2022 PROGRAM SURVEY

Have you taken our 2022 program survey yet? The survey was created to help ASGA create meaningful programs with YOU in mind!

What do you think the most important programs are?  Would you be interested in attending a disability friendly vaccine clinic?

We need you to voice your opinion! The survey deadline is January 31, it takes less than 5 minutes to complete and should only be done once. Thank you for your assistance! 

ONLINE GRANDPARENT SUPPORT
GROUP: Why does my
grandchild do that?

TONIGHT!! Tuesday, January 18,
2022 | 7 – 8 PM | Zoom

Unexpected meltdowns. Food aversions. Narrow interests. Join other grandparents to talk about why your grandchild may behave in certain situations. Grandparents of ALL abilities are welcome!

LEGO CLUB for AGES 7 - 12

NEW!! Feb 19 to Mar 26
6-week Session on Saturdays
10 - 11 AM | Cost is $60
Christ Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St, Hudson OH 44236

Nailah Parrish, a senior Integrated Language Arts major at Kent State University will facilitate an in-person LEGO Club for individuals with developmental disabilities, ages 7-12. Attendees will build projects based on a theme, present/describe their construction to the group, use listening/commenting skills while others present their creations, all while having fun! Space is limited to 10 participants. 
 

Thank you to Charles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation for their financial support of ASGA social clubs and Christ Community Chapel for providing the location.

The online social clubs have returned! 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 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month | 7 - 8 PM REGISTER HERE

Adults (Age 18+) meet every Wednesday 7 - 8 PM. REGISTER HERE
 

COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM SUPPORT GROUPS 

SUMMIT COUNTY CTA 
CANCELED FOR JANUARY
Location: Panera Bread in Stow 
4338 Kent Road, Stow OH 44224
Facilitator: Mary Richards LEARN MORE

PORTAGE COUNTY CTA
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
10 AM
Location: Reed Memorial Library
Carlin Room
167 E Main St, Ravenna, OH 44266
Facilitator: Trina Bullard LEARN MORE

Join the online Facebook Coffee, Tea & Autism Group HERE!

ASGA JOINS FORCES FOR CONNECT PROGRAM

Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge Ron Cable introduced the Connect Program created for developmentally disabled individuals in the criminal justice system. ASGA is honored to be a part of this much-needed program and looks forward to supporting the individuals who will be better served by having this option. 
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ASGA ADDS NEW
BOARD MEMBERS

Meet one of our three newest board members, Sarah Wenner Bloomhuff.  Sarah is a wonderful addition to our board and we look forward to working together to make 2022 the best year yet. 

About Sarah:

With a Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development from Bowling Green State University and an Associate’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, insurance has always been in Sarah’s blood, dating back to her grandfather! After completing her higher education, she joined her father’s agency, Jones & Wenner Insurance, beginning her own insurance career. Sarah specializes in insurance for trucking companies and has built a network of clients over the past 15 years that confidently refers her into new relationships. Jones & Wenner Insurance joined forces with SeibertKeck Insurance Partners in 2018. Sarah resides in Copley with her husband, Jeff, and sons Holden (7) and Chase (5.)

Check out the rest of our board HERE. 

WEBINAR - Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) today announced the “Inclusive Employer Handbook,” a five-part webinar
series to help employers create and sustain a disability-inclusive
workplace starting January 20 at 10 AM. LEARN MORE

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLINIC - Join the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities February 14 at 7 PM to discuss
how their organization can assist you. REGISTER HERE

ART SHOW - LiveSpecial.com is having an art show at Eton Collection which will feature work done by artists of a wide range of ages and abilities. Please submit art by March 2, 2022. LEARN MORE

STABLE ACCOUNTS UPDATE - Starting this month, the IRS said that the federal gift tax exclusion is growing from $15,000 to $16,000 annually. That same cap also applies to contributions to ABLE accounts, a special savings vehicle for people with disabilities. LEARN MORE

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. Parent volunteers of children with Autism founded ASGA in 1987. With nowhere to turn and a lack of information and support, they started ASGA to share information, educate themselves about Autism, and learn how to advocate for better outcomes for their children. They also worked locally to bring awareness and understanding of Autism to the community. 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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