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May 2012 Events
Color Key - Event Type:  Family  Fundraiser  Workshops

A Parent`s Guide to Assessment 2: My Child has Been Evaluated, Now What? Putting Results in Motion
Tuesday, May 1, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Online, www.johnson-center.org
Presenter:Claire Schutte, PsyD., BCBA, Staff Psychologist at The
Johnson Center
Sponsor: The Johnson Center
Audience: Parents
Contact: Nisey Webb, 512.732.8400, nwebb@johnson-center.org
Cost: Free

Learn to Play Golf
Tuesdays, May 1 - May 22, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: The Golf Dome, 8198 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, 44023
Sponsor: Mayfield Adaptive Recreation
Audience: Individuals ages 13 and older
Contact: 440.461.5163, www.mayfieldvillage.com
Cost: $80

What about Tomorrow? ASPIES Meeting
Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Heart Transactions, 2026 Fulton Road NW, Suite C, Canton, Ohio 44709
Presenters: Ken Vinikoff, Managing Partner and Tim Farlev Jr.,
Associate Financial Advisor
Sponsor: ASPIES and Michael Karter
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Contact: Jenny Alexsonshk, 330.494.4053, jralex002@aol.com

Parent Support Group East Side
Tuesday, May 1, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Monarch School, 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Parents
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658
Registration: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events/family-event/parent-support-group-east-side
Cost: Free

PINES Workshop: RESPECT- Dating Violence Prevention Program
Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Akron Children`s Hospital, Conference Room D, 214 W. Bowery
St., Akron, Ohio 44308
Presenter: Melissa McClain, Program Coordinator for RESPECT.
Sponsor: PINES, Akron Children`s Hospital
Audience: Parents of kids with mental or behavioral health issues
Contact: Sarah Goellnitz, 330.543.7463, PINES@chmca.org

"Waivers: Beyond the Basics, What`s New?"
Thursday, May 3, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Online
Presenter: Gary Tonks, M.Ed., Executive Director, the Arc of Ohio
Sponsor: FIN of Ohio
Audience: Families of children ages 0-5 and related professionals
Contact: www.akronchildrens.org/fin

Eastside-Westside Joint Collaborative Curriculum Meeting
Thursday, May 3, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Dr. Harry E Eastridge PD Center, 5700 West Canal Road
Building B, Valley View, Ohio 44145
Presenters: Doug Sebring, Education Technology Consultant, ESC of
Cuyahoga County & Northeast Ohio Educators
Sponsor: SST3
Contact: Jennifer Felker, 216.901.4222, Jennifer.felker@esc-cc.org
Registration: Bonnie Bertschinger, 216.901.4229, bonnie.bertschinger@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free, CEUs available

Special Needs Sensory Conference for Managing Behavior Issues
Friday, May 4, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites, One Bigelow Square,
Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Presenters: Carol Kranowitz, MA, author & Paula Aquilla, BSc, OT
Sponsor: Sensory World of Future Horizons
Audience: Parents, Professionals, and Family Members
Contact: 1.800.489.0727,
http://fhautism.com/Conferences/PittsburghSensoryConference/tabid/323/Default.aspx
Cost: $70-160, depending on type of registration
Details: CEUs also available for APA and ASHA

Social Get Together Opportunity with Milestones
Friday, May 4, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: John Carroll University Campus, 20700 N Park Blvd,
University Heights, Ohio
Facilitator: Milestones Autism Organization
Sponsor: Milestones Autism Organization and John Carroll University
Contact: Junhui, 216.464.7600
Cost: Free

Everybody Dance Now
Fridays, May 4-May 18, 5:00 pm -6:00 pm
Location: School of Verlezza Dance, First Unitarian Church of
Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights, 44122
Instructor: Sabatino Verlezza
Sponsor: Mayfield Village Adaptive Recreation
Audience: Individuals 13 and up
Contact: 440.461.5163, www.mayfieldvillage.com
Registration: Deadline by April 27
Cost: $50 for all sessions, or $18 per class

Heart to Heart Friendship Club
Saturday, May 5, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Cornerstone Psychological Services, 221 West Liberty St.,
Medina, Ohio
Sponsor: Heart Medina
Audience: Girls ages 10 to 15 years
Contact: HEART.Medina@yahoo.com

Dance Party!
Saturday, May 5, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Monarch School (22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44118)
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Teens ages 13-early 20s on the Autism Spectrum
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658
Cost: $15 per person, per session
Please register by April 30
Registration: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events

1st Annual Dusty Boots Derby Benefit
Saturday, May 5, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Rocky River Stables, 19901 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH  44135
Sponsor: Valley Riding Inc.
Contact: 216.267.2525, dustybootsbenefit@yahoo.com, www.valleyriding.org
Cost: $75

Art Therapy- Mother`s and Father`s Day Card Workshop
Sunday, May 6, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Monarch School (22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH  44118)
Presenter: Facilitated by Jessica Goggins (Monarch School Art Therapist)
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Children, 5-11 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658
Cost: $5 per person
Please register by April 30
Registration: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events

SCAAN Stark County Autism and Asperger Network Meeting
Monday, May 7, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: First Christian Church, 6900 Market Ave North, North Canton, Ohio
Facilitator: The ARC of Stark County
Audience: Families and Professionals
Contact: 330.492.5225

Socially Speaking
Monday, May 7, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Lakeland Community College, Building A, Room A2101, 7700
Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH
Presenter: Dr. Jay Berk, Ph.D., Psychologist
Audience: Parents and Professionals
Contact: Tia Kozlovich,Tia.Kozlovich@weschools.org, 440-975-3843

GCSSA: Shaping Ethical Leadership
Tuesday, May 8, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Dr. Harry E Eastridge PD Center, 5700 West Canal Road
Building B, Valley View, Ohio  44145
Presenter: Shannon French, ED of Case Western University Inamori
Center for Ethical Leadership
Sponsor: SST3 & GCSSA
Audience: Professionals
Contact: Nicky Mihalek, 800.264.1326, ext. 106, nmihalek@osconline.org
Cost: $10, lunch provided for an additional $10

Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Individuals with
Complex Needs Part 4
Tuesday, May 8, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Online Webinar, http://www.ocali.org/project/webinar_registration
Sponsor: Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Audience: Families and professionals
Contact: OCALI, 866.886.2254
Cost: Free

ASGC Roundtable Meeting: Waiver Programs Available in Ohio to
Children and Adults with Disabilities -Financial Planning Information
Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: City of Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive,
Independence, Ohio
Presenter: Lori Chick, CCBDD & Ken Vinikoff, Managing Partner and
Co-Founder of the Michael Carter Financial Group
Sponsor: Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
Contact: 216.556.4937, register@asgc.org
Cost: Free, but $10 if children are attending social skills session
Registration: RSVP by April 30

Transition -Moving Out and Moving On Webinar
Tuesday, May 8, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online Webinar,
www.akronchildrens.org/cms/event/e2f90e8a16388f40/index.html
Presenter: Barbara Weinberg, Ohio Department of Education
Sponsor: Family Information Network
Audience: Families with children who are aged 1-5
Contact: finofohio@chmca.org

Parent Support Group West Side
Tuesday, May 8, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: University Hospital Westlake Medical Center, 960 Clague
Road, Westlake, OH
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Parents
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658
Registration: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events/family-event/parent-support-group-west-side-dp1
Cost: Free

Dads` Support Group
Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Bob Evans, 5980 Rockside Road, Independence, Ohio
Facilitator: Phillip Irvin
Audience: Dads of children on the Autism Spectrum
Contact: Phillip Irvin,phillip.irvin@gmail.com, 216.375.1557

Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Students with
High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome EAST
Wednesday, May 9, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Dr. Harry E. Eastridge Professional Development Center,
5700 West Canal Road, Valley View, OH 44125
Presenters: Wendy Szakas, Regional Coach, ASD/LI and Chris Filler,
Transition Coordinator, OCALI
Sponsor: SST 3, ESC of Cuyahoga County, SST2
Audience: Open to all
Contact: Bonnie Simons, 216.524.3000, bonnie.simons@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free
Registration: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal/ (one hour lunch, feel free to brown bag)

Earobics
Wednesday, May 9, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: ESC of Cuyahoga County, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View, Ohio  44125
Presenters: Educational Consultants
Sponsor: ESC of Cuyahoga County
Audience: Open to all
Contact: Paula Kucinic, 216.901.4244, paula.kucinic@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free, lunch will be provided

VizZle Student Player Training -Free Lecture
Wednesday, May 9, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Bellefaire JCB Administrative "A" Building, Blue Room
(22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44118
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Contact: Lauren DeMinico, deminicol@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.6805
Registration: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events
Cost: FREE

Transition to Adulthood and Adulthood- How to Create Your Own Vision and Find the Tools to Get There!
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: USOD Office, LL Conference Room, 4807 Rockside Rd.,
Independence, OH 44131
Presenter: Sue Groszek, Parent, Advocate, USOD Board Member
Audience: Families of individuals 10 years old through adulthood on
the Autism Spectrum
Contact: Sue Groszek, sgroszek@usod.org

Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Students with
High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome WEST
Wednesday, May 10, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Lorain County ESC, 1885 Lake Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Presenters: Wendy Szakas, Regional Coach, ASD/LI and Chris Filler,
Transition Coordinator, OCALI
Sponsor: SST 3, ESC of Cuyahoga County, SST2
Audience: Open to all
Contact: Bonnie Simons, 216.524.3000, bonnie.simons@esc-cc.org
Cost: Free
Registration: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal/ (one hour lunch, feel free to brown bag)

Making Better Use of Your Reading CBM Data
Thursday, May 10, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location:ESC of Cuyahoga County, Conference Room 210, 5811 Canal
Road, Valley View, Ohio 44125
Presenters: Angie Chapple-Wang, Ross May, and Meghan Shelby, SST 3 Consultants
Sponsor: SST3
Audience: Educators, Literary Coordinators, Administrators, and
School Psychologists
Contact: Tracy Murphy, 216.446.3811, tracy.murphy@esc-cc.org
Registration: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal/
Cost: Free, 5.5 CEUs available and MCEs will be available

Music, Drum, and Movement
Thursdays, May 10-31, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Location: Mayfield Village Civic Center, 6622 Wilson Mills Rd.,
Cleveland, Ohio 44143
Sponsor: Mayfield Village Adaptive Recreation
Audience: Individuals 6-24 years old
Contact: 440.461.5163, www.mayfieldvillage.com
Registration: Deadline by May 7
Cost: $44 per session

WIN Parent Support Group
Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Windfall School, 4691 Windfall Road, Medina, OH 44256
Audience: Parents of younger children on the Autism Spectrum
Contact: Dr. Kaye Stanley-Bryson, 330.725.7751, ext. 269, kayeb@mcbdd.org

How Music Can Improve Language Skills
Friday, May 11, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Dover Room, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center
Ridge Road, Westlake, OH
Presenter: Alane Krumbine, MT-BC, Music Therapy Enrichment Center
Sponsor: Connecting for Kids and Westlake Porter Public Library
Audience: Playgroup/meeting for parents with questions or concerns
about their child`s development
Contact: sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org, 216.570.4326
Cost: FREE
www.connectingforkids.org, no registration, come and go as you need

Boys` Night Out
Friday, May 11, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: CC Center for Autism, Children`s Hospital, Shaker Campus,
2801 Martin Luther King Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44104
Facilitator: Allison Frazier
Sponsor: Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism (CCCA)
Audience: Boys ages 9-12 with a diagnoses of Asperger`s or HFA
Contact: Allison Frazier, 216.448.6436
Cost: $60

Pizza Bowl
Friday, May 11, 7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Location: Roseland Lanes, 26383 Broadway Ave, Bedford, Ohio
Sponsor: Mayfield Village Adaptive Recreation
Audience: Individuals 13 and up
Contact: 440.461.5163, www.mayfieldvillage.com
Registration: Deadline by May 4
Cost: $12 per bowler

A Day at the Movies showing "The Pirates! Band of Misfits"
Saturday, May 12, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Lake Cinema 8, 588 W. Tuscarawas, Barberton, Ohio  44203
Sponsor: ASPIES
Audience: Individuals with Special Needs
Contact: Tamika Williamson, 330.671.8330, TamikaWilliamson@aol.com
Details: Sound will be turned down & lights turned up, concessions
open, outside snacks only permitted for those on special diets.

Plant, Flower, and Country Craft Sale
Saturday, May 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Hiram Farm`s Barn and Farmhouse, 11485 Garfield Road,
Hiram, Ohio 44234
Sponsor: Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community
Audience: Open to all, supports adults with Autism
Contact: De Ann Brewer, 330.569.3441, hiramlivinglearning@yahoo.com

IDEA House Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, May 12, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: IDEA House, 10686 Cleveland Ave., Uniontown, OH
Audience: Open to all
Contact: 330.760.4965
Cost: Free

Heart to Heart Friendship Club
Saturday, May 12, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Cornerstone Psychological Services, 221 West Liberty St.,
Medina, Ohio
Sponsor: Heart Medina
Audience: Girls ages 10 to 15 years
Contact: HEART.Medina@yahoo.com

East Side Sibshops
Saturday, May 12, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Monarch School (22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH  44118
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Siblings ages 6-13
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, 216.320.8658, hessk@bellefairejcb.org
Cost: $150 for 5 sessions

Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Individuals with
Complex Needs
Tuesday, May 15, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Online Webinar, http://www.ocali.org/project/webinar_registration
Sponsor: Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Audience: Families and professionals
Contact: OCALI, 866.886.2254
Cost: Free

Regional Forums on State Autism Recommendations and Online Feedback
Tuesday, May 15, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: William H. Considine Professional Building (CPB)
Auditorium, 215 W. Bowery St., Akron, OH  44308
Sponsor: OCALI
Audience: Open to all
Contact: OCALI, 866.886.2254,
http://ocali.org/project/ohio_autism_recommendations
Cost: Free

Backward Planning (How to Get Where You Want to Be)
Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Keegan Autism Center, 3557 Commercial Drive, Akron, OH  44333
Sponsor: ASPIES
Audience: Parents and Caregivers
Contact: Joy Spencer, 330.745.5115, Rreindeer@aol.com

Eyes Open to New Possibilities Webinar
Wednesday, May 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Online
Sponsor: Family Information Network of Ohio
Audience: Parents
Contact: finofohio@chmca.org

Skill Building Younger Group (Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays, May 16 - August 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: The Mandel JCC Gym, 26001 South Woodland Road, Cleveland, OH  44122
Sponsor: Mandel Jewish Community Center
Audience: Individuals with special needs ages 3-5
Contact: Sue Marconi/Adult Services, 216-593-0448, class code=6728
Cost: $282 for members, $292 for nonmembers

Skill Building Older Group (Ages 6-10)
Wednesdays, May 16 - August 8, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: The Mandel JCC Gym, 26001 South Woodland Road, Cleveland, OH  44122
Sponsor: Mandel Jewish Community Center
Audience: Individuals with special needs ages 6-10
Contact: Sue Marconi/Adult Services, 216-593-0448, class code=6729
Cost: $282 for members, $292 for nonmembers

Jen`s Budgeting Makes Cents
Wednesday, May 16, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: CEVEC Community Living Home, 6532 White Road, Mayfield Village
Presenters: Jennifer Rose and Peggy Bonitati
Sponsor: Mayfield Adaptive Recreation
Audience: Individuals ages 15 and older
Contact: 440.461.5163, www.mayfieldvillage.com
Registration: Deadline by May 11
Cost: $15

Quick Start Autism Seminars: Autism 101: What and Why
Wednesday, May 16 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Ahuja Medical Center, 3999 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
Presenter: Shanna Kralovic, DO
Sponsor: UH -Rainbow Babies & Children`s Hospital
Audience: Families
Contact: Beth Mishkind, 216.286.5500, beth.mishkind@uhhospitals.org
Cost: $10

Getting Your Child Ready for Preschool
Thursday, May 17, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Online, www.akronchildrens.org/fin
Presenters: Greta Powell, M.A., ECIS and Amy Keren, B.A.
Sponsor: Fin of Ohio
Audience: Families of children ages 0-2 with special needs and
related professionals
Contact: www.akronchildrens.org/fin

Something`s Simmering
Thursday, May 17, 5:30 pm
Location: 180 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
Sponsor: National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section, PURA
VIDA By Brandt Evans and Cuyahoga Community College Hospitality
Management Center
Contact: Mindi Axner, 216.378.2204, ext. 103, maxner@ncjwcleveland.org
Description: An evening of culinary competition, ten local celebrity
chefs, all proceeds will benefit LiveSpecial

Monitoring of Neurologic Symptoms and Medications in the Classroom
Thursday, May 17, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: KidsLink NeuroBehavioral Center, 2132 Case Parkway North -
Suite A, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Presenter: Nevada Reed, MD
Audience: Families
Contact: 330.963.8600, www.kidslinkOH.com
Cost: Free

Estate Planning for Special Kids
Thursday, May 17, 7:00 pm -8:00 pm
Location: The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, 26001
South Woodland Road, Cleveland, OH 44122 Multi-purpose room
Audience: Teens, adults, and all family members
Contact: Sue Marconi/Adult Services, 216-593-0448, class code=6727
Cost: Free

Getting Your Child Ready for Preschool
Thursday, May 17, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Online, www.akronchildrens.org/fin
Presenters: Greta Powell, M.A., ECIS and Amy Keren, B.A.
Sponsor: Fin of Ohio
Audience: Families of children ages 0-2 with special needs and
related professionals
Contact: www.akronchildrens.org/fin

Eastside Parents' Support Group
Friday, May 18, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Church House, Fellowship Bible Church, 16391 Chillicothe
Road, Chagrin Falls, OH
Facilitator: Phillip Irvin
Audience: Families of children on the Autism Spectrum
Contact: Phillip Irvin,phillip.irvin@gmail.com, 216.375.1557

Rite Aid Cleveland Kid`s Run, 5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon
Saturday, May 19, 8:00 am race starting time for 5K, Kid`s Run starts
at 11:00 am
Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium
Sponsor: OAR, Run for Autism
Contact/Registration: http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/

Transition Fair at Rinky Dink Family Fun Center
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 2390 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio
Presenter: Medina Special Students Transition Action Team
Sponsor: Medina County Board of DD
Audience: Families and caregivers
Contact: Jen Call, 330.725.7751, ext. 263, jenc@mcbdd.org
Cost: Free

Sensory Storytime
Saturdays, April 7, May 19, & June 30, 10:30 am -11:30 am and,
repeated, 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Location: Cuyahoga County Public Library, Maple Heights Branch, 5225
Library Lane, Maple Heights, Ohio
Sponsor: Cuyahoga County Public Library
Audience: Open to all, designed for children with special needs
Contact: 216.475.5000
Cost: Free

Child Sibshop
Saturday, May 19, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Cornerstone Psychological Services, 221 West Liberty St.,
Medina, Ohio
Sponsor: Heart Medina
Audience: Siblings ages 7 - 12 years
Contact: HEART.Medina@yahoo.com

Kite Making-Family Day
Saturday, May 19, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Monarch School (22001 Fairmount Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44118)
Presenter: Facilitated by Karen Hess-Hopkins
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Audience: Families
Contact: Karin Hess-Hopkins, hessk@bellefairejcb.org, 216.320.8658
Registration: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events

Homework Hassles: Helping Your Child with Attention Issues
Saturday, May 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Dover Room, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center
Ridge Road, Westlake, OH
Presenter: Joyce Kubik, ADHD Coach
Sponsor:Connecting for Kids and Westlake Porter Public Library
Audience: Playgroup/meeting for parents with questions or concerns
about their child`s development
Contact: sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org, 216.570.4326
Cost: FREE
www.connectingforkids.org, no registration, come and go as you need

Faith and Light
Sunday, May 20, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Sisters of Notre Dame Provincial Center, 13000 Auburn Road,
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Audience: Families, friends and caregivers along with persons with
Special needs
Contact: Sister Mary Joletta Boellner, 419.474.5485, jboellner@toledosnd.org
Cost: Free

Dance Party! Adult and Family Dance
Sunday, May 20, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, 26001
South Woodland Road, Cleveland, OH  44122 -Stonehill Auditorium
Audience: Teens, adults, and all family members
Contact: Sue Marconi/Adult Services, 216-593-0448, class code=6730
Cost: $5

Genetic Conditions- Helping Families Find Answers Webinar
Monday, May 21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Online, www.akronchildrens.org/fin
Presenter: Michelle Michelson, M.A., Genetic Counselor, Akron Children's Hospital
Sponsor: Family Information Network of Ohio
Audience: Families of children birth through five with special needs and the professionals who serve them
Contact: www.akronchildrens.org/fin

"Thy Will Be Done" Estate Planning Seminar and Luncheon
Tuesday, May 22, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Hall Auditorium, 1320 Mercy
Drive NW, Canton, OH  44708
Presenters: Panel of legal professionals from Day Ketterer Attorneys;
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths and Dougherty, LPA; and Black McCuskey
Souers and Arbaugh, LPA
Sponsors: Mercy Medical Center Development Foundation and Leave a Legacy
Stark County
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Contact: RSVPs required, 330.430.2750,cantonmercy.org
Cost: Free, lunch included

Arc of Ohio Cedar Point Day
Wednesday, May 23, all day
Location: Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio
Sponsor: The Arc of Ohio
Audience: Ohioans with disabilities , their families, friends,
providers, and support staff
Contact: Request tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3038342765
Cost: $28.00

Fitness to Wellness FUN!
Wednesdays, May 23 - June 27, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Health 360, 700 Beta Dr., Mayfield Village, Ohio
Sponsor: Mayfield Village Adaptive Recreation
Audience: Individuals 13 years and up
Contact: 440.461.5163, www.mayfieldvillage.com
Registration: Deadline by May 21
Cost: $48 for Wednesdays, or $72 for both days (Mondays and Wednesdays)

How Can Therapy Help My Child?
Wednesday, May 23, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Fairview Park Library, 21255 Lorain Road, Cleveland, Ohio
Sponsor: Connecting For Kids
Audience: Parents
Contact:Sarah Rintamaki, 216.570.4326, sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org
Cost: Free

Helping Hands in Hard Times
Thursday, May 24, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Main Library, 715 Market Ave., North Canton, 44702
Presenters: Representatives from 27 local organizations
Sponsor: Stark County District Library
Audience: Open to all
Contact: 330.458.2754, www.starklibrary.org/eventscalendar

Come Bowl with Us!!!!
Thursday, May 24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bowling and Party Center, 193 Wooster Rd N, #7, Barberton, Ohio
Sponsor: ASPIES
Audience: Individuals with special needs
Contact: Tamika, 330.671.8330, TamikaWilliamson@aol.com
Cost: $2.00 per game, comes with shoes. Bumpers and Ramps available
Details: Bumpers and Ramps available. Other activities included,
too! Please bring a LARGE snack to share

Children`s Diet Challenges
Friday, May 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Dover Room, Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center
Ridge Road, Westlake, OH
Presenter: Marge Robinson, MPH RD LD, pediatric dietitian
Sponsor: Connecting for Kids and Westlake Porter Public Library
Audience: Playgroup/meeting for parents with questions or concerns
about their child`s development
Contact: sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org, 216.570.4326
Cost: FREE
www.connectingforkids.org, no registration, come and go as you need

Cops 4 Kids with Autism, 1st Annual Family Fundraiser Day
Saturday, May 26, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 2095 W. Market Street, Fairlawn West Church, Akron, Ohio
Audience: Families and Friends
Contact: 330.671.7156
Details: Kids Bounce Area, Petting Zoo, Local vendors and sales

Aligning Mobile Technology & Apps with Autism
Wednesday, May 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Bellefaire JCB, 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio
Presenter: Dr. Howard Shane, Children`s Hospital Boston
Sponsor: Monarch Center for Autism
Contact: 216.320.6805
Registration: http://www.monarchcenterforautism.org/upcoming-events/lecture-series/aligning-mobile-technology-apps-with-autism-free-conference
Cost: Free

Be a Voice for Your Child and Family Webinar
Wednesday, May 30, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Online
Sponsor: Fin of Ohio
Audience: Parents
Contact: finofohio@chmca.org

Cuyahoga County Board of DD at Progressive Field
Wednesday, May 30, 12:05 pm
Location: Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, OH 44115
Presenter: Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals
Sponsor: Cleveland Indians
Audience: Individuals with special needs and their families
Contact: Diana Stack Foster, 216.420.4499, dstack@indians.com
Cost: Picnic Area (Child)-$10, Picnic Area (Adult)- $18, Mezz-$15,
Lower Res- $22, Lower Box- $30

Kickoff for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Autism Speaks "Walk Now for Autism"
Wednesday, May 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
Sponsor: Northeast Ohio Autism Speaks
Audience: Open to all
Contact: 330.405.8776, contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com
Cost: Free

Event Links

Milestones Active Calendar 2012

Milestones Event Submission Form

Solon Blue Ribbon Programs

Registration Form

Mayfield Village Adapted Recreation Programs

Spring/Summer 2011 Offerings

Mandel JCC, Childrens Programs for those with disabilities

OCALI Calendar

State Support Team 3- Educational Workshop Calendar

Red Treehouse (used to be Tools for Today and Tomorrow)

Autism-PDD Message Boards: Autism Conferences

Ohio Autism Society Events Database

Achievement Centers for Children Workshop Calendar

Monarch Calendar of Events

The Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism Education Programs

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