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September 2023

Zane's 2023 Events!

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The 13th Annual Fall Fundraiser and Casino Night is September 29th!


Go to zanesinc.org to purchase tickets!

Zane's News

Zane's Board of Directors are happy to announce that the third quarter Family Support Fund initiative awards totaled $10,915! This is a grand total of over $32,900 in awards this year!!! 2023 is proving to be a record year in funding requests! The awards for this quarter were given to 10 individuals. Seven awards were given for various summer camps and the remaining 3 awards were for ABA therapy and/or social skill groups. Congratulations to all of our families! 


A big thank you goes to our FSFI Committee!!! 

We appreciate all of your volunteer time to assist us in processing our applications! Thank you to all of our sponsors and donors! We could not do this without you!    

Limitless Dreams

LLA Therapy

  • What: LLA Therapy is extending its all-day ABA program for ages 2-6 to their Hudson and Mentor locations. The program offers behavioral supports, intervention services, speech-language, occupational and physical therapy services and group opportunities that focus on social, play, motor and eating skills.
  • Where: Hudson and Mentor office locations
  • When: Accepting new applicants now!
  • Contact: Mary Curtis, ABA Coordinator: mcurtis@llatherapy.org or 330-867-2240, ext. 255
  • LLA Therapy also offers FREE speech-language, occupational and physical therapy screenings at all office locations all year round at Fairlawn, Hudson, Medina and Mentor!  


Rock the Spectrum-Parents Night Out

OCALI-National Literacy Day

In 1967, UNESCO established International Literacy Day to remind people about the importance of literacy as a human right. Each year on September 8, there are celebrations around the world to support readers and boost literacy. So, let’s do our part and celebrate by acknowledging the different ways we can access literacy and encourage all learners across the lifespan.  

To help you prepare for International Literacy Day, we have identified some great FREE resources that can help you in the classroom, at home, or wherever learning takes place: 

-Braille Courses

-Supporting Learners Series

-Ensuring Access to the General Curriculum for ALL Learners

-Books Featuring Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired Characters

-Book Study Resources for Autism Focused Professional Learning Communities

-Children’s Books on Autism

-Adult Literacy Ohio, Gain life skills for reading in your local Ohio Community!

Don’t forget to check out the free resources you can borrow from OCALI's Lending Library, which include not only books but also CDs, videos, assistive technology, curriculum kits, and other supports. Free shipping to/from your home, school, or business for Ohio residents. 

NAMI

NAMI Summit County is currently registering for its free Family to Family course which begins Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Community Support Services. The course is designed for family members and close friends of those who live with a mental health condition. It is an 8 session program meeting once a week for 2.5 hours. 

The course covers 

  • Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain.
  • How to handle a crisis
  • Current treatments and therapies
  • The impact of mental health conditions on the entire family
  • How to solve problems and communicate effectively
  • Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
  • Supporting your loved one with compassion
  • Finding and using local supports and services

The course is conducted by trained family members and is offered free of charge with all materials provided. Limited space is available, and registration is required. To register, contact NAMI Summit County at programs@namisummit.org or 330-252-1188.

NAMI Summit County

150 Cross Street

Akron, OH 44311

330.252.1188

info@namisummit.org

www.namisummit.org

Neurodiverse Culture Fair

Additional Resources

Christ Community Chapel - Ability Inclusion Ministry

Integrated Community Solutions

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