|
|
|
|
|
|
2018 AUTISM EXPO & WALK FOR AUTISM SPOTLIGHT -
Registration Now Open!
www.autismyork.org; click on "Expo & Walk" Tab
Saturday, April 14, 2018
11:00am- 3:00pm
Central York High School
601 Mundis MillRoad, York
Registration is OPEN for the 2018 Autism Expo & WALK for Autism, scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 11:00am-3:00pm at Central York High School (601 Mundis Mills Rd, York). For the past six years, we have welcomed over 3,000 attendees to this combined event.
The Autism Expo allows families living with autism to come together, to get information, and to connect with autism services, providers and products! We are also welcoming non-autism specific vendors! Each exhibitor will be featuring a FREE family-friendly activity or giveaway! Register today to be a Vendor.
The WALK for Autism is a special way for families, friends, students and businesses to come together and support someone affected by autism in a meaningful and fun way! Trophies will be awarded to the overall Top 3 Fundraising Teams. What are you waiting for? Create or supporta team today!
We are also looking for Volunteers andSponsors for our big day!
**NOTE: Due to current state regulations, Autism York is UNABLE to offer childcare services at the Autism Expo & WALK.**
Families will also have a great time enjoying bounce houses, face painting, a crafts table, and appearance by STAR WARS characters! Come enter for a chance to win one of our amazing raffles. Including a 50/50 Raffle! Be sure to visit one of the Food Trucks we have lined up!
If you have questions, please contact the Expo & Walk Committee at [email protected],call 717-801-1272,or visit our Expo & Walk Homepage. We hope to see you at this exciting event!
|
|
|
|
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUNDRAISERSPOTLIGHT -
|
|
|
|
Jersey Mike's Sub "Month of Giving" Campaign
March 1-31, 2018
10:00am-9:00pm, daily
Queensgate Town Center: 1911 Springwood Road, York (by Frank's Theater's)
Jersey Mike’s Subs has once again chosen Autism York to be their “Month of Giving” charity of choice!For the entire month of March, you can stop in at their location (Queensgate Town Center; 1911 Springwood Road, York), pick up some subs, wraps or desserts, and make a donation to Autism York. They are open 10am-9pm daily.
In addition, Wednesday, March 28, 2018 is Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving", where 100% of the proceeds from the entire day’s sales on will be donated to Autism York!
Thank you, Jersey Mike’s Subs, for your continued community support!
|
|
|
|
FAMILYSOCIAL EVENT SPOTLIGHT-
Tumble Town!
Saturday, March 17, 2018
9:00-10:00am
York Galleria Mall
Please join us for a fun-filled morning atTumble Townin the York Galleria Mall! Our play dates atTumbleTownare a great place for the kids to unwind and for parents to chat! This is a kid friendly and secure indoor play place.
TumbleTownopens exclusively for Autism York from 9:00-10:00 am only. Our group will have to exit the play area prior to Tumble Town opening to the public at 10:00 am. Please be prepared for possible lines when you check in your child. No RSVP necessary.
This event is FREE for children on the autism spectrum and their siblings!
Our events have become increasingly popular, please plan accordingly. Unless otherwise noted, there is no limit to the number of guests welcome to attend.
|
|
|
|
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].
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph Terch
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
ADULT & TEEN MEET-UP COMBINED EVENTSPOTLIGHT -
|
|
|
|
Snow Tubing
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
6:00-8:00pm (Passes valid until 11:00pm)
Avalanche Xpress at Heritage Hills Resort(2700 Mount Rose Avenue, York)
Autism York will pay for each Adulton the spectrum and ONE accompanying friend, OR each Teenon the spectrum and ONE accompanying adult.
Join us for a night of snow tubing at Avalanche Xpress! Autism York will cover the cost for each Adult on the spectrum and ONE accompanying friend OR each Teen on the spectrum and ONE accompanying adult. (It is not necessary that the adult snow tube with their Teen, only to supervise them during the event.)
We will meet as a group at the entrance. We are welcoming groups and invite new participants to attend. Please arrive a few minutes early so that we may begin as a group.
Please check your email and/or Autism York’s Facebook page for weather-related postponements or cancellations.
Questions? Contact Amy Sipe at: [email protected]or Kyle Dunlap at: [email protected].
|
|
|
|
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT-
Fundraising
We wanted to acknowledge the many community members who have taken the time to plan, organize, and hold fundraisers for Autism York. We are constantly amazed and grateful for the community’s support of our organization!
|
|
|
|
- We wanted to extend our sincere appreciation to GEA North America. As a result of their incredible October Golf Outing, they were able to raise over $7,100 to Autism York! Thank you for this MOST generous donation!
|
|
|
- We wanted to give a special shout-out to Jennifer Diehl who planned, organized and orchestrated the 2nd Annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar, which raised over $1,000 for Autism York! Thank you for your on-going support!
|
|
|
- Many thanks to Scott Baublitz, owner of NrGize Lifestyle Café. He organized and ran a raffle during his Customer Appreciation Day, generating over $400! We truly appreciate all of your hard work and creativity!
|
|
|
- Melissa Miller of Shuckin’ for Autism, donated $90, which represents 10% of her commission from her business of customers shucking oysters and revealing pearls! Thank you for your ongoing support!
|
|
|
|
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].
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph Terch
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
MONTHLY MEETINGSPOTLIGHT -
|
|
|
|
"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.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
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].
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph Terch
|
|
|
|
|
|
SPECIAL EVENT SPOTLIGHT -
Cookies & Cocoa With Santa!
Saturday, December 2, 2017
2:00-4:00pm
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dover
PA 9 N. Main Street, Dover
Join us as we celebrate the season! Stop by for a cup of hot cocoa, cookies, and a chance to see Santa!Parents are welcome to take pictures of their children with our autism-friendly Santa, so make sure to bring your camera!
This special event is open to ALL children on the spectrum; all ages and abilities. Families and siblings are welcome too!
No RSVP is necessary; just come out and enjoy!
NOTE: There will be no childcare at this event. Parents will be responsible for their children.
|
|
|
|
SHOP AMAZONSMILE-
And Earn Money For Autism York!
Christmas is right around the corner, and what better way to buy your gifts AND give back to Autism York than to purchase your gifts through AmazonSmile!
We wanted to remind you all of a simple way to earn money for Autism York! Please shop at AmazonSmile and designate Autism York as your charity!
When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase to Autism York! Bookmark the link and support us every time you shop! Prime Memberships work with this as well!
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same process, same service.
|
|
|
|
MONTHLY MEETINGS REMINDER -
We wanted to remind everyone that Autism York suspends its regularly scheduled Monthly Meetings during the month of December due to the busy nature of the holiday season.
Meetings will resume in January, 2018. Stay tuned for meeting announcements.
|
|
|
|
COMMUNITYSPOTLIGHT -
Fundraising
|
|
|
|
We wanted to acknowledge the following community members who have taken the time to plan, organize, and hold fundraisers for Autism York. We are constantly amazed and grateful for the community’s support of our organization!
|
|
|
- We wanted to extend our sincere appreciation to Mack Madness for donating $2,000 to Autism York, honoring their late daughter, McKenzie, who passed away due to complications from Leukemia in February of 2009. We appreciate your continued support!
|
|
|
- The dedicated workers of the Sprenkle Village Garden Club have donated $400! Its members sow and harvest fruits and vegetable throughout the growing seasons. These are then purchased by residents of their Village, by donation. Thank you for your on-going support!
|
|
|
- Many thanks toDiane Spangler, Independent Consultant for Thirty-One Gifts.For the months of April and May, she donated 10% of her sales to Autism York, resulting in $58!
|
|
|
- Melissa Miller of Shuckin' for Autism,donated $15, which represents 10% of her sales from her business of customers shucking oysters and revealing pearls. Thank you!
|
|
|
|
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].
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph Terch
|