July 16, 2015 E-Newsletter

July 16, 2015 E-Newsletter

ASRC Summer Special Events – Great Activities!!
Registration Open for Minions & FroYo!
Teens through young adults! Don’t miss the summer fun planned with YOU in mind! The “Minions” movie and FroYo is up next on the schedule for Saturday, July 25! The Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, August 9 has limited capacity, so register now and don’t miss a minute of the fun!
Motorcycle Enthusiasts! This Event is for YOU!!
2nd Annual Ben Williams Memorial Bike Run & Benefit for Autism
A great day of motorcycle riding is planned on August 23 starting in Willimantic with a ride route through Eastern CT! Three stops on the route plus benefit at the French Club in Windham. Food, band, awards, and more! Proceeds benefit ASRC programs and services. Pre-register for the event here!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 helpyou, 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.

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…ASRC Resource Directory is Online?
Our indispensable ASRC Autism Resource Guide has been updated and expanded in its new format as an online searchable directory! Resources and service providers from every region in Connecticut are now just a few clicks away! Searchable database here

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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