ASCV Blog
August Adventures at the ASCV
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
Summer Camp 2024
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
June in Review
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