ASCV Blog
Meet our Newest Junior Board Members!
The ASCV’s impact grows each year thanks to the help of community members like you. As the need for our programs and services grow, we are grateful for our committed volunteer leadership. The ASCV Junior Board is comprised of talented and generous young professionals from the Richmond area and beyond.
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
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
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
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,
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