2026 UPCOMING AREA SEMINARS / TRAININGS / EVENTS

(Within an hour of Akron)

Items in red are those sponsored by ASPIES

Items in yellow – Fundraisers ASPIES will benefit from

Items in Orange – Other Community Events ASPIES is participating in

000-Brighten Someone's Christmas Project (2026) – We need your cards!!!

09-03 ASPIES Meet & Greet [Adults 18 & Over] (Akron)

09-08 Understanding ADHD (Virtual)

09-09 Social Security Disability - Applying and Qualifying for Benefits (Zoom)

09-09 The New Face of Stress - Science-Based Strategies to Manage Modern Challenges (Virtual)

09-10 Parent Connection Group (Bolivar)

09-10, 17 & 24 Assistive Technology Workshop Series (Virtual)

09-12 5th Anniversary Celebration (Bolivar)

09-14 MCBDD Toddler Playgroup [Ages 0-3] (Medina)

09-14 Sharing Solutions with Gary & Dave from The Arc of Ohio (N Canton)

09-14 Supporting Emotional Regulation in Kids - Being a Calming Presence & Making Amends (Virtual)

09-15 Creating a Low-Stress Environment and Minimizing Crises (Virtual)

09-16 & 23 Mental Health Workshop Series (Virtual)

09-16 Supporting a Smooth Transition - Early Intervention to Preschool (Independence)

09-17 Homeschool LEGO Club (Canton)

09-18 HISability Clean Comedy & Karaoke Talent Night [18 + older] (Dennison)

09-20 FREE Spaghetti Sunday Dinner Church (Hudson City Hall)

09-22 What Parents Need to Know About Special Education  (Zoom)

09-23, 30 & 10-07 Understanding Special Education Workshop Series (Virtual)

09-24 Interactive Tech Expo @ Summit Mall (Fairlawn)

09-25 Arc of Ohio 15th Annual Family Advocacy Conference (Canfield)

Coming up next month at ASPIES:

10-01 ASPIES Adult Covered Dish Dinner [Adults 18 & Older--Teens Invited as Well] (Akron)

10-16 Teen Leadership Council (Bolivar)

Updated as of 08-29-2026

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