ASCV Membership Archives - Autism Society of Central Virginia

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2024: Self-Advocate Spotlight

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an important time dedicated to raising awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. It is also a time to acknowledge the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in […]

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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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