Monthly Milestones | JUNE 2022

Register by June 9 for a chance to win tickets to Frozen!

-Four tickets to a sensory-friendly performance of the hit Broadway Disney musical Frozen
-September 3, 2022
-Playhouse Square in Cleveland!

Our deepest thanks to Playhouse Square for their
generous donation of these tickets.
2022 Keynote Speaker Eric Garcia, June 15
Autistic Journalist and Author
A Washington, D.C.-based, autistic journalist focused on politics and policy, Eric is the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent and a columnist for MSNBC.

His first book, We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, shares what it is like to be autistic across America. Eric uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting autistic individuals.
Four World Class Featured Speakers!
June 16

Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
Leading Authority on Inclusive Classrooms and Communities

Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC
CEO and Founder, Autism in Black
Autistic Mental Health Counselor and Parent 

Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.
Leading Expert on Transition to Adulthood

Haley Moss, Esq.
Neurodiversity Expert and Autistic Attorney
The Milestones Autism Planning (MAP) Tool
Your Trusted Guide for Life from Early Childhood Through Adulthood

Check Out This Guided Tour Video of the MAP!
In Celebration of Autistic Pride Day
Saturday, June 18 at 7:00 pm
Special Movie Screening and Discussion
Join us for a virtual screening of the documentary film "Neurotypical" followed by a community discussion. This is a movie about autism from the perspective of autistic people, exploring both what it means to be "normal" and what it means to be human. Check out the movie trailer for "Neurotypical" here.

This activity is open to neurodivergent individuals through membership in the Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group. For more information about joining the group and this screening, visit our website or contact Christa Mullis at cmullis@milestones.org

Note: The image at right is the infinity symbol, the symbol of the neurodiversity movement which Milestones is proud to support.
Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group June Schedule
An online network for individuals with a formal or self-diagnosis of ASD or other disabilities. Ages 16+

New members welcome! To join the group or RSVP to an event below, please email nmorgan@milestones.org

UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly: Magic the Gathering (in-person event)
Tuesday, June 21st 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Parma-Snow Public Library Conference Room A, 2121 Snow Rd, Parma, OH 44134
Join us in-person at the Parma-Snow branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library for a night of fun and conversation. We’ll be playing the Magic the Gathering card game. Loaner decks are available to those without their own cards. New and experienced players welcome. Don’t play? You’re still welcome to join us for conversation.

Monthly Minecraft (virtual event)
Sunday, June 26th 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Come build with us for our Monthly Minecraft Day! Each month we will be meeting to play Minecraft together as a group and to chat in Discord.
For this activity you should have: Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, XboxOne, Xbox Series S/X, mobile devices, or PC (Bedrock Edition)
*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.  

Social Roleplaying – Dungeon & Dragons (virtual event)
Various dates and times – Sessions are scheduled based on member availability. Options available to fit most schedules. 
Join us for socialization and roleplaying as we work together to tackle challenges big and small. Create a character and join in on the adventures. New and experienced players are welcome.
For this activity, we will be utilizing text and voice messaging features on Discord and will be using the D&D Beyond companion app (available on mobile and via web browser https://www.dndbeyond.com). Our Moderator Team will be leading the campaign and are happy to answer questions.

Click the button below for more information about the group and how to join.
Save the Date!
Milestones Autism Resources Annual Benefit

Honoring Ilana Hoffer Skoff and Mia Buchwald Gelles

October 27, 2022
Driftwood Caterers, Landerhaven
Celebrating 20 Years
Supporting the Community!

Honoring the past, embracing the present, and envisioning the future.

Make sure to mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss
this special, fun evening!
Milestones Autism Resources Co-Founder and Executive Director Ilana Hoffer Skoff
Co-Founder and Operations Director Mia Buchwald Gelles