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KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE ACTION ALERT The Keeping All Students Safe Act (KASSA) has been introduced in both the House and Senate by Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Donald McEachin (D-VA), and Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Patty Murray (D-WA). This bill would make it illegal for any school that receives federal funds to seclude a child or use dangerous restraint practices that restrict breathing, such as prone or supine restraint. KASSA would also prohibit schools from physically restraining children, except when imminent danger of serious injury to students or staff is likely. Students with disabilities deserve the opportunity to pursue their education free from the fear of trauma and abuse. Please use this action alert to encourage your members of Congress to pass this important piece of legislation. SEND A LETTER TO CONGRESS You can also find more autism-related action alerts HERE.
Held every October, NDEAM is a fitting time to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The 2021 NDEAM theme is America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. The Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) encourages organizations of all sizes and in all industries to participate in NDEAM. Find ways to celebrate HERE.
TRICKS TO MAKE HALLOWEEN A TREAT FOR
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The practical advice and support from parents who have walked the disability journey into adulthood can be priceless to newly diagnosed families. Join the Autism Society of Greater Akron and four families living the autism journey for a virtual discussion on raising a child with a disability, moderated by Laurie Cramer, ASGA Executive Director.
SEVERAL SLOTS LEFT! Due to extreme weather conditions, Halloween in the Park has been rescheduled...so if you couldn't make it before, now is your chance! Join ASGA and Portage Park District for a fun-filled afternoon at Trail Lake Park. Community partners will hand out treats and information on local resources. This event is open to ALL ages and abilities! Registration is free but required to hold your spot.
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EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS & AUTISM WEBINAR RECAP
Thank you Dr. Kerry Catanese from Total Education Solutions OH for providing ASGA families with information on Executive Functioning. WATCH THE VIDEO
Dr. Catanese stressed that executive functioning skills develop over time and in sequence, starting at age 2 and ending near age 30. Close to 30-40% of individuals with autism are developmentally behind their peers, creating a lag in the natural sequence of executive functioning. Therefore, families must consider the developmental age of their child when practicing and reinforcing skills. When attempting to strengthen executive functioning skills, Dr. Catanese emphasized the importance of the caregiver-child relationship, the family’s needs and the child’s strengths and vulnerabilities. Simple games, modeling, goal-setting and visual aides are several ideas that lay the framework for continued executive functioning growth.
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 GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUPKNOW YOUR LIMITS Grandparents need support too! Join Jocelyn Eskanazi, BaCBA, and other grandparents to talk about how to know your limits and set boundaries. Grandparents of ALL abilities are welcome!  ONLINE SOCIAL CLUBS FOR TEENS & ADULTS They're back! Have fun participating in social activities, sharing interests, and meeting new people through an online format. Group is open and free, registration is required.
COFF SUMMIT COUNTY CTA - November 5, 19 Join our closed online Facebook Coffee, Tea & Autism Group HERE! |
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ZOOTHING BOO AT THE ZOO - Go trick-or-treating at the Akron Zoo on Saturday, October 30 from 9:30-10:30. The zoo will open an hour earlier for people with a disability. |
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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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