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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
Autism Acceptance Month Feature: Alden
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
Meet Our New Board of Directors Members!
The ASCV is proud to continue to grow our strong Board of Directors and volunteer leadership. We are pleased to announce our talented, dedicated class of 2024 members! Ida Barksdale Ida Barksdale is an autistic advocate who enjoys life with her husband and two kids in Hanover, Virginia. Ida’s son
Autism Acceptance Month Feature: Kyle C.
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
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2024: Self-Advocate Spotlight
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an important time dedicated to raising awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. It is also a time to acknowledge the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in