thursday, October 21 \| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Trail Lake Park, 605 Ravenna Rd, Streetsboro Halloween fun for the entire family! Join ASGA and the Portage Park District for a night of trick-or-treating at Trail Lake Park in a supportive, accessible environment. Community partners will hand out treats for kids of ALL ages and abilities. Information on local resources will be available for parents/caregivers. Event is free, but registration for time slot is required. Space is limited! Thank you to our participating vendors: Center for Applied Drama & Autism, Pivotal ABA Therapy, Hiram Farm, Portage Board of Developmental Disabilities, Portage County District Library, Community Legal Aid, UDS All Star Training Club
ASGA UPCOMING PROGRAMS
HALLOWEEN FUN KIT Deadline to Order: 10/15 CHECK OUT CONTENTS HERE Our Halloween Activity Box is here! Create safe and entertaining Halloween memories at home with fun and festive crafts, games, and goodies. Enjoy a variety of activities without the research, planning, and shopping for materials. Everything delivered to your door for $25 (includes shipping)! LET’S GET ORGANIZED! EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS AND AUTISM WEBINAR Tuesday, October 19, 2021 \| 7 - 8:30 PM \| Zoom She forgot her homework! He’s late again! Why don’t they seem to hear me when I ask them to clean their room? Are these typical childhood behaviors or could these kids have executive functioning challenges? Hear Dr. Catanese from Total Education Solutions explain how to identify executive functioning deficits and ways individuals with autism can develop organizational and planning skills. Thank you to Total Education Solutions for teaching this webinar!
SOCIAL CLUBS & SUPPORT GROUPS
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 the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday,7 - 8 PM. LEARN MORE Adults (Age 18+) meet every Wednesday, 7 - 8 PM. LEARN MORE COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM SUPPORT GROUPS - NOW IN PERSON! SUMMIT COUNTY CTA - October 15 Time: 7 PM Location: Panera Bread in Stow (4338 Kent Road, Stow OH 44224) Facilitator: Mary Richards LEARN MORE PORTAGE COUNTY CTA - October 26 Time: 10 AM Location: Carlin Room at Reed Memorial Library in Ravenna (167 E Main St, Ravenna, OH 44266) Facilitator: Trina Bullard LEARN MORE Join our closed online Facebook Coffee, Tea & Autism Group HERE!
IN OTHER NEWS
COLLEGE FOR LIVING PROGRAM - The COLLEGE FOR LIVING gives opportunities throughout the year for individuals with developmental disabilities to take part in and explore the many local resources available in the community. Funded through Summit DD, this program offers citizens with disabilities a wide variety of activities to socialize, explore hobbies, or discover new interests. As the primary force in the community dedicated to inclusion, Summit DD believes that communities are stronger when they include everyone – with or without a disability. COVID-19, VARIANTS, AND THE VACCINE - A Virtual Q&A Session with Medical Experts for Caregivers of Children with Disabilities Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. ROTARY CAMP RESPIT E - The YMCA Respite Weekends are fun-filled weekend camp-outs held throughout the year at Rotary Camp. Children and adults with disabilities are eligible to attend. Campers arrive on Friday evening and stay through Sunday morning. OHIO COLLEGE2CAREERS EXPANDS - On September 28, 2021, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, OOD, Wilberforce University, and Central State University announced the expansion of Ohio College2Careers to ensure students with disabilities have the support they need to complete their degree and/or credential, earn higher wages, and meet the demands of tomorrow’s labor market.

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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