ASCV Blog
22nd Annual ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day Raised $180,000 To Support Our Mission
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
Mix 98.1: Team bELIeve Gears Up for the 22nd Annual 5K & Family Fun Day
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,
Join the Autism Society of Central Virginia’s 22nd Annual 5K & Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 18 at Crump Park
To view the full press release, click HERE. All are invited to join the Autism Society of Central Virginia for a day of community, celebration, and support honoring our local autism community. On May 18, Crump Park in Glen Allen will transform into a vibrant hub of connection and empowerment
April in Review!
We kicked off April with a fun-filled week of Spring Break Camp. This year, we hosted 20 participants at True Timber Backyard. Our wonderful friends at Beyond Boundaries joined us in the fun, helping as we tried our hands at games, crafts, nature walks, and outdoor safety lessons! We’re grateful
Meet Our Newest Self-Advocate Council Members 2024!
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
Autism Acceptance Month Feature: Katie
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to a newly-released report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In addition to 5.8 million Autistic adults, this prevalence means that Autism likely touches a