ASPIES Greater Akron Support Meetings
ASPIES Greater Akron
Akron, Ohio - Summit County
Source checked
Jun 1, 2026
Cleveland
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Map and directions
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2101 Bigelow Street, Akron, OH 44314
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Quick answer
ASPIES Greater Akron Support Meetings has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
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Provider overview
ASPIES Greater Akron gives Akron-area families and autistic adults a volunteer-run support group option, including parent meetings, adult support meetings, listserv updates, and a named contact for questions.
ASPIES Greater Akron is an all-volunteer autism support organization serving Summit, Stark, Tuscarawas, Portage, Wayne, Medina, and Cuyahoga counties with meetings, listservs, events, and phone support.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.aspies.org/
- Phone
- 330-745-5115
- Rreindeer@aol.com
- Ages
- Parents, family members, professionals, teens when invited by the group, and adults age 18 and older on the autism spectrum
- Season
- Year-round support meetings and listserv updates; adult meetings commonly list first Thursday evenings, but schedules and locations can change
- Cost
- The official meetings page says meetings are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. Families should confirm RSVP needs, location, and current meeting details before attending.
Location contacts
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Programs and offerings
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Autism parent and adult support meetings
Volunteer-run support meetings and listservs for parents, professionals, and adults on the autism spectrum in the Akron area.
- Ages
- Parents, family members, professionals, teens when invited by the group, and adults age 18 and older on the autism spectrum
- Season
- Year-round support meetings and listserv updates; adult meetings commonly list first Thursday evenings, but schedules and locations can change
- Schedule
- The meetings page lists Akron parent and adult support group options and says schedules and meeting locations are subject to change, so families should join the listserv or contact the group before going.
- Cost
- The official meetings page says meetings are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. Families should confirm RSVP needs, location, and current meeting details before attending.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 1, 2026
- Why this is listed
- ASPIES Greater Akron's official meetings page lists Akron parent support meetings, Akron adult support meetings for adults age 18 and older on the autism spectrum, regular Akron meeting locations, and listservs for parent/professional and adult updates. The official home page lists Joy Spencer as the contact with phone and email.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Autism parent and adult support meetings
ASPIES Greater Akron's official meetings page lists Akron parent support meetings, Akron adult support meetings for adults age 18 and older on the autism spectrum, regular Akron meeting locations, and listservs for parent/professional and adult updates. The official home page lists Joy Spencer as the contact with phone and email.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source describes monthly parent and adult support groups, autism-focused listservs, resources, news and local event information within about an hour of Akron, and phone support for individuals and parents.
Access notes to confirm: Families and adults should confirm whether a meeting is in person or virtual, whether an RSVP is requested, exact room and parking details, sensory expectations, whether teens are invited for a specific event, and whether child care is available because the official page says child care is not provided at meetings.
What we checked
What we found: ASPIES Greater Akron's official meetings page lists Akron parent support meetings, Akron adult support meetings for adults age 18 and older on the autism spectrum, regular Akron meeting locations, and listservs for parent/professional and adult updates. The official home page lists Joy Spencer as the contact with phone and email.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteASPIES Greater Akron Meetings
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- Provider websiteASPIES Greater Akron Homepage
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is ASPIES Greater Akron Support Meetings reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with ASPIES Greater Akron?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
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