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 18,000 ducks launched into the […]
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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 safety skills and work toward
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 work and dedication of our
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 to 1 in 36 children,
Previous Next We had a marvelous May at the ASCV! On May 18, 2024, over 1,000 dedicated participants, sponsors, and vendors came together for our 22nd annual ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day! Our supporters braved soggy weather for a morning to honor and celebrate our local autism community. Through the dedication and generosity of
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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 to our community partners at
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 designed for people with intellectual/developmental
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, parents, and caregivers to practice
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The ASCV has developed a new comprehensive training program about Autism to help local businesses better support and include Autistic people and their families: Autism Friendly Communities (AFC). The AFC program provides local businesses and organizations with high-quality training about Autism and how to best support and include Autistic people and their families in their
Sunday marked the last day of Autism Acceptance Month, and we want to thank you for joining us during this important time of year! Throughout April, we shared stories from our local autism community, developed new resources, and led autism trainings in the community. THANK YOU to everyone who shared their story, reached out to
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