Join ASCV on Saturday, September 15 for a Sensory Friendly Movie featuring Jurassic World. This event will take place at The Byrd Theater on Cary Street! Showtime is 2pm.
Help ASCV Expand Its 2018 Scholarship Program!
Inspired by the impact our scholarship programs have on local families, a generous anonymous donor has agreed to match donations to our scholarship fund dollar for dollar up to $4,000 in a two-week campaign from July 31st to August 14th.
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NEW DATE! The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is hosting its first annual golf tournament!
The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is hosting its first annual golf tournament!
When: NEW DATE – Thursday, October 25, 2018
Where: Brandermill Country Club
Sponsorships range from $250-$2,500 and offer a variety of marketing and exposure opportunities. Individual registration is $125, and teams of four are $500. Registration includes a boxed lunch, dinner reception, 18 holes with cart, welcome bag, contests, prize drawings, and more!
General Assembly Approves 1,695 New DD Waivers!
Developmental Disability (DD) Waivers allow qualifying individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities to receive the services and supports they need to live in their homes and communities The Governor’s proposed 2018 budget included only 875 DD waiver slots for the 12,501 people who are on waiting lists for the DD Waiver program. Approximately 3,156 of those individuals are considered to be Priority Level 1 or in urgent need of a waiver.
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Autism Society Central VA 2018 Autism 5K Run/Walk a Big Success!
Thank you to all who joined the ASCV for another successful 5K Run/Walk for Autism! Over 1200 runners/walkers and 75 teams participated in this year’s 5K on Saturday morning, May 26th. The participants spent time visiting with event sponsors, many of whom provided helpful information on community resources for those on the spectrum. Families also enjoyed Chick-fil-a, Kona Ice and Raise Coffee, Inc. refreshments, while the kids enjoyed Capital One’s balloon artist and the ASCV Kid Zone with bubbles and inflatables. This year’s newest addition, the SunTrust Photo Booth was a big hit with young and old alike, with the photos being posted to Facebook, for all to share with family and friends. #ASCV5K
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AUTISM INCIDENCE RATE INCREASED TO 1 IN EVERY 59 CHILDREN
On Thursday, April 26, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released their report increasing the incidence rate of autism among eight-year-old children in the United States to 1 in 59. The rate has increased by 13.2% since 2014 when the rate was around 1 in 68.
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ASCV’s Sensory Friendly Movie at The Byrd Theatre: PETER RABBIT
The ASCV and The Byrd Theatre’s are hosting a SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE, PETER RABBIT, on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The show begins at 2:00pm (Box office opens at 1:30pm) Location: Byrd Theatre (2908 West Cary Street Richmond, VA 23221)
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ASCV 16th Annual 5K RUN/WALK FOR AUTISM is 2 weeks Away!
There’s still time to register, start a team and fundraise for the Autism Society Central VA’s 16th Annual 5K Run/Walk. Register your team today to go after one of the 11 trophies that will be handed out on race day!
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Sensory Friendly Movie at The Byrd Theatre: The Greatest Showman
Autism Society Central VA Support Groups
Sometimes it can feel like you are all alone on this autism journey, and there is no substitute for face-to-face connection when you need a friend.
Join us at one of our ASCV support groups for a time to share triumphs, frustrations and to be around others who get the highs and lows of raising a child/supporting an adult on the autism spectrum.
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