August 20, 2015 E-Newsletter
2nd Annual Ben Williams Memorial Bike Run & Benefit for Autism
Single Riders, Couples, and Non-Riders Can Participate!
Join us this Sunday, August 23 for a 3-stop riding tour through scenic Eastern CT starting in Chaplin and ending at the benefit’s celebration location, the French Club in Windham. Food & drink, live band, awards, and more! Proceeds benefit ASRC programs and services. Pre-register for the event here!
Don’t Miss the Last ASRC Summer Special Event!!
Student Shopping Trip at West Farms Mall – This Sunday!
Attention students, aged teen through young adults! The last of our summer fun special events is a Back-to-School Shopping Day! Register now for the Sunday, August 23 shopping excursion! More social groups fun being planned for fall - watch for details coming soon for how to register!
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Visit the ASRC Booth at Autism Awareness Day!
CT Open, New Haven on Wednesday, August 26
Summer’s not over yet!! ASRC will be on hand to help raise autism awareness and provide information to CT Open attendees for both the morning and evening sessions. Stop by - we’ll have autism art t-shirts, autism awareness car magnets, autism ribbon pins and more!
NEW!! Job Club for ASD Adults
Meets Monthly at ASRC Office in Wallingford
Are you an adult with ASD trying to find a job? Or if you have a job, are you looking to learn new skills, advance your career, or problem-solve in your current position? Join our new Job Club starting Saturday, September 19, 10-11:30am at the ASRC office in Wallingford. Meeting monthly, we can help you develop workplace skills, share advice and job leads, talk about employment-related issues, and more. Parents and other support persons are also welcome. Contact us to register!Training, Workshops, and Support Programs for Fall!
Boot Camps, Parent Speaker Series, and Advocacy Return!
Rev up your knowledge base this fall with ASRC programs! Our popular Boot Camp sessions come to New Haven and Willington. Our “flagship” Parent Advocacy Training Series – Navigating Life on the Spectrum, the comprehensive 10-week course, will be held in Wallingford. Parent Speaker Series will feature presentations on topics such as sexuality, speech & language, and dispute resolution. Information, course descriptions and registration here!
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Save the Date!! And Spread the Word!!
ASRC 2015 Autism Resource Fair – November 7
Mark your calendars now for the 2015 ASRC Autism Resource Fair on Saturday, November 7 at the Oakdale Theater complex in Wallingford, CT. Over 100 exhibitors, free workshops, bookstore and more!!Workshop details and registration coming in September!
You Can Bring Autism Puzzlethon™ to Your Local Area
Looking for a fun way to support ASRC while creating social opportunities for your community? Our innovative program, Autism Puzzlethon™ is great for schools, civic organizations, youth groups, or ANYONE! Great activity for high school Community Service Projects. Full organizational packet available! Contact us for more details to schedule an event in your area!
Need Housing Help?
The ASRC web site now offers some helpful tools for dealing with housing issues. Questions can also be directed to our ASRC Housing Consultant, Renee DePastino, or by calling ASRC during office hours - 203.265.7717.