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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, parents, and caregivers to practice …

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Meet Our Newest Self-Advocate Council Members!

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 represent a broad range of …

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Introducing the Autism Friendly Communities Program to Help Businesses Create Inclusive Spaces

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 …

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A Look Back at Autism Acceptance Month 2023!

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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The ASCV 5K & Family Fun Day Returns on May 20, 2023

For the past 20 years, members of Richmond’s autism community have joined together for the Autism Society of Central Virginia’s 5K & Family Fun Day. Returning for its 21st year on May 20, the annual event does much more than raise funds for the nonprofit’s work; it creates a space for families and autistic individuals …

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Meet Our New Board of Directors Members!

The ASCV is proud to continue to grow our strong Board of Directors and volunteer leadership to a total of 19 members. We are pleased to announce our talented, dedicated class of 2023 members! Russ Barkley, Ph.D. Dr. Barkley is a retired clinical neuropsychologist who has been a clinician, scientist, and educator for 45-years. …

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Meet our New 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. Some of them have direct …

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ASCV Member Spotlight: Aiden’s Story

Did you know the Autism Society of Central Virginia was founded by a group of parents more than 40 years ago? They were looking for resources for their children and themselves. Today, the ASCV continues to be a leading voice and resource for caregivers, individuals with autism, their loved ones, and our community at large. …

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Self-advocate member Shawn deejaying an event.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022: Self-Advocate Spotlight

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Hear from Self-Advocate Council Member Shawn on what this month means to him: Have you ever had a love for something and never thought it could turn into a talent that you would be good at or even one day a business? Well, that was the case for …

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Augmentative & Alternative Communication Month 2022: Self-Advocate Spotlight

October is both National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month! Hear from Rachel, an ASCV Staff Member and Self-Advocate Council Co-Chair, on what this month means to her: “The most important lesson that I have learned in recent years is that I get to live my life on my own …

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