The Athletes for Autism Foundation will host a community-wide event for individuals with autism and their families on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee.
All are welcome to attend, including those not affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the first 100 to RSVP for the event will receive free admission. Attendees also will receive a complementary Autism Day at Discovery World Guidebook created by Autism Speaks Milwaukee, which gives sensory details about each Discovery World exhibit.
To RSVP for the event, please visit the Athletes for Autism website, http://www.athletesforautismfoundation.org/#!events/c1w3x or call (414) 562-9480 or (414) 803-9676.
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Staff present on Autism Day at Discovery World has received educational training on autism and interacting with this specific community. In the future, Discovery World plans to use this training presentation to educate its entire staff on this growing epidemic.
Autism Speaks Milwaukee focuses on science and research, family services, awareness and advocacy in the Milwaukee area and across 10 university campuses. The organization hosts three annual community awareness and fundraising events, as well as smaller community-based events, throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events, please visit www.autismspeaks.org/Wisconsin.
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Athletes for Autism Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services and fitness options for individuals, and providing the latest information regarding treatment and education to families.
Discovery World is Milwaukee’s premier center for public innovation, which connects people with innovation and creativity. Discovery World offers enhanced experiences and customized programs in technology, the environment and freshwater. For more information, visit www.discoveryworld.org.
For more information on Autism Day at Discovery World, please contact Mallory Walsh at milwaukee@autismspeaks.org.
