News & Happenings - May 24, 2022


SUMMIT COUNTY WALK IS ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY!
Lock 3 Park, Akron \| Saturday, June 18 \| 10 AM - 1 PM Bring your family and friends, connect with local resources, and have a fun day with our community! WALK FOR A CAUSE One or Two Mile Accessible Walk Register a team or yourself and raise funds for ASGA programs Raise $50 to receive a commemorative t-shirt Raise $250 or more to win great ASGA prizes! RESOURCE FAIR & FAMILY FUN DAY Visit over 20 local providers Lawn games, inflatables, and dance party Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Princesses, and Super Hero Characters $5 Meal Deal NEW: DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE VACCINE CLINIC Register online for an appointment and download forms Vaccine kit provided to make appointment easier Free entry to Akron Children's Museum for anyone getting the vaccine Do not have to be registered for the walk to attend clinic Register today and celebrate with us on June 18! If you can't join us in June, register for the Stark County walk in August!
ASGA PROGRAMS
After Parents Are Gone: Planning for Your Child's Future An Informative Series to Guide You Parents and caregivers can agree that planning for a time when they are no longer here to care for their loved ones is difficult. Finding the information to help guide the process can be a challenge too. ASGA understands and has developed an informative series to guide you. Special Needs Trusts: Financial Support Throughout Your Child's Lifetime One Page Person Centered Description: A Snapshot of Your Loved One The Alphabet Soup of SSI and SSDI Does Your Child Need a Legal Guardian or Power of Attorney? What to Know: STABLE Accounts Grief and Autism Video Series MyCARE Information Find Details and Register HERE Transition IEP: A Path to the Future and How to Begin Thursday, May 26 \| 7 PM - 8 PM \| Zoom Webinar Learn how to navigate the transition IEP process with your child. This webinar is for parents approaching their first transition IEP meeting. Find Details and Register HERE WE'RE GOIN' FISHING at PORTAGE LAKES STATE PARK Sunday, June 5 \| 10 AM - 12 PM \| $25 per Family Experience fishing as a family without the expense. Poles, bait, and pond included along with volunteers to assist. Learn More and Register HERE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Step Into Autism Walks Summit County\|June 18 \| Lock 3 Stark County\| August 13 \| McKinley Museum We rely on our volunteers to help make Step Into Autism a great experience for our families and attendees! Volunteers needed for set-up, event activities, route cheerers, and clean-up. Must be 15 or older. iCan Bike Camp Needs Spotters - July 11-15 5 Session Times Daily - Copley High School 80 volunteers needed to assist riders with learning how to ride a bike. Must be 15 or older. Great community service hours for high school or college students.
ONLINE SOCIAL CLUBS
Our social clubs will meet again in September. Have a great summer!
SUPPORT GROUPS
Informal support groups provide time for discussion and information sharing among anyone impacted by autism. SUMMIT COUNTY: Meets Fri, June 17 from 7-8 PM (No meeting June 3) Stow Panera, Kent Road LEARN MOREPORTAGE COUNTY: Meets Tues, June 28 from 10-11 AM Reed Memorial Library LEARN MORE GRANDPARENTS: Tuesday, May 31 from 7-8 PM TOPIC: Overprotecting Your Grandchild—What’s a Grandparent to Do Zoom Webinar Registration Required Facebook Support Group for parents and caregivers JOIN HERE!
ADVOCACY
In this issue of Capitol Connection, new legislation related to Autism caregiving and Social Security are discussed as well as links to a Social Security hearing. Also, find information on the new Department of Education summit and proposal to update civil rights protections and much more. Continue to use the Autism Society of America's newly updated action center to monitor key legislation and send letters to education legislators. We are so proud to announce the great news! The Ohio State House of Representatives passed legislation to officially designate April, Autism Acceptance Month! We worked with Ohio State Representatives Bob Young (Green) and Casey Weinstein (Hudson) on this legislation and want to thank them for being our champions! Now on to the Ohio Senate! Call your Ohio State Senator today to ask them to vote YES on HB 242! Don't know who your senator is? Find yours here!
MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS
We know that protecting your loved one with a disability is one of your highest priorities. We also know it’s not always easy to decide what is best. That is why ASGA is providing information to help you make informed decisions. Listen to Dr. Peter Hotez, world-renowned vaccine scientist and father of an Autistic daughter and Dr. Emily Hotez as they discuss mental health challenges, long COVID and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. WATCH THE RECORDED FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Arc of Ohio Summer Program/Camp Scholarship \| May 30 Deadline Child must be a resident of Stark or Summit Counties. More info and apply HERE. STABLE Accounts-Learn the Basics & How to Get Started \| June 14 STABLE Accounts are investment accounts developed to allow individuals with disabilities to save for eligible expenses, invest for future needs, and keep the benefits they rely on. Join this free workshop hosted by OCALI's Family and Community Outreach Center and the Autism Society Central Ohio. Visit HERE to register. Frozen Sensory-Friendly Performance\| September 3 This performance presented by Playhouse Square is intended for individuals with sensory sensitivities, Autism, and other sensory, social, and cognitive challenges or issues. Visit here for more info and to purchase tickets. OCALI InspirED Video Gallery \| For families and professionals Topics include accessibility, autism, early childhood, family and community, PBIS, remote learning, transition, universal design for learning, wellbeing, and self-care, along with assessment and data for professionals.
SUPPORT LOCAL FUNDRAISING!
Step Into Autism Team Delilahs Dreamers Pampered Chef Fundraiser Team Fundraiser \| Ends May 30

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. 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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