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Autism Society of Central Virginia is celebrating over 40 years of non-profit services, advocacy, and support to children, youth, and adults with autism, their families and the professionals who serve them. We are a local affiliate of the national Autism Society, founded in 1965.
Our Mission
We support, empower, and build connections to improve the lives of all in our local autism community.
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
Our Vision
A supportive and inclusive community where everyone impacted by autism is connected to high-quality support and resources.
Support Us
Your gift will help support autism education, awareness, advocacy, and most importantly, enable us to assist LOCAL autistic individuals and families.
View our Program & Events Calendar:
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The Autism Society of Central Virginia Brings the iCan Swim Program to Richmond, Offering Adaptive Swim Lessons for Individuals with Disabilities
The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is proud to host the first ever “iCan Swim Program” in Richmond, in collaboration with iCan Shine and
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ASCV’s RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion United Our Community in a Celebration of Inclusive Fun
The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is thrilled to announce that the 2024 RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, presented by CoStar, was
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What is Disability Pride Month?
What is Disability Pride Month? Let’s Start at the Beginning. Disability Pride began initially as a day of celebration in 1990 to honor the passing