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ASCV Receives a $150,000 BJA Kevin and Avonte Program Grant to Expand Autism-Friendly Communities First Responder Training Program

We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a Kevin and Avonte Program Grant by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to support our “Creating Autism-Friendly Communities First Responder Training” program over a 3-year period. This program is dedicated to promoting safe and appropriate interactions between first responders and individuals with autism or autism […]

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Richmond International Airport + Delta Air Lines Welcome Autistic Individuals and Families This Saturday

This Saturday, more than a hundred Richmond-area families will head to the Richmond International Airport thanks to a partnership with the Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV). They’ll be going through all of the steps up until take-off as part of an airport rehearsal program called Wings for Autism, specifically designed for people with intellectual/developmental

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A Toast the Autism Community Gala Honors Local Advocates & Supporters

On October 14, 2023, more than 410 guests filled the Science Museum of Virginia to celebrate and support the life-changing work of the Autism Society of Central Virginia. Thanks to Gala Sponsors, Benefactors, Table Hosts, supporters, and attendees, the 2023 A Toast to the Autism Community Gala raised $300,000 to support the ASCV’s mission to

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Richmond Police Department Partners with the ASCV for a Law Enforcement Safety Seminar

We were proud to co-host our first ever Law Enforcement Safety Seminar for teens and adults with autism this August with the Richmond City Police Department. It was a day filled with hands-on learning opportunities and meaningful connections and conversations. This unique event was designed for autistic teens and adults, parents, and caregivers to practice

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All KidMed Locations Designated “Autism Friendly Communities”

After months of staff training and facility upgrades, the ASCV has designated all four KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care centers as “Autism Friendly Communities.” According to the CDC, autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. One in 36 children currently receives an autism diagnosis. As the only pediatric urgent healthcare center in Richmond

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RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion Returns to Richmond This August

June 15, 2023 – The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is proud to announce the return of the RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, presented by CoStar, to Brown’s Island on August 5, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 8,000 attendees will join together to watch 17,000 rubber ducks float

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ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day Raised $175,000 to Support Our Mission

We are so grateful to the 76 teams and 1,174 participants who joined us for the 2023 ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day and our Virtual 5K! Together, we raised nearly $175,000 to support our Central Virginia autism community. “The annual event does much more than raise funds for our work,” says Executive Director Ann

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Meet Our Newest Self-Advocate Council Members!

We’re pleased to welcome the newest members of the ASCV Self-Advocate Advisory Council! Self-Advocate Council members advise and support the ASCV in the development, implementation, and evaluation of our programs and services to ensure we are appropriately including and amplifying Autistic voices in all that we do. Our Council members represent a broad range of

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Introducing the Autism Friendly Communities Program to Help Businesses Create Inclusive Spaces

The ASCV has developed a new comprehensive training program about Autism to help local businesses better support and include Autistic people and their families: Autism Friendly Communities (AFC). The AFC program provides local businesses and organizations with high-quality training about Autism and how to best support and include Autistic people and their families in their

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A Look Back at Autism Acceptance Month 2023!

Sunday marked the last day of Autism Acceptance Month, and we want to thank you for joining us during this important time of year! Throughout April, we shared stories from our local autism community, developed new resources, and led autism trainings in the community. THANK YOU to everyone who shared their story, reached out to

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