August 2023

Zane's 2023 Events!

Attention - All Zane's Families - Zane's has two fundraising events coming up very quickly! We need your help! Did you "Pay it Forward?" We need help with:

• Volunteers for our events
• Raffle baskets
• Gift cards

Let us know what YOU can do to assist our fundraising efforts.  

Upcoming change:

In 2024, there will be a new deadline for open summer camp files. All applicants must have an open file no later than February 1st to be considered for a full amount of summer camp funding. The maximum amount of weekly summer camp has been changed from $300 to $400. The maximum any applicant can receive for summer camp funding is for 3 weeks for a total of $1200. There will be no exceptions. 

If you have any questions about this Foundation Bylaw change, send your questions to office@zanesinc.org.

Ohio State Fair Sensory Friendly Morning

On August 2, 2023, the Ohio State Fair will turn down the lights and volume to make the event more sensory-friendly, in partnership with the Autism Society of Central Ohio (ASCO), Opportunities for Ohioans (OOD), the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) and OCALI. 

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. you can ride the rides with no flashing lights or music, visit the Fair’s many educational and sensory activities, take a break in the quiet room, or check out the schedule to find a sensory-friendly Fair opportunity that suits you.

OCALI's website also has FREE printable resources such as: social narratives, a first-then board, wait cards, and a permit that will allow you to park in a special area, in preparation for this event.

Santa's Hide-a-way Hollow

Sensory Cinema Scheule

Friendship Encounter

Additional Resources

OCALI

Stark County DD

Zane's Inc-alternative funding resources

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