Monthly Milestones | SEPTEMBER 2021
Milestones is seeking a Program Manager to play an integral role in providing Helpdesk and consultative services to our clients, with a focus on the transition-age/adult population.

Be part of a mission-driven organization while supporting outcomes toward independence at home, school and in the community.

Master's degree in social work, counseling, education, psychology, mental health or equivalent, and at least five years of relevant work experience required.

Interested? Click below to view the full job description.
Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk

Need a specific resource? Want to learn more about our services? Contact the Milestones free Helpdesk today.
Milestones Community Calendar


Visit our community calendar to connect with local event organizers to check on the status of events and supports in your area.
See what all the buzz is about! This group is growing by the day. Join the
Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group,
an online network for individuals with a formal or self-diagnosis of ASD or other disabilities.
Ages 16+

UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly Minecraft (virtual event)
Sunday, September 12th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Come build with us for our Monthly Minecraft Day! Each month, we meet to play Minecraft together as a group and to chat in Discord. (Individuals without a copy of the game can still participate in this social activity via Discord Voice Chat, but may miss out on certain aspects of the social experience) 
For this activity, you will need:
  • Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, XboxOne, or PC (Bedrock Edition)
  • May also be compatible with some Android and Apple mobile devices, PS5, and Xbox Series systems
  • For information on how to setup Minecraft cross-system play, click here.

Monthly: Magic the Gathering (IN-PERSON EVENT)
Wednesday, September 22nd, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Garfield Heights Public Library - Meeting Room B
5409 Turney Rd., Cleveland, OH 44125
Come play with us! New and experienced players welcome. One lucky attendee will win a pre-constructed Magic the Gathering deck! More details here. RSVP and proof of vaccination status or mask required. To RSVP, please email Nathan Morgan at nmorgan@milestones.org.

Saturday Night Social Hour (virtual event)
Saturday, September 25th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Join us on Google Meets to catch up with the group, talk about your interests, meet new friends and more. The link to join will be posted in the #announcements tab on the Discord group page prior to the event.

How do I join this group?
Contact Nathan at nmorgan@milestones.org and complete a brief admission form to receive your personalized link to be accepted into the group.
Ohio's Autism Scholarship amount has increased!

Milestones is happy to hear that Ohio’s new budget, signed by Governor DeWine this summer, includes an increase in the Autism Scholarship amount.

Currently, a qualifying student can access $27,000 in scholarship dollars under the Autism Scholarship. In October, that amount will climb to $31,500, and then to $32,455 in 2022.

The Jon Peterson Scholarship, the other disability-related scholarship in Ohio, will remain capped at $27,000 for students with autism. Students who qualify for the Jon Peterson Scholarship under other disability categories will see a small increase in their scholarship amounts.


Help your child remember their school essentials
each morning.

For some, COVID-19 requirements at school have added a few more steps to the morning routine. Make sure your child packs what they need to have a great day with this downloadable visual from Milestones.

Perfect for laminating for their room or for putting on the fridge!
Changing Schools? How to Plan for a Smooth Transition
When you have a child or loved one with special needs, changing schools can cause a lot of stress for the whole family. If you are in the middle of this transition or are planning to make the switch, hang in there! Here are a few things you can do to make the transition as seamless as possible for everyone involved.
Milestones' Nera Birch featured in LiveSpecial
Check out the latest issue of LiveSpecial Magazine, which includes a great article by Milestones Self-Advocate Nera Birch. Nera discusses the mantra, "nothing about us, without us," and how she's using her expertise as a self-advocate to educate others in Cleveland.

"We are at the forefront of the neurodiversity revolution. People with autism are making themselves heard. We are showing society that our neurodiversity is a positive, not a negative."
Milestones is thrilled to be hosting an in-person Annual Benefit on October 14th to support our vital programs.

We are looking for the following items to incorporate into this year's auction. Can you help?
All funds raised by the auction will support the Milestones free autism Helpdesk, a service that connects families and individuals to trusted autism resources and supports in their community.

Here's what we are looking for:
  • Travel packages
  • Hotel packages
  • Experiences (dining, tours, etc.)
  • Custom services (photo sessions, cleaning services, etc.)
  • Custom artwork
  • Alcohol packages
  • Sports packages

If you would like to support Milestones by donating an auction item or package, please contact Special Events Director Vanetta Perry at vperry@milestones.org or 216.464.7600 ext. 113
Play a part in keeping local autism resources accessible in Northeast Ohio.
Together we can bridge divides and improve the lives of individuals with autism in our community.

Help individuals with ASD reach their unique potential through vital services such as:
• The Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk
• Virtual Family Education Workshops
• The Milestones National Autism Conference
• Social Connections and Resources for Self-Advocates
• The Diversity Taskforce to Address Disparities in Communities of Color
• Medical Resident Autism Education
• Frequently Updated Essential COVID Resources
You make our work possible!
See the impact of our generous donors by viewing the 2020 Annual Report below.
Remember Milestones when shopping on Amazon!

Visit smile.amazon.com and select Milestones Autism Resources as your charitable organization. The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Milestones. It costs you nothing extra to give!