January 2023

Save your Acme receipts!!

Casting call

Bunim.Murray Productions (the company behind A&E;s Born this Way, Peacocks's Born for Business and the documentary Autism: The Musical) is producing a docu-series for a major streamer which will follow people with developmental/intellectual disabilities as they plan, shoot and edit a short film. Now casting individuals interested in producing, directing, art directing, first AD work, and acting. NO EXPERIENE REQUIRED.

Empower Sports

Lakewood – Grant Elementary School

Thursdays, January 12th - February 16th, 6pm-7:15pm

Independence – Independence Fieldhouse

Tuesdays, January 17th - February 28th, 6pm-7:15pm

Kenston – Timmons Elementary School

Tuesdays, January 18th - February 22nd, 6pm-7:15pm

Bedord – Ellenwood Rec Center

Mondays, January 23rd - February 13th, 6pm-7:15pm

Revere – Revere High School

Wednesdays, February 15th - March 22nd, 7pm-8:15pm

Avon – Avon East Elementary School

Wednesdays, March 22nd - May 3rd, 6pm-7:15pm

The Inclusive Guide Now Has Jobs!

Cuyahoga DD's Guide to Inclusive Places, Jobs, and Events now hosts local job listings for people with developmental disabilities. 

Everyone is welcome to click on the button below to apply for community jobs with businesses that are ready and eager to hire. 

The Workforce Development team at Cuyahoga DD networks and assists local businesses in fulfilling their hiring needs by connecting them with people with developmental disabilities seeking employment. If you want to start working, reach out to your Support Administrator for resources.

If you know a business that is inclusive, accessible, or offers adaptive activities and job positions, please share it with Janet Keeler, Division Manager of Community Development via email.

Neurodivergent Professionals Networking Group (virtual event)

Tuesday, January 3rd from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Are you a neurodivergent professional? This networking and social meeting is for autistic self-advocates, those with ADHD, and other neurodiverse backgrounds who are looking to build connections and community with peers as we discuss advocating in our places of employment, navigating resources, reaching our professional goals, and much more. Membership within the Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group is required. To join this activity or to request additional information, please contact us at socialgroup@milestones.org 

ASPIES Meet and Greet

Additional Resources

Adaptive Sports Ohio

Beyond Words Music Therapy

Gliding Stars

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