October 15, 2015 E-Newsletter
Registration is Now Open for FREE Workshops!!
ASRC 2015 Autism Resource Fair – November 7
Join us at 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!! New this year – Kid’s Activities! Come meet Star Wars™ characters, play in the Lego® tent, or the Puzzlethon™ tent! Also new, you can have an IEP Review Consultation with an experienced special education advocate! Workshop, consultation and all other details are here! Need flyers? Files are availablehere for you to print out, or request flyers for your class, coworkers, parents, teachers, clients – anyone!
Boot Camp Opportunity Kicks Off Fall Training
Willington Location Hosted by Success SEPTO
“Basic Training: Parent Advocacy” Boot Camp series comes to Willington! The Boot Camp format of four, non-consecutive Saturday morning sessions will provide firm footing on topics of special ed, IEP, working with educators, appropriate programming, and first steps to transition planning. IEP review included! Register now! More…
Tween, Teen & Young Adult Social Recreation Programs
Registration for Fall Guys Group Now Open!
From laser tag to the Renaissance Faire! Don’t miss out on crafts, outings, cooking, parties and more skill-building activities planned for our fall Social Groups! Northern and Central CT groups, guys and gals ages teen through young adult are welcome. Register now! More…
NEW!! Teen Community Action Program
Available to Soc/Rec Members in Central CT
Social awareness and service reaches out to the community! Helping those in need, making new friends, and promote and understanding of the personal and community benefits of volunteering. 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! 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. Next meeting Saturday, October 17.Contact us to register!
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!
Housing Choice Voucher Program:
Section 8 Program Applications Open
- New Britain provides voucher for rental units; applications open October 13 with deadline of October 16.
- Darien program provides voucher to purchase condo unit in a housing development; applications open October 12 with deadline of October 16.
- Mansfield program is available for voucher, but is not immediately portable; applications open October 21 with a deadline of October 23.
More info…Need Housing Help?
The ASRC web site now offers some helpful tools for dealing with housing issues. Questions can be directed to info@autismconnecticut.org, or call ASRC during office hours - 203.265.7717.
