April, 2018

World Autism Awareness Day April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and people are wearing the color blue to raise awareness for the developmental disorder. World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized event when the United Nations reaffirms its “commitment to promote the full participation of all people with autism, and ensure they have the necessary support to be able to exercise their rights and fundamental freedoms.” Various buildings and landmarks around the world will light up in the color blue Monday to raise autism awareness as well. The White House, the Empire State Building and Niagara Falls have all been lit in blue on Autism Awareness Day in years past.

April 10 Community Meeting: Essential Oils - There's an Oil for That  with Becky Bossler Want to learn more about essential oils and how to use them? Come and meet Becky Bossler to learn the basics of essential oils and how to incorporate them into your life. You will hear about oils for focus, attention, energy, balance, sleep, calming, etc. Becky will describe ways to use oils such as diffusing, topical and aromatherapy. There will be plenty of samples to try and examples on how to use oils to meet your wellness goals. Becky will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentation. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Church in Silver Lake 2951 Kent Rd Silver Lake, Ohio

Roll the Dice & Walk the Plank! 8th Annual Spring Fundraiser & Casino Night Friday, April 27th 2018 Avast ye scurvy dogs! Tickets are now on sale for the Zane's, Inc. 8th Annual Spring Fundraiser and Casino Night! This year's theme is "It's the Pirate's Life For Me." Click HERE or the super awesome graphic to the right and sail on over to ZanesInc.org to purchase your tickets. This year's event is sure to be the greatest yet. Open Bar - Dinner - Live Music - Costume Contest - Live & Silent Auctions - Casino Games - Loads of Booty Prizes - and much more! Purchase Event Tickets Here Click Here To Become an Event Volunteer

Bella the Therapy Dog is a HIT! Mrs. Kim Fuller gave an amazing presentation at our Monthly Community Meeting. She introduced everyone to Bella the Therapy Dog and discussed how having her in a classroom has helped with the increase of communication and social skills, as well as the reduction of maladaptive behavior and stress levels in children with Autism. We had an excellent turnout for this community meeting. Thank you to everyone who attended. With such a breadth of knowledge presented there is no doubt we all walked away with a renewed appreciation for these wonderful animals. If you were unable to attend and are interested in receiving more information send an e-mail request to dan.corman@zanesinc.org.

Mom Launches Toy Store for Children with Autism, Special Needs

An Ohio mother of four has found a unique way for parents of kids with sensory needs to choose toys that are right for them. Holly Young of Cincinnati is preparing for the March 24 grand opening of Puzzle Pieces, a special needs retail store located in Montgomery that caters to children with autism. Young, 45, whose 8-year-old son Roman was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old, told ABC News that she left the police force after 16 years to execute her idea. "I kept saying, why is there no where to go to find therapy items, toys [or] gifts? And it frustrated me as a parent," she said. "I decided after so many years it was time to go into retirement and open up one of those stores." She added, "Picking out a toy for a child is hard. Picking out a toy for an atypical child with sensory needs is very hard, so hopefully this will help bridge that gap for parents." See the full article at www.abcnews.go.com .

Apple Throws Support Behind Disability Emojis

Apple wants to see a host of new emojis introduced, all aimed at better representing people with disabilities in texts and other digital communications. The technology giant issued a proposal this month calling for 13 emojis showing people using manual and power wheelchairs, service dogs and prosthetics, among other special needs. Many of the icons have male and female versions and Apple is recommending variants for skin tone as well. “The current selection of emoji provides a wide array of representations of people, activities and objects meaningful to the general public, but very few speak to the life experiences of those with disabilities,” Apple said in the proposal. “This new set of emoji that we are proposing aims to provide a wider array of options to represent basic categories for people with disabilities.” See the full article at  www.disabilityscoop.com .

Case Western Reserve University Research Study

Milestones' Annual Autism Conference

Introducing 2018 Conference Keynote, Alex Plank, self-advocate, filmmaker, TV consultant, and founder of  the incredibly popular WrongPlanet.net Alex brings a one-of-a-kind perspective of how one can use their differences to educate and to create new spaces for the autism community.

Free and Discounted Cedar Point Tickets

The Arc of Ohio is honored to partner with Cedar Point for the 43rd Annual Arc of Ohio Day at Cedar Point on May 23, 2018. We are proud to offer this inclusive opportunity for people with I/DD and their families to receive free and/or discounted tickets to spend a day of fun at The Roller Coaster Capital of the World. Click Here for more information.

ATN/AIR-P Parent's Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis

This tool kit is an informational guide to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). It is designed to provide you with a better understanding of ABA, how your child can benefit, and where/how you can seek ABA services. ABA is a set of principles that form the basis for many behavioral treatments. ABA is based on the science of learning and behavior. ABA is considered an evidence-based “best” practice treatment by the US Surgeon General and by the American Psychological Association. “Evidence based” means that ABA has passed scientific tests of its usefulness, quality, and effectiveness. Download the ATN/AIR-P Parent's Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis Anyone can download the ATN/AIR-P Parent's Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for free  here . "These materials are the product of on-going activities of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, a funded program of Autism Speaks. It is supported by cooperative agreement UA3 MC 11054 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Research Program to the Massachusetts General Hospital. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the MCHB, HRSA, HHS, or Autism Speaks."

Extended Camp Guides

Click the State Support Team logos above to be directed to the extended camp guides. Lots of great information here. Check it out now!

Camp PALS Cleveland Registration Now Open

Camp PALS Cleveland exists in partnership with John Carroll University. Our group of Campers and Counselors enjoy exploring everything Cleveland has to offer from Lake Erie to Kalahari indoor water park. Dates: July 8-14, 2018 , Size: 40 Campers, Location: John Carroll University

Registration is now open.

Akron Rotary Camp Open House & Info

The Akron Rotary Camp is a place where disabilities and limits do not hold kids and adults back from enjoying programs that develop their self-confidence, independence and social skills. Join us at an open house to learn more about the programs we offer. Come visit us on our Saturday Open Houses, 2-4 p.m.: April 7, April 14, April 28, and May 5.

Coping with Stress and Depression Webinar 10 April - 7:00 p.m.

Join our Free Webinar on Coping with Stress and Depression to learn how families can identify and manage stress, ways to support a service member or veteran, and what resources are available for you. For Family Caregivers, Military Families and Service Personnel, Employee Assistance Program Professionals, and Adults Concerned About Themselves or Others. Watch the webinar live to submit questions to the presenter, Dr. Liza Zwiebach. Click Here for more information and to register.

Transition Bootcamp: Able/Stable Accounts 12 April - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for our Able/Stable Accounts Transition Booster session Speaker: Nicholas Hancart, Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel's Office Nicholas will explain that a STABLE Account allows people with disabilities to save money for the future without compromising government benefits. Click Here for more information and to register.

ASPIES Game Day 13 April - 2:00 p.m.

Cuyahoga County Transition Expo 14 April - 8:00 a.m.

Click on the Tiles Below For More Information on Upcoming Camps

Camp ABC Camp Wonder Camp Suntastic SMILE Summer Camp

Akron Rotary Camp Camp Snow Cubs Social Skills Group Spring Break Camp

LLA Therapy Summer Programs

Early Intensive Behavior Intervention

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