ASCV Blog
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
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
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
Autism Prevalence Rate Increases to 1 in 36 Children, New Data Released Ahead of Autism Acceptance Month
Richmond, VA, March 24, 2023 — Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis. The new data was released in two reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) detailing prevalence rates, characteristics, and screening and diagnostic information. Here at the ASCV, we
The ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day Returns on May 20, 2023
For the past 20 years, members of Richmond’s autism community have joined together for the Autism Society of Central Virginia’s 5K & Family Fun Day. Returning for its 21st year on May 20, the annual event does much more than raise funds for the nonprofit’s work; it creates a space
Meet Our New Board of Directors Members!
The ASCV is proud to continue to grow our strong Board of Directors and volunteer leadership to a total of 19 members. We are pleased to announce our talented, dedicated class of 2023 members! Russ Barkley, Ph.D. Dr. Barkley is a retired clinical neuropsychologist who has been a clinician,