January 7, 2022


2022 PROGRAM SURVEY The Autism Society of Greater Akron is growing and we need your input! We are excited to offer many of the same programs and services you have come to depend upon, and also have new ones lined up for 2022. In order to help us prioritize, please let us know what is important to you. The survey takes only five minutes and helps us make impactful and meaningful programs for you and your family!
SOCIAL CLUBS & SUPPORT GROUPS
ONLINE GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP Why does my grandchild do that? Tuesday, January 18, 2022 \| 7 – 8 PM \| Zoom Grandparents play an essential role in their grandchild with a disability's life! Join Jocelyn Eskanazi, BaCBA, and other grandparents to talk about why your grandchild may behave in certain situations. Grandparents of ALL abilities are welcome! ONLINE SOCIAL CLUBS FOR TEENS & ADULTS 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) meets the 1st and 4th Tuesday of 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^th at 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!
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Scroll through our library of educational webinars ranging in topics from a new diagnosis to adult services! VIEW ALL WEBINARS
IN OTHER NEWS
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 EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP - Join the Epilepsy Association virtually for a parent support group. This group offers 3 sessions over 3 months and provides education and support for parents of children with epilepsy. Session#1 begins on January 12 from 6:30 - 8 PM via Zoom. REGISTER SOULBIRD CONSULTING SURVEY - SoulBird is partnering with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities to provide free, trauma-sensitive mindfulness support for families across Ohio. By completing this survey, you are helping design trainings and meet-ups that best fit your needs! The survey should take 5 minutes or less to complete. Please take survey by January 19. TAKE THE SURVEY COVID UPDATE - An update from the Ohio Department of Health on COVID-19. READ MORE
WAYS TO SUPPORT ASGA
Need to renew license plates in 2022? Support ASGA by purchasing Ohio's Autism Awareness License Plate. $25 of your fee is a donation to the Autism Society of Ohio. Visit the Ohio BMV Website HERE.

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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