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individuals with autism and their families.

Congratulations to

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for their vision, leadershipand contributions to the Milestones Autism Organization

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Congratulations, Milestones, on 10 years of service to the autism community in Greater Cleveland, Ohio, and its neighboring states. By providing only the highest quality information, education, and support to persons with autism, their families, teachers and autism professionals, you have set a standard of excellence that OAR and others try to emulate.

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Congratulations, Milestones, on 10 years of service to the autism community in Greater Cleveland, Ohio, and its neighboring states.

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Best wishes to Milestones Autism Organization and founding Board members: Chantal Akerib, Bart Bookatz,

Carol Lader and Sally Wertheim on reaching the “milestone”

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This wonderful organization has accomplished so much

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We commend the founding Board members,

Chantal Akerib, Bart Bookatz, Carol Lader and Sally Wertheim,

without whose hard work and commitment this

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our dear friend Ilana Hoffer Skoff for her vision, tireless work

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We applaud your decade of dedication to programs that help people with autism and their families, along with

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Gratefully honoring Carol Lader for her vision,

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Congratulations Chantal, Bart, Carol & Sally

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Way to go, Cousin Carol!

We love you very much.

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RINA AND SAMUEL FRANKEL

We Wish To Congratulate The Honorees & Ilana Hoffer Skoff For Their Devotion To This Very Important Organization.

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Sally H. Wertheim, Ph.D.Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita of Education

Founding Board Member, Milestones Autism Organization

The John Carroll University community congratulates

IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL DEDICATION AND

UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE AUTISM COMMUNITY, WE THANK THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF

MILESTONES AUTISM ORGANIZATION ON THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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CHANTAL AKERIB, BART BOOKATZ, CAROL LADER AND SALLY WERTHEIM”

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MILESTONES MISSION STATEMENT

Values PropositionInvesting in our Local Community is an Investment in our Children’s Futures. • Milestones is dedicated to providing services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

• Milestones emphasizes practical strategies for meeting daily challenges.

• Milestones promotes community integration based on each individual’s ability.

• Milestones focuses on planning, prioritizing, and goal setting to help our children work toward their futures.

Vision StatementAccess, Education, Training, and Collaboration for the Autism CommunityMilestones Autism Organization’s focus on education and evidence-based practices provides the foundation for a better life for individuals with autism across the life span.

Milestones highlights the continually changing needs of the autism community and seeks community collaboration to address those needs.

Life-Long Strategies for Success

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Together You and Milestones Can Make a Difference Milestones Autism Organization greatly appreciates and relies on community

support to assist with day-to-day operations. A gift to Milestones is an investment in our local autism community. For more information or to make a donation, please contact the Development Of�ce at 216.464.7600 or [email protected].

23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2, Beachwood, OH 44122Phone: 216.464.7600 Fax: 216.464.7602 [email protected]

www.milestones.org

Milestones Mission Milestones Autism Organization is a 501 (c)(3) with the mission of improving

the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Milestones helps individuals reach their potential through the education of family members and professionals in evidence-based practical strategies.

Every 15 minutes an individual is diagnosed with autism.

MILESTONES EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS EVERY DAY

We focus on:• Parent coaching• Evidence-based strategies• Training and workshops• Annual conferences

Call us today! 216.464.7600

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