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We are in week two of the 54-Day Challenge! We have some movers and shakers logging their miles and some teams and individuals who are working hard on their fundraising! Thank you to everyone who has committed to taking the Challenge so far! If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time! Register today, reserve your T-shirt and magnet, and show your support for ASGA and all the great programs listed in this newsletter. Thanks, we cannot do it without your support!
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Thinking about living outside of the home we grew up in is hard for anyone but doing so with a disability can be unsettling. Jackie Owens from the Summit County Board of DD will review the general housing options available for different levels of ability, help parents/caregivers and their team consider the pre-requisites needed to live in a supportive environment, as well as gauge the financial responsibility of each housing option.
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How can YOU build a more inclusive community for individuals with disabilities? Join us for this free three-part series and discover projects that can bring people of all abilities together and hear success stories from families who have already successfully used these techniques.  |
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Your adult children may be intentionally planning and preparing their lives for a child who may require restorative therapies, specialized schooling or adaptive parenting. What can you possibly say that would be helpful? Learn how to acknowledge your adult child's struggle raising a child with a disability, be an asset to them, and celebrate the little victories!
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Get ready to explore the great outdoors! Enjoy a variety of crafts and games, make a bird house and a sun catcher, use textured rubbing plates, plant seeds and use sequencing cards to learn how plants grow, plus more. There is something for everyone!
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LAST MEETINGS BEFORE SUMMER BREAK! Join our Facebook group or come to one of the online or in-person Coffee, Tea & Autism meetings! Ravenna – 10AM with Facilitator: Trina Bullard Kent/Stow – 7PM with Facilitator: Mary Richards Facebook Group - JOIN |
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CHECK OUT CHALLENGE 1.54 ROUTES - If you live in or near any of the below five counties and are participating in the Challenge, we have mapped out some routes that are measured to be roughly 1.54 miles! Do the same one every day, mix it up or walk/run/cycle/move from ANYWHERE! These routes are just suggestions, you DO NOT have to use them to participate in the 54-Day Challenge.
RAFFLE - Rusted Iron Medina is holding a raffle in support of ASGA! You can win $500, $300, or $200! Get your tickets for $10, drawing is on June 12, 2021. You can email rustediron19@gmail.com for more information.
SURVIVING PUBERTY RECAP - Thank you to Rachel Torrance, M.Ed., BCBA, and Emily Brindza, M.Ed. from Accessing Abilities LLC who helped us better understand the many changes that occur when a girl or boy enters puberty and how individuals with autism can better manage those changes. “Pick a strategy that works,” stressed the presenters, “and use frequent, positive reinforcement when he/she completes a task correctly, i.e., using deodorant daily, bathing correctly, using feminine hygiene products properly, and brushing teeth and hair.” Social stories, visual charts, video modeling and face-to-face modeling are available to assist a young teen in learning about hygiene. Ms. Torrance reassured participants that consistent repetition is the key to learning a new skill. WATCH THE VIDEO How it works: |
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COLLEGE FOR LIVING PROGRAM - College for Living activities for June/July. Designed for Summit County residents who are eligible for Summit DD Board services and are at least 16 years of age. TENNIS CAMP - The USTA is hosting a tennis camp this summer Sunday, May 23 at Center Court for adults and children (ages 6+). These events are open to the Adaptive and Wheelchair communities as well-trained staff will be on hand. JUNIOR CAMP ADULT CAMP OCALI AUTISM RESOURCES - OCALI is featuring resources from their Lending Library on the social-emotional wellbeing of people with disabilities and those who live with, love, and care for them. |
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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. |
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