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 …
Richmond Police Department Partners with the ASCV for a Law Enforcement Safety Seminar Read More »
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 …
We are so fortunate to partner with more than 100 local organizations to bring unique programs to our ASCV members. Each partnership expands the number of fun, and engaging programs that we can offer to our local community. From developing new social skills to creating moments for genuine connection, these partnerships provide incredible opportunities for …
Beyond Boundaries Brings Rock Climbing to Individuals with Autism Read More »
