November 2024

October 2024

Zane's News and Updates

Thank you so much to all that joined us for our Annual Family Fun Fair and Exceptionalities Expo! It was a perfect fall day filled with meaningful connections, fun activities and valuable resources.

We loved seeing the families enjoying the day. Your presence and support made the even truly special!

We want to extend a huge thank you to our friends at the Clonrock Foundation for their generous $2000.00 grant!

Acme Community Cash Back

New Accessible playground-Strongsville

1800 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, Ohio

-2 new play structures

-Climbing elements

-Huge slides

-Several swings, saucers, baby swings, and 2 person swings

-Accessible swings, carousel spinner, Innova bridge

-Rubber Ground

-Many seating options and bathrooms!

Located next to Strongsville Rec Center

Autism 101 -- Hybrid Program Join In-Person or Virtual

Did your child recently receive an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis? Or, are you trying to navigate new territory with a child previously diagnosed? How can you best support your child in whatever stage they are currently in? Join Nathan Morgan, MSSA, LSW, of Milestones Autism Resources, as they present facts, debunk myths and provide the most up-to-date terminology currently available on ASD informed by their experiences as both a licensed social worker and autism self-advocate. Each autistic person is unique. Learn about differing strengths, lagging skills and accommodating ever-changing support needs.

Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Hybrid -- Westlake Porter Public Library or Virtual

City of Green Adaptive Sports Field

The City of Green has teamed up with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, a national non-profit organization, for the oversight and management of the installation of an adaptive and ADA-compliant youth multi-purpose field at Kleckner Park, 4820 Thursby Rd. This is the first adaptive sports field to be built as part of the Green Park system. It is also the first adaptive sports field built by the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation in Ohio.

The adaptive sports field uses specifically designed synthetic turf providing barrier free access to children with mobility issues.

The field will be home to the Green Baseball & Softball Federation Challenger program and the Green Soccer Association GOAL program for children with disabilities as well as adaptive programs throughout Summit and Stark counties.

Location

Kleckner Park, 4820 Thursby Rd

Hours

Dawn to dusk

Cuyahoga County Resource Expo

Replay for kids- Adaptive Toy Giveaway

Special Needs Community Fall Festival

New wish granting guide now available

Families with children who have complex disabilities or medical healthcare needs may qualify for wish programs. These programs allow children to enjoy experiences with their families or receive gifts for comfort or enjoyment.

This how-to guide covers four types of wish-granting programs:

Wish-granting agencies and partners
Adventures, events and tickets
Transportation
Disability or Condition-Specific Agencies

Pivotal ABA- Autism Evals

Now In Network with: Anthem, United Health Care, Medical Mutual and Cigna

Community of Practice

CtLC/Nisonger-Family Resource Network of Ohio

1581 Dodd Dr Suite 357C, Columbus, OH 43210

Join us November 20, 2024

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Click to register

Additional Resources

Empower Sports-Fall Programs

Raising an Autistic Child- video from ASGA

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