ASCO Autism Society Central Ohio

07/29/2026

Save the date!

Our next town hall with Center for Disability The Center for Disability Empowerment is on August 7th.

Join us!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cNx21W

07/29/2026

Have you checked out the accessible playground at Delaware State Park?

07/28/2026

Who is ready to go to the Sensory Friendly Day at the Ohio State Fair THIS Thursday, July 30th? 🎡🎢🐄🍨

Helpful resources are available for you – https://ocali.org/OhioStateFairSensory-FriendlyMorning

Sensory Friendly Day at the Ohio State Fair is almost here – are you ready? Helpful resources are available for you – take a look and plan today! See you on July 30th! https://ocali.org/OhioStateFairSensory-FriendlyMorning

07/28/2026

How awesome is this! 🎉 Go Cubs go! ⚾

Wrigley Field is over a century old, and it just did something no MLB ballpark has done before: it’s been named baseball’s first Certified Autism Center.

To earn it, at least 80 percent of guest-facing staff completed training in autism and sensory needs, so they know how to support autistic and sensory-sensitive fans from the moment they walk in.

It builds on years of quiet work. A sensory room on the main concourse, added in 2024 with KultureCity, offers soft lighting and a calm space to step away. Fans can grab free sensory bags with noise-reducing headphones, and there’s closed captioning and assistive listening throughout the park.

A ballpark is a wall of sound. For a lot of families that’s the magic. For an autistic fan, it can be the reason they never get to go.

Wrigley just made sure they can. Not by turning down the game, but by giving people a place to land when they need one.

Take me out to the ballgame. All of us.

Source: Chicago Cubs, IBCCES

07/27/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our BINGO & Pizza Night on Saturday night! What a wonderful evening filled with BINGO, pizza, prizes, lots of laughter, and great company! 💙

It was so much fun seeing everyone connect, cheer each other on, and celebrate every winning "BINGO!" Moments like these remind us how important it is to create opportunities for our community to come together, build friendships, and simply have fun!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. We can't wait to see you at our next BINGO event in November! 🎉😊

07/24/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to Our August Birthday Club Members! 🎂🎉

If you have an August birthday and signed up for our Birthday Club, keep an eye on your mailbox! 💌📫 Your birthday surprise is on its way, and we can't wait to help celebrate YOU! 🥳🎁

Not a member of our Birthday Club yet? We'd love to help make your birthday a little more special!

👉 Learn more and sign up here: https://www.autismcentralohio.org/programs

07/24/2026

🎬✨ Sensory Friendly Movie at the Strand Theatre in Delaware ✨🎬
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Showing of Moana at The Strand Theatre THIS Saturday, July 25, 2026! 🎥

🎟 Admission: Only $6 per person!
⏰ Doors open at 9:30 AM | Movie starts at 10:00 AM
🍿🥤 The first 25 tickets purchased will receive FREE popcorn & a FREE drink, courtesy of Autism Society Central Ohio!

This special screening will provide a comfortable movie experience with lights on and lower volume in one of the theatre’s downstairs screens—perfect for individuals with sensory sensitivities.

07/23/2026

Looking for inclusive and accessible recreation opportunities this summer?

Join DCBDD for the July session of our Supports Through the Lifespan series, Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation in Central Ohio, on Thursday, July 30, from noon to 1 p.m. Learn about inclusive programs and activities available throughout Central Ohio from representatives of Preservation Parks of Delaware County, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks Parks, and the City Government of Westerville, Ohio Parks and Recreation Department.

Register today: 4ea8c05b-e2b1-4af3-a71b-cb91f3b69d91@b6a1a13f-901d-4260-8b88-17119488014f" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ea8c05b-e2b1-4af3-a71b-cb91f3b69d91@b6a1a13f-901d-4260-8b88-17119488014f

We hope you'll join us to learn about new ways to stay active, connected, and engaged in the community.

07/23/2026

This is a great resource if you are planning to attend the Ohio State Fair!