Autism Services Resources Connecticut Newsletter

July 30, 2015 E-Newsletter

ASRC Summer Special Events – Great Activities!!
Registration Open for Scavenger Hunt!
Teens through young adults! More summer fun planned with YOU in mind! The Scavenger Hunt in Middletown on Sunday, August 9 has just a few spaces left, so register now and don’t miss a minute of the fun! Back-to-School Shopping Day on Sunday, August 23 registration also now open!

It’s Motorcycle Season – Pre-Register Now!!
2nd Annual Ben Williams Memorial Bike Run & Benefit for Autism
Start your engines and participate on Sunday, August 23! Scenic Eastern CT ride starting in Willimantic with a ride route including three stops, plus the final location at the French Club in Windham. Food, band, awards, and more! Proceeds benefit ASRC programs and services. Pre-register for the event here! Grand Piano Needs a Home!
FREE Instrument to Family/Individual with ASD
Good friends of ASRC have asked that we offer their cherished grand piano to our community! This offer is first come-first served, that the new owners be a family/individual with ASD, and that you provide the piano moving expenses. Contact us ASAP! Visit the ASRC Booth at Autism Awareness Day!

CT Open, New Haven on Wednesday, August 26
ASRC will be on hand to help raise autism awareness and provide information to CT Open attendees for both the morning and evening session. Stop by and say “Hi”! We’ll have autism art t-shirts, autism awareness car magnets, autism ribbon pins and more! A great way to spend a summer day!

Thinking of Doing a Summer Fundraiser?
Let ASRC Help YOU Support Our Programs and Services!
We have so many individuals who contact us about their great ideas for helping us financially – you’ve seen many of them celebrated here on our e-news! We want to let you know that we are available to help with any event you have in mind! We can help you, help us!

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!! Details coming later this summer!

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.

DDS Employment Steering Committee Requests YOUR Help!
If you are a parent, caregiver, family member, educator, employer, service provider, or person with ASD, please take 10 minutes to complete a survey that will help guide improvements in competitive employment for those in our community. Thanks for your valuable input!

ASRC Summer Reading Pick:
Career Coaching Strategies Begin Now!! Whatever age, the future of those with ASD’s is always on our mind! “Helping Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome Get & Stay Hired” is must reading for all parents and professionals looking to guide lives into a happy and productive future. Author Barbara Bissonnette is on the schedule for our 2016 Autism Conference! Book is available from our friends at Jessica Kingsley; also as an e-book. Did You Know…

Looking for What’s Going on in CT? Those summer months are a great time to check the ASRC Community Announcements! Click here for ongoing activities, research projects, and special announcements from and for the CT autism community!Did you know your employer may

MATCH your Walk donations?
Make your fundraising efforts count for more! Check with your employer about matching funds policies. Contact the ASRC office for certification and any other help you may need to process these matching gifts!

Special Thanks to our 2015 Walk Sponsors
Your support means so much to ASRC programs and services, and the families, individuals, and professionals we serve!

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