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December 2008 News
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Greetings!
We hope your Thanksgiving was blessed and your holiday preparations are going smoothly.
We were blessed with the opportunity to provide a Thanksgiving turkey and Meijers gift card to 10 families living with autism, and in need, in the greater Dayton area last month. What a gift to see how very grateful they were for the assistance.
We have approx. 12 families we will be assisting in December. If you work for a company that would like to help, or if you, yourself, would like to help us shop and deliver, please contact us ASAP.
Though we have reached our limit for accepting families for the Adopt-a-Family program this year, if you are a familiy living with autism or know someone who is, and in need of assistance, please contact us and we will direct you in getting the help you need.
No child should go without, especially at the holidays. Make this holiday one to remember by donating your time or resources to help another. It's there you will find the true meaning of Christmas.
God bless you and yours.
Nancy
President
Autism Society of America-Dayton Chapter
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We Care Arts hosts holiday events
The Dayton Autism Society is a proud supporter of We Care Arts in Kettering, OH.
Browse their beautiful gift gallery for one-of-a kind, hand made items... more
On Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, We Care Arts is hosting a Cookie Walk! Free admission, trays & trays of homemade cookies to buy by the pound, handmake cookie platters, free coffee, gift shop goodies, door prizes... more
All proceeds benefit the programs of We Care Arts.
Changing Disabilities into Possibilities Through Art. |
North Pole Express Train Ride!
I have just received word that the pre-sale tickets for the Sunday, Dec. 7th North Pole Express train ride that we will be hosting has sold out! Don't panic! It may still be possible to join us!
Approx. 40 walk-up tickets will be available at the box office starting at 9:00 AM on Sunday morning. Those tickets are $20/adult and $15/child 2-12. Our train will board at 12:45 PM for a 1:00 PM departure. Confirmation emails will be sent today to those who have secured a pre-sale ticket.
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Sensory Jump Night Dec. 8...Last one? Your feedback is needed!
Our monthly Sensory Jump Nights have been going very well, but this may be our last one! If you would like to see our Sensory Jump Nights continue, please send an email to ASA-Dayton and let us know what you like about the Jumps, what you think can be improved, and whether or not you'd like to see them continue. This feedback will be shared with Pump It Up so that we can make a decision on how best to serve you.
ABOUT SENSORY JUMP NIGHTS: Through a special partnership between the Dayton Autism Society and Pump It Up, Miamisburg, we are proud to bring you Sensory Jump Nights. These jumps are for children with sensory issues and their siblings. It's a great time for families to spend time together...more |
FREE Special Needs Financial Planning workshop Dec. 18
The Autism Society of America-Dayton Chapter has asked Paul Nidich, Esq. to present a workshop on Special Needs Financial Planning. The thought of what will happen to our children when we're gone keeps us all up at night. But with smart financial planning, we can sleep a little easier. There's no better time than the present, and hopefully come the first of the year, you'll have peace of mind that the financial aspect is taken care of. We did it, and you can, too.
WHEN: Thursday, December 18, 6:30 PM
WHERE: The Miami Valley Regional Center (SERRC), 4801 Springfield Street, Riiverside, OH 45431
COST: FREE
Refreshments will be served. Sorry, we cannot accomodate children.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Paul Nidich is an Attorney-at-Law who has a child with autism. So he knows our fears, concerns, and financial constraints. More about Paul... |
Magical Season of Giving-Communal Artwork needs your help!
On Saturday, December 13th from 12:00-5:00 PM, professional artists from the K12 Gallery will create a communal piece of artwork entitled "The Missing Piece May Be YOU!" at the Dayton Mall as part of their Magical Season of Giving. Shoppers will be invited to help create this masterpiece! Please take a moment from your holiday shopping to make some memories with your kids as you help with the artwork.
A very special time with Santa was enjoyed by families living with autism on Sunday, Nov. 23rd. More than 40 families took advantage of this quiet time with a Sensitive Santa before the stores opened. Many grateful parents looked on as their son or daughter had their first successful visit with the jolly elf. Thanks to the generosity of the Dayton Mall, each family received a free 4 X 6 photograph to remember the moment. We hope to continue this tradition each year through our new partnership with the Dayton Mall. Photos taken at this event are available to view on our website.
And while you're out at the Dayton Mall, be sure to visit the food court and view the bright yellow mural on the wall entitled "A child with autism is like a snowflake...each one unique and each one beautiful!". There, you'll find some of the faces from our "Faces of Autism" page on our website.
And finally, take a moment to view the monitors as you walk from store to store. A video created by WDTN's Mom to Mom and the Dayton Mall is on continuous loop creating awareness about autism.
We want to thank WDTN and the Dayton Mall for their hard work, creativity, and sensitivity as they put together the events, videos, television spots, and more for the Magical Season of Giving. They have been a real pleasure to work with and we look forward to working with them on additional projects in the future. |
Autism And Alternative Treatments/Bio-Medical Conference registration now open
The Autism and Alternative Treatments/Bio-Medical Conference scheduled for January 30-31, 2009 at the Century Center Convention Center in South Bend, IN is now accepting registrations. Keynote speakers are Jim Ball, ASA and Scott Bono, NAA... more |
Mark your calendars...ASA-Dayton's Walk for Autism 2009-April 4th!
A call for artwork!
Registration will begin in January for the second annual ASA-Dayton Walk for Autism and Information Expo. Start getting your teams together now!
The Walk will be held at the same location as last year, Payne Recreation Center, Moraine, OH, only bigger and better! We have taken your suggestions and made changes we think you'll be very impressed with.
We are again looking for sponsors, and vendors of autism-related goods. If you or your company falls into either of those categories, be sure to watch our website in January for the necessary forms to get you started.
We are also looking for artwork by a person on the spectrum for our shirt. You can submit artwork for consideration by mailing a copy, along with the artist's name and age, to: P.O. Box 1013, Miamisburg, OH 45343. Keep the original in a safe place! Artwork must be received by Feb. 1, 2009 for consideration. All artwork received becomes the property of the ASA-Dayton Chapter. We will be looking for artwork that we can build a slogan around. If you have any suggestions, be sure and submit them with the copy of the artwork. This is a nice way to fill those long, cold afternoons! |
Adopt-a-Family project serves ten families on Thanksgiving.
The Autism Society of America-Dayton Chapter was pleased to have been a part of making Thanksgiving a little brighter for ten area families affected by autism. Each family received a turkey, along with a gift card to Meijers to complete their meals. A generous donation from Best Buy made it possible for us to help so many.
We will also be helping an additional 12 families in December and have already received a donation from Target to get us started. If you or your company would like to help, please contact our Adopt-a-Family Chairperson Shelli Mendel-Koeppl at kepszoo@sbcglobal.net.
Though we have reached our limit for accepting families this year, please contact us if you have a family member with autism and are in need. We have a list of resources that may be of assistance. |
The Community Calendar on our website receives the highest amount of hits, over 10,000 per month! This free public access calendar does not require any log in information. Simply go to our website, http://www.daytonautismsociety.org, and click "Community Calendar" at the top of the home page. Bookmark the page and visit often!
It's also free and easy for organizations to add their events to the calendar. Simply go to the calendar and click "Add events" at the bottom of the page. Events are reviewed and approved for addition to the calendar daily. Take advantage of this free opportunity to reach over 10,000 interested people each month! |
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How can I become a member of the Dayton Autism Society?
Membership to your local chapter of the Autism Society of America, the Dayton Autism Society, is FREE and automatic when you join the National Autism Society of America. You are either automatically assigned to a chapter by zip code or you can choose which chapter to belong to, it's up to you. Under the ASA restructure plan, a portion of your membership fee will come back to the local chapter.
To be added to the Dayton Autism Society membership roster, simply present your valid ASA membership card, or receipt of current paid membership to the DAS board at any monthly support group meeting. You will receive a welcome gift on the spot! Your Dayton Autism Society membership card will then be sent to you by mail.
What are the benefits of membership?
ASA members receive a subscription to ASA's quarterly magazine, the Autism Advocate, a leading source of information on autism-related issues.
ASA members also have voting privileges and are core supporters of ASA's mission.
DAS membership cardholders receive a special discount on DAS events.
DAS chapter members receive special recognition at our annual Autism Walk. Members-only events are also being planned.
Support LOCAL autism organizations by joining the ASA and the DAS, and help us help local families! | |
This month's featured store item
Croc Shoe Charm
Decorate your Crocs with this autism awareness ribbon. fits in the holes in the Crocs. They are easy to install, easy to remove.
Your Price: $ 2.00 each
We have new store items!
Please note: We are having issues with our online store. For the latest printable/mailable order form, send a request by email to: info@daytonautismsociety.org. |
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This month's featured fundraising opportunity
GFS Marketplace
'Tis the season for that delicious heavenly ham, turkey, and all the trimmings. Why not support the Dayton Autism Society while you purchase the items you need anyway?
The Autism Society of America-Dayton Chapter is continuing their participation in the Partnership in Savings program in 2009.
Simply indicate that the Dayton Autism Society is your designated charity and we will earn between 1% and 7% rebate annually! The more you buy, the more you help families right here in the greater Dayton area affected by autism.
Thank you for your support! | |
| Contact Information
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1013, Miamisburg, OH 45343
Phone (voicemail): (206) 984-5760
501(c)3 non-profit Tax ID#: 20-5769495 |
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