Your vote matters, and this election season is your chance to be heard! Whether it’s shaping local policies or supporting national change, voting is a powerful way to advocate for our community on the state and national level. Be sure to make your voice heard by casting your ballot. To help ensure that everyone in […]
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We SPLASHED into fun this August, kicking off the good times at the RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion! Together we enjoyed a day of festive and inclusive community fun at Brown’s Island with live music, sensory activities, food trucks, and more! We wrapped up the day watching as 18,000 ducks launched into the
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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 NOVA of Virginia Aquatics. From August 5-9, the program hosts 30 individuals for the 5-day program designed to help individuals with disabilities learn valuable water safety skills and work toward
The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is thrilled to announce that the 2024 RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, presented by CoStar, was a tremendous success. On Saturday, August 3, thousands of attendees, 55 exhibitors, and over 100 volunteers joined the ASCV community for a day of inclusive fun in the river city.
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 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The first official celebration of Disability Pride Month began on the 25th Anniversary of the ADA in July 2015. Disability Pride Month is
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The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) hosted our fourth year of Summer Camps from June 17, 2024 to July 11, 2024. Over these four weeks, we hosted 115 campers through 4 camp sessions for both our elementary age participants and teen participants. We are incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of our
On June 1, we kicked off our month by launching Duck Sales for our upcoming annual event, the RVA Duck Race and Festival of Inclusion! All proceeds from Duck Sales will benefit the ASCV, supporting our critical programs and services. With recent data showing an increase in autism diagnosis rates to 1 in 36 children,
Previous Next We had a marvelous May at the ASCV! On May 18, 2024, over 1,000 dedicated participants, sponsors, and vendors came together for our 22nd annual ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day! Our supporters braved soggy weather for a morning to honor and celebrate our local autism community. Through the dedication and generosity of
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The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) recently hosted its annual 5K & Family Fun Day event at Crump Park. On May 18, 2024, over 1,000 dedicated participants, sponsors, and vendors came together despite soggy weather, for a morning to honor and celebrate our local autism community. Through the dedication and generosity of our fundraising
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Jennifer Barnum, Vice Chair of the Autism Society of Central Virginia Board, and her son Eli recently sat down with Kat Simons of Mix 98.1 to chat everything ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day. Tune in to hear about the Barnum’s autism journey, how they got involved with the ASCV, and what you can expect
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