ASCV Blog
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
RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion Returns to Richmond This August
June 15, 2023 – The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is proud to announce the return of the RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion, presented by CoStar, to Brown’s Island on August 5, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 8,000 attendees will join together to
ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day Raised $175,000 to Support Our Mission
We are so grateful to the 76 teams and 1,174 participants who joined us for the 2023 ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day and our Virtual 5K! Together, we raised nearly $175,000 to support our Central Virginia autism community. “The annual event does much more than raise funds for our