Letter from the President
Finding Balance as a Caregiver
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Spending time with nature for even a few minutes calms me, whether sitting on my back deck or enjoying a sunset like I did here on a trip to Manzanita, Oregon. | |
A Night of Fun & Frights
October was packed with seasonal activities, thanks to dedicated volunteers and support from the ASO Programming Grant.
Brown County hosted a Spooky Halloween Dance Party, where attendees delighted in costumes, music, and Halloween treats. Meanwhile, Tri-County Village held a Sensory Spooks and Smiles event where everyone could celebrate the season comfortably. These events brought Halloween spirit to life, offering memorable experiences for all who participated.
Autism Ohio established Programming Grants up to $750 to empower local initiatives such as these. These grants offer financial assistance to foster community-driven solutions in counties without direct coverage from one of our affiliate offices.
Bring Programming to Your Area! If you want to establish a support group, organize seasonal events, or assist families in your community, please contact us at 614-495-7551 or email info@autismohio.org. Let's make a difference in the lives of individuals with Autism and their families across Ohio and their families across Ohio.
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AUTISM SOCIETY CENTRAL OHIO - LUNCH WITH A LAWYER
November 28, 2024 8:30am
ASCO also hosts a monthly Lunch with a Lawyer with Logan Philipps of Philipps & Graham, LLC, providing information on a variety of Special Needs Planning topics. Each session is limited to 8 participants.
Register here
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DELAWARE COUNTY'S ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
November 28, 2024 8:30am
Delaware County's annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning benefits Autism Society of Ohio. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome.
Register here
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GREATER AKRON - FALL GALA
November 9, 2024 5:30pm
Autism Society of Greater Akron's Fall Gala is November 9th.
See more information
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GREATER AKRON - GET AIR AKRON
November 17, 2024
Autism Society of Greater Akron, in collaboration with the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, will sponsor free jump time for the whole family at Get Air Akron on November 17th.
Register here
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Gizmo Watch 3- Verizon Partnership
Autism Society of America is excited to announce our partnership with Verizon, featuring the Gizmo Watch 3 - Adventure, a kid-friendly smartwatch designed to help keep your loved ones safe and foster independence.
As many in our community know, wandering and elopement are significant concerns, with children and people with Autism being four times more likely to wander than their neurotypical peers. Verizonās Gizmo Watch 3 - Adventure provides an extra layer of security with features like real-time location tracking, geofencing alerts, and easy communication tools that allow loved ones to stay connected.
You can check out the full article here, along with the testimony directly from your care givers.
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Inspiring Action Through the Stories of Our Community
Everyone has the right to live fully ā and to have an organization that champions laws and policies that positively impact their lives. Thatās why the Autism Society is so important in our community.
Autism Society of America is launching their new Gifts of Acceptance campaign ā highlighting diverse, personal, stories from the Autism community to inspire action. Gifts of Acceptance are opportunities for inclusion, supports, services, and the right to live fully. These gifts represent our work in advocacy, justice, employment, safety programming, healthcare, and more.
Please consider a gift today.
ļ»æLet's make a difference together!
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ON CAPITAL HILL
Autism CARES Act
The Autism CARES Act passed the House in September. The bill still needs to pass on the Senate floor to become law. Please use our Action Alert to thank your Representative and urge your Senators to pass the bill during the Lame Duck session.
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