Archives: November, 2019

Great Lakes Mall is excited to welcome Sensitive Santa on Sunday, December 8 from 8:30am-10am.  Sensitive Santa is a private event designed for children and young adults with special needs and their families to have an opportunity to visit with and have their photo taken with Santa.  Great Lakes Mall has made necessary adjustments to the environment to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children of all abilities for this special event.

We hope you will join us for this extraordinary event and encourage you to share this information with those in your network who might find this event of interest.  The event will be held during private mall hours in order to provide a calmer, sensory-friendly environment, so please use the mall entrance located between Tony Sacco’s and Dillard’s.

Sensitive Santa is held in partnership with Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with Autism and their families.

Children will participate in a holiday craft, enjoy a healthy snack as well as milk and cookies courtesy of Max & Erma’s Restaurant, receive a free book from the Mentor Public Library Pop-Up Library, and enjoy a FREE train ride on the trackless train, courtesy of All Smiles Aboard.

This event is free to attend and professional photo packages will be available through our photo operator. To register, click HERE.

If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (440) 255-8932 and/or by email at diana.lewis@washingtonprime.com.

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Monday November 25th

6-6:30pm

840 River St. Madison

Come join us for a 30 minute safety program designed for those with autism and other special needs!

We will listen to a safety story, do an activity and hang out with local firefighters!

This program is for those with special needs and their families!

Registration is Required.

No age limit, siblings are encouraged to attend and parents MUST stay to help their child.

To register please contact Katie Williams:

Email: katherine.williams42382@gmail.com

Text: 440-728-7773

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

5:30-6:00 on at the Mentor Public Library ( on Mentor Ave)

Come join us for a 30 minute safety program designed for those with autism and other special needs!

We will listen to a safety story, do an activity and hang out with local firefighters!

This program is for those with special needs and their families!

Registration is Required.

No age limit, siblings are encouraged to attend and parents MUST stay to help their child.

To register please contact Jenna at: Jennanewman13@yahoo.com

or Text 440-221-3805

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SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS/CAREGIVERS DAYTIME SUPPORT GROUP!

Wednesday December 11th 10-11am

Willoughby Hills United Methodist Church

34201 Eddy Rd. Willoughby Hills

SHARE, SUPPORT, INSPIRE

For parents/caregivers of those with a developmental delay, disorder, or other special needs diagnosed or not.

Everyone is welcome!

An opportunity to share with, learn from and meet other parents.

Please register with Jenna at: Jennanewman13@yahoo.com

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Calling All Self Advocates

Be Your Own Superhero

To live a good life, there is a lot you need to know and do.

This featured speaker and presentation is on behalf of the Lake County Self Advocacy Council for individuals eligible for Board services.

Enjoy some refreshments and learn to:

• Chart a course for your best life
• Identify how to find and develop supports
• Learn how to exercise your rights
• Be your own advocate        

RSVP by November 11, 2019

November 13, 2019

6:00 PM

Vocational Guidance Center ( VGC) – Building C – Training Room

8121 Deepwood Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060

To RSVP or Questions

Contact Lynnmarie Landwei-Phillips, Director of Professional Services and Public Relations (440) 350-5173

or lynnmarie.phillips@lakebdd.org

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