ASGA SEEKS LEGO CLUB FACILITATOR

The Autism Society of Greater Akron is looking for a facilitator for an online LEGO Club for children ages 7-12. The Club is designed to offer one hour of building fun where participants engage with each other and practice social skills.  Are you a college student or professional working in the fields of special education or speech/language pathology? Are you creative, positive, patient and love working with children living with developmental disabilities? Then we want to talk with you! 

SOCIAL CLUB II FOR ADULTS WITH ASD

2nd and 4th Wednesday each month beginning Feb 10
7:00-8:00 PM | Zoom Meeting

ASGA had such a great response to our first Social Club for adults with ASD that we decided to start a second group! Participants must be 18 or older and will discuss topics such as finding a job, making friends, dating, and special interests. If you are already a member of our first Social Club, you do not need to register again, this club is for NEW REGISTRANTS ONLY! Spots are limited and will fill quickly.

GRANDPARENTS: WALKING THE NARROW LINE

Thursday, February 4 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Zoom Meeting

The Autism Society of Greater Akron is excited to provide a time for grandparents to network and talk about their children and grandchildren who are living with a disability. Join Jocelyn Eskenazi, BCaBA from The Esken Group, LLC to discuss common conflicts between grandparents and parents, appropriate levels of involvement, and how to be an be a valuable resource to your special-needs grandchild. While there is a focus on autism, grandparents of grandchildren of all abilities are welcome!

TAKE A BREAK IS STAYING FOR 2021

ASGA is excited to announce that we have extended our Take A Break program into 2021! Take a Break on ASGA is a program we created to assist the emergency needs of families affected by COVID-19 by providing three hours of respite and a $35 gift card to Giant Eagle or Walmart. Families who used this service last year are welcome to reapply for 2021!

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL'S TRAINING

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) play an important role in the lives of individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Through "On The Right Side of Autism", participants will learn strategies to support and engage individuals with ASD that include both visual and behavior support and can also earn 6 CPDU’s for Adult Services, SSA and County Board Members!

 COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM 

Are you interested in meeting people who have also been impacted by autism? Join our online Facebook group or come to one of the Coffee, Tea & Autism meetings in your county!

 What parents are saying:

“The CTA group has been completely invaluable to me. I have learned so much. When our son was first diagnosed, I immediately searched to connect with others. The CTA group was a God-send…I’ve built friendships, learned about resources, and I now know that I am not alone. I still continue to attend even though it’s been 4 years since our son’s diagnosis.” 

Upcoming Meetings:                                                 

Ravenna – 10AM
Facilitator: Trina Bullard

January 26, February 23 - ZOOM

Email Wendy for link to attend online meeting.

Online Facebook Group - JOIN HERE

Kent/Stow – 7PM
Facilitator: Mary Richards 

January 15, February 5, February 19 - ZOOM

Email Mary for link to attend online meeting.

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - Check out various Open House Dates for Julie Billiart Schools.

WEBINAR IN SPANISH - The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio is hosting Growing Family Resilience Series that will be facilitated in Spanish on January 23 at 10 AM.

ONLINE DRAMA CLASSES - Check out the 2021 winter classes from the Center for Applied Drama and Autism.

VIRTUAL SEMINARS - University Hospitals is hosting its 18th Annual Autism Seminar Series.

FREE RIDES COVERED BY MEDICAID - Medicaid Managed Care plans provide members with no-cost transportation services to and from food banks, food pantries, food clinics, and grocery stores.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES - The DODD has put together a list of COVID related mental health assistance.

ISPY ACTIVITY - Take a walk through the Meadow Trail at Tallmadge Meadows in Munroe Falls Metro Park off Rt 91 and see what you can find. 

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.