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SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR-
2018 Autism Expo &
WALK for Autism!
Saturday, April 14, 2018
11:00am- 3:00pm
Central York High School
601 Mundis MillRoad, York
Save the date and mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Autism Expo & Walk for Autism!
The Autism Expo will feature an extensive array of autism specific AND non-autism specific Vendors and Service Providers. Craft and direct sale vendors will be able to help you with your shopping, autism service and autism informational needs! This event allows families and individuals affected by autism to network and locate appropriate resources.
The WALK for Autism is a special way for families, friends, students and businesses to come together and show their support for those affected by autism in a meaningful and fun way!
There are many opportunities to be involved in this family-friendly day: create a Team and Walk for Autism; volunteer; become acorporate sponsor; or come set up a table at the Expo if you’re a Vendor or if you’re an autism-specific service provider.
Walk Registration, Vendor Registration & Corporate Sponsorship Information coming soon!
If you have questions, please contact the Expo & Walk Committee at [email protected] or call 717-801-1272.
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MONTHLY MEETINGSPOTLIGHT -
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"Customized Employment" with Guest Speaker Julie Rasmuson
Thursday, January 4, 2018
7:00-8:00pm
The Jewish Community Center (2000 Hollywood Drive, York)
Join us for an evening of information and discussion surrounding Customized Employment and current available funding for individuals interested in joining the workforce with guest speaker Julie Rasmuson.
Customized Employment is focused on gaining employment for individuals with disabilities by paying particular attention to their individual interests, skills, and conditions for work. The customized employment process is designed to match the identified contributions and skills of a job seeker with an employer’s needs. This is the current trend in job development in the State of Pennsylvania.
Julie Rasmuson is a Certified Customized Employment Specialist and Certified Job Developer as well as an Education Inclusion Specialist with The Arc of Pennsylvania. She has two children of her own and serves on the Board of Autism York.
Autism York will be serving light refreshments, and a door prize will be given away! No RSVP necessary.
Child care is provided by at least two professional staff who are experienced with children on the autism spectrum. If a child exhibits behaviors that are not easily redirected by the staff, parents may be called from the meeting to come help their child.
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FAMILYSOCIAL EVENT SPOTLIGHT-
Indoor Swimming
Saturday, January 13, 2018
12:00-3:00pm
York YMCA
90 Newberry Street, York
(Parking is available behind the YMCA)
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their immediate families are invited to join us for an afternoon of swimming in the YMCA’s heated indoor pool!
All swimmers must be accompanied by an adult during the entire event. Parents are welcome to view swimmers from the pool deck. Non swimmers must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. No RSVP necessary. Just come out and enjoy!
Note: Pool is 4ft. to 10ft. in depth. Please take into consideration when deciding who is eligible to participate in this event.
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Our Mission
The mission of Autism York is to provide support to individuals on the autism spectrum, their parents, families and friends. Our group exists for the sole purpose of providing support in a safe and friendly environment. It is the intention of Autism York as a group to promote understanding and respect of all families and the choices they make regarding therapies and interventions. Through this group we will offer opportunities for families and individuals on the autism spectrum to learn, grow, and develop relationships that help guide one another through this journey.
Autism York is first and foremost a family support group. Nothing we do is intended to provide therapeutic benefit. Autism York strongly encourages families and individuals to utilize and rely on the advice of professional service providers as indicated by their individual situations. The information and resources we provide are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.
Contact Us
For more specifics about individual meetings or events, or to sign up to receive email announcements, please visit our website at www.autismyork.org, call us at 717.801.1272 or email us at [email protected].
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