Monthly Milestones | MAY 2020
Hello from home!
We hope you are staying healthy and following the CDC's recommendations for  flattening the curve. As the team enters week 8 of working from home, we are inspired by our local community and clients. Our team is grateful to be able to support families, autism professionals and self-advocates in their challenges during this stressful time.

Remember, we are in this together! Reach out if you need us - we are providing all services virtually and are ready to take your call.
Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk

We are ready for your call. Contact the Milestones free autism Helpdesk for assistance during this difficult time.
Milestones Community Calendar


Visit our community calendar to connect with local event organizers to check on the status of events and supports in your area.
Life is a bit crazy right now. That's why we're offering a completely virtual conference this year with on-demand access through the summer.

This is the perfect autism conference
for your busy schedule.

View sessions and gain CEUs when you can  - during a lunch break, on the treadmill, after the kids go to bed... we're bringing new autism strategies and professional development straight to you during
this unprecedented time.

Why should you attend?
Great question. Here are some exciting benefits:
Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies and professional development from the comfort of your own home!

#TogetherWeCan continue to raise the bar for what is possible and improve outcomes for
individuals on the spectrum.
COVID-19 Hub at milestones.org
Our professional team has created an online hub for tips, updates and information to help families navigate the changes and challenges COVID-19 has introduced to our lives.

We continue to update this content as new resources and information develop.

As always, please remember the Milestones free autism Helpdesk is open and ready for your call. Contact 216.464.7600 ext. 200 or fill out an intake form here.
Feeling overwhelmed? Share your concerns with us.
Please let us know how Milestones can support you during this stressful time. Your input will inform the content we share with the local autism community as we navigate the COVID-19 crisis together. 
You can play a vital role in supporting the local autism community.
Make a donation to the Milestones Annual Fund today.

Milestones has adapted our crucial services so we can continue to serve families looking for a sense of hope and community while stuck in isolation. We assist families with their concerns in real time, connecting them with the right resources to keep their loved ones on track.

Common challenges Milestones is helping to address right now:
  • Accessing available financial resources for families who have recently lost their jobs or part of their income
  • Pinpointing unique ESY options for students receiving limited support from their schools
  • Creating a plan and having resources for deescalating challenging behaviors, increased stress and meltdowns

As we navigate this situation together, Milestones is grateful to our donors who make this work possible. Together, we can provide stability and evidence-based guidance during a time
when it matters the most.

We appreciate your support so we can continue to serve our incredible clients and community.
Family Network Coordinator Position Now Open
Milestones Autism Resources is seeking a Family Network Coordinator. This individual will facilitate development of Ohio Family Network services in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula and Lake County to help expand access to information and training.

This is a part-time contract position for someone who is fluent in Spanish. Interested? Click the button to learn more or apply today.
From One Self-Advocate to Another - Advice for Developing Advocacy Skills 
Milestones is proud to have such a strong self-advocate like Molly D. Dann-Pipinias on our staff. She is a public speaker and writer who covers all things autism, and is always looking for ways to share her insight as a woman on the spectrum to educate and encourage others.

This month, Molly shares what self-advocacy means to her and provides some tips for those looking to become stronger advocates for themselves.
Milestones + All Voting is Local Partnership
Milestones Autism Resources recently assisted All Voting Is Local in the creation of a recent campaign to inform voters about the new remote ballot marking system available to voters in Ohio.

For voters who are blind, low-vision and low-mobility, casting a ballot by mail independently is impossible through existing systems. This new remote ballot marking system makes vote-by-mail a viable option for the first time. This was especially important for last month's primary, with many states making changes in response to COVID-19.
Protect your health by shopping online.
Remember Milestones when using Amazon!

Visit   smile.amazon.com  and select Milestones Autism Resources as your charitable organization. The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Milestones. It costs you nothing extra to give!