REGISTRATION FOR THE FALL PROGRAM IS CLOSED
Look for the SPRING Schedule
On the Town is an educational series that works to build social skills, interaction with peers, and recreational and leisure activities, all while exploring community-based activities. The six-week series will be open to “transition youth” - teens and young adults, ages 14-24.
On the Town is staffed by educational professionals (Special Education Teacher, Intervention Specialists, autism trained Paraprofessionals). There is a 1:3 and 1:4 staff/participant ratio with high school peer volunteers to assist each week. Sessions are limited to 10 participants per session.
Individuals who are able to participate safely in the program, but require individual assistance with communication, behavior support, or daily living activities, can have paraprofessional attendance approved so the participant may have the most inclusive experience possible. For more information, email us HERE or call her at 330-940-1441. The Autism Society Greater Akron is committed to making each participant’s experience positive and rewarding, and like all of our programs, is conducive to the entire "spectrum" of autism or individuals with other different abilities.
Class meets on Sundays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
2016 FALL DATES: October 2, 9, 16, 23 November 6, 13
Mandatory Parent Orientation: Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 PM at ASGA Office, 701 S. Main Street in Akron
NOTE: No Meeting on Sunday, October 30 due to Halloween.
Explore the Akron area and have fun while participating in team building activities. Participants must have their own transportation to and from each site. Locations are subject to change.
Fall Session 2016
Confirmed partners listed below with dates for each site location coming soon.
Cascade Locks Park
Pawsibilities (Summit County Humane Society)
Nickajack Farms
West Side Gymnastics
Victory Gallop
Drop Off and Pick Up for On the Town
Participants will meet at each of the locations for the On the Town series. A final schedule of venues will be distributed to participants prior to the start of the On the Town series.
Transportation Policy
For the safety of our On The Town participants, those under age 18 will be released only to the parents/caregivers on the registration form. If someone other than those listed on the registration form will be providing transportation to a student under age 18, parents/caregivers must provide written documentation giving their permission. If a transportation provider arrives who does not have permission to provide transportation, the participant’s emergency contact will be contacted immediately. Transportation providers other than the parents/guardians of the participant are required to provide photo identification.
Non-Member: $295 (includes T-shirt and activity fees)
ASGA Family Friend Member: $275 (includes T-shirt and activity fees)
Akron Autism 5k Run & Walk Grand Club Member: $275 (includes T-shirt and activity fees)
This is a six-week program designed to foster social skills and relationships. It is the hope that participants will attend each week; however, refunds will not be provided if a session is missed.
*Family Support Service funds are accepted for this program. Limited number of ASGA scholarships available based upon sliding fee schedule. Please contact us HERE for more information.
Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation: If a class is cancelled or postponed, ASGA will attempt to notify you via phone, using the phone number provided with your registration. We also will post notice of cancellations and postponements on autismakron.org.
Cancellation by registrant: Refunds less a $10 processing fee will be given for cancellations received in writing HERE seven business days prior to the start of the first class in the session. Following this date, no refunds will be given. Requests for transfer of registration to another individual will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Cancellation by program organizer: ASGA reserves the right to cancel a class due to low registrations or other circumstances that make the class non-viable. If ASGA cancels a class, registrants will be offered a full refund. If the class is postponed, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same class at the new, future date.
PEOPLE WE THANK
We would like to thank and acknowledge the follow people and organizations who helped us with this program:
- Dr. Temple Grandin, who told us at last year's Autism Summit to "get out there!"
- Sister affiliate, the Autism Society of Minnesota, which shared information about their "town" program and the materials that go with it
- Our community partners, who opened their doors to us!
All we have to do now is....GO!!!