This program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! Tickets are just $5.
*LOOKING AHEAD....* * * *Saturday, April 14: Local Autism Conference: 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m.* Waisman Center: 1500 Highland Avenue, Madison
This free conference hosted by ASGM will offer sessions focused on a variety of topics as they pertain to autism. Increase your understanding of using video for learning, enhance your knowledge of using apps for communication, discover details around the IEP, and much more,* *including round table discussions for moms, dads and grandparents. Also, enjoy a small on-site raffle and resource fair. If your group would like to have a table, please email autismmadi...@gmail.com. We will provide a box lunch for a minimal cost. See more information at www.autismmadison.org. *Please pre-register by April 11 at autismmadi...@gmail.com using the word "conference" in the subject line. *Plan on attending because this is worth your time and SPREAD THE WORD because the more we have, the more rewarding the experience!
*Sunday, April 22: One Walk, Big Strides for Autism Awareness Walk: 9 a.m.-noon* Vilas Park: 702 S. Randall Avenue, Madison (near the zoo)
Join us for our 2nd annual walk to commemorate April as autism awareness month. We will meet at the Vilas Park shelter across the footbridge from the playground and walk through the park to Monroe Street, down toward the arboretum and back. The 5k route is tree lined and will give the face of autism some good visibility. Families and those on the spectrum who are comfortable with this kind of event are especially welcome!
Entry fees: 1 foot (1 walker): $20, 2 feet (2 walkers): $40 and 2 pair (4 walkers or family of 4+): $50. *Gather $50 or more in pledges and have your entry fee waived.* The person who raises the most money in pledge dollars will win an overnight package to the Concourse Hotel. Walk tee shirts will be reserved for the first 200 pre-registered participants.
We will have a small resource fair with partner agencies hosting tables with information about their clinics, therapies and services. If your group would like to have a table, please email autismmadi...@gmail.com. Discovery Toys will be present with an interactive toy exhibit and there will be a martial arts demonstration with the chance to participate. Face painting, arts and crafts and the playground will also be sure to entertain!
*Pre-register by emailing autismmadi...@gmail.com to have registration/pledge forms mailed to you. You may also download the form beginning April 3 at autismmadison.org. *
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Our annual banquet was a success. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the evening as well as those who sponsored tables and contributed items to our auction and raffle. A special thank you to our UW student partner group, Badgers with a Heart, who helped run the registration table and sold raffle tickets. ________________________________________________________________________
The annual ASW state conference is being held in Green Bay, May 3-5. More details will follow in upcoming News You Can Use, however there are a few more scholarships available to those who want to attend but can not afford the cost of the conference. Please, if you have received a scholarship in the past three years, do not apply again for this year. In order for us to make it fair for all, we need to spread the resources across a varied group of attendees. Please email autismmadi...@gmail.com to apply for a scholarship or for more information by April 14. Be sure to include how many days you plan on attending the conference. The scholarship applies only to the conference fee. _________________________________________________________________________
Are you a runner? ASGM is looking for some members/supporters to run Crazy Legs Saturday, April 28 with member family's TEAM IMOK. This team (In Memory of Kevin) runs in honor of their son, brother, nephew, and friend who had autism and passed away four years ago. Kevin would have been 18 this April. It would be fitting for ASGM to have a presence running alongside and in support of TEAM IMOK. Proceeds from the team's post-race party benefit ASGM. Email autismmadi...@gmail.com to join our group. Formal registration for the Crazy Legs race can be completed at http://www.crazylegsclassic.com/registration.cfm.
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Want to help out at the local conference or awareness walk this month? Email autismmadi...@gmail.com to lend your time and efforts. Interested in helping with any of our other events or offerings? Let us know.
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On Monday, March 19, Gov. Walker signed several important pieces of disability-related legislation into law: -- lifting the enrollment caps on long-term care programs, including Family Care -- the Seclusion and Restraint bill, limiting seclusion and restraint in schools -- the People First bill, replacing the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in Wisconsin statute
Thank you to everyone who helped advocate to bring these victories to pass!
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*Sunday, April 22: One Walk, Big Strides for Autism Awareness Walk: 9 a.m.-noon* Vilas Park Shelter: *Best way to find us is to drive down Monroe Street to Edgewood Avenue. Follow Edgewood Ave. up the hill and down into the park. You will drive over the one way bridge and the shelter will be on your left with Lake Wingra on your right. *
Join us for our 2nd annual walk to commemorate April as autism awareness month. We will meet at the Vilas Park shelter across the footbridge from the playground and walk through the park to Monroe Street, down toward the arboretum and back. The 5k route is tree lined and will give the face of autism some good visibility. Families and those on the spectrum who are comfortable with this kind of event are especially welcome!
Entry fees: 1 foot (1 walker): $20, 2 feet (2 walkers): $30 and 2 pair (4 walkers or family of 4+): $50. *Gather $50 or more in pledges and have your entry fee waived.* The person who raises the most money in pledge dollars will win an overnight package to the Concourse Hotel. *Please bring all registration money and pledges to the walk.* Walk tee shirts will be reserved for the first 200 pre-registered participants.
We will have a small resource fair with partner agencies hosting tables with information about their clinics, therapies and services. If your group would like to have a table, please email autismmadi...@gmail.com. Discovery Toys will be present with an interactive toy exhibit and there will be a martial arts demonstration with the chance to participate. Face painting, arts and crafts and the playground will also be sure to entertain!
*Pre-register by emailing autismmadi...@gmail.com to have registration/pledge forms mailed to you. You may also download the form at autismmadison.org. *
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Our first ever conference was a great success. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the variety of informational sessions and MANY thanks again to all of our wonderful presenters. A special thank you goes out to all of our partner agency friends who hosted tables for their organizations in our resource fair. ________________________________________________________________________
It has come to our attention that the Autism Society of America has sent out requests for donations to members living in our area. While the decision to support their efforts is yours alone, *please remember that any donation given to ASGM stays here locally in South Central WI to support your family, friends and neighbors affected by autism spectrum disorders. * _________________________________________________________________________
Are you a runner? ASGM is looking for some members/supporters to run Crazy Legs Saturday, April 28 with member family's TEAM IMOK. This team (In Memory of Kevin) runs in honor of their son, brother, nephew, and friend who had autism and passed away four years ago. Kevin would have been 18 this April. It would be fitting for ASGM to have a presence running alongside and in support of TEAM IMOK. Proceeds from the team's post-race party benefit ASGM. Email autismmadi...@gmail.com to join our group. Formal registration for the Crazy Legs race can be completed at http://www.crazylegsclassic.com/registration.cfm. ___________________________________________________________________________
Are you or a loved one on the spectrum considering college or vocational school? ASGM is offering a scholarship to help with the cost of post-secondary education. We also have a scholarship available for an individual who is enrolled in a post-secondary degree program that serves individuals with autism related challenges. Forms can be downloaded from our website OR a form can be mailed to you by requesting one at autismmadi...@gmail.com.
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Want to help out at one of our events or educational offerings? Email autismmadi...@gmail.com to lend your time and efforts.
*Saturday, May 5: Sensory Friendly Film: "Pirates! Band of Misfits":
10-11:30 a.m.*
AMC-18: 6091 McKee Rd., Fitchburg
This program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their
favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums
dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and
audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!
Tickets are just $5.
*Saturday, May 5: KEVA Kidz Sports on the Spectrum: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.*
KEVA Sports Center: 8312 Forsythia Street, Middleton
Join us for fun inside and out on courts and fields! Play beach ball
volleyball, basketball, tennis and throw the football and maybe even
a Frisbee in areas reserved just for the Autism Society. *Please RSVP to
autismmadi...@gmail.com with "Sports" in the subject line so we know to
expect you.*
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*MOMS...please encourage the dad in your child's life to come out to KEVA
for a "Dads Straight Talk" during the Sports on the Spectrum event from
about 11-noon.*
LOOKING AHEAD...
Our annual membership picnic and Mallards ball game is just around the
corner. *Please SAVE THE DATE....*
*Saturday, June 23: Membership Picnic: noon - 3 p.m. (eating lunch at 12;30)
*
Warner Park: 1625 Northport Dr., Madison
Bring your family and friends to our annual picnic. The Autism Society will
provide sub sandwiches, chips and a drink. All you need to supply is a
salad or dessert to pass and a fun outside game. *Please RSVP to
autismmadi...@gmail.com with "Picnic" in the subject line so we know how
many subs to order. Please indicate the total number of people in your
group. *
*
*
*Saturday, June 23: Mallards Game: 5:30 p.m. Gates open and 6:30 p.m. Game
begins*
Warner Park: 1625 Northport Dr., Madison
Come to the ball game AND build autism awareness in one fun evening. More
information on how to purchase tickets to come.
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The annual ASW state conference is being held in Green Bay, May 3-5.
Details from the conference will be highlighted in upcoming News You Can
Use emails. Please note, this is the last year for a while that the
conference will be held in Green Bay. ASW and the Kalahari Resort in the WI
Dells have signed a contract to host the conference there for the next
several years.
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Are you or a loved one on the spectrum considering college or vocational
school? ASGM is offering a scholarship to help with the cost of
post-secondary education. We also have a scholarship available for an
individual who is enrolled in a post-secondary degree program that serves
individuals with autism related challenges. Forms can be downloaded from
our website OR a form can be mailed to you by requesting one at
autismmadi...@gmail.com <autismmadi...@gmail.com.>
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WE NEED BRATFEST volunteers. For each hour worked, we receive proceeds.
Please contact autismmadi...@gmail.com to volunteer for a variety of tasks.
The following shifts need staffing:
Friday, 5/25: 1-2:30 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m.: Bag Opener
Friday, 5/25: 4-6:00 p.m.: Griller
Sunday, 5/27: 12-2 p.m.: Griller
Sunday, 5/27: 2-4 p.m.: Griller
Sunday, 5/27: 4-6 p.m.: Griller
Monday, 5/28: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sparkle Patrol
Monday, 5/28: 1-4 p.m.: Sparkle Patrol
Monday, 5/28: 4-6 p.m.: Griller
Monday, 5/28: 6-8 p.m.: Griller
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Support is building in Congress for the Achieving a Better Life Experience
(ABLE) Act which would allow the creation of tax-free savings accounts for
Americans with disabilities, including autism. Over 130 members of the U.S.
House of Representatives and 14 Senators have signed on as co-sponsors, and
50 disabilities organizations are advocating for passage this year. Please
join us Wednesday April 25 for a National ABLE Act Call-in Day -- call your
Members of Congress to urge their support! Phone numbers and a brief
script are available on the ASGM Advocacy Events and Alerts page,
http://autismmadison.org/advocacy-events/
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This group of adults (18 and over) is comprised mostly of individuals
diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum but is welcoming of anyone who
feels he/she might have an autism spectrum disorder. The group meets to
discuss life issues on the spectrum and support one another in bringing any
pertinent topics to the open meeting format.
*Wednesday, May 23: Autism 101: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
*Midvale Lutheran Community Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, Madison, WI (Room 131
on main level)
When a child is first diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD),
most parents aren’t exactly sure what it means. It’s hard to explain your
child to others if you don’t understand him or her yourself. At this
session, learn about ASD, discuss parenting issues and what the Autism
Society can do for you.
**
LOOKING AHEAD...
Our annual membership picnic and Mallards ball game is just around the
corner. *Please SAVE THE DATE....*
*Saturday, June 23: Membership Picnic: noon - 3 p.m. (eating lunch at 12;30)
*
Warner Park: 1625 Northport Dr., Madison
Bring your family and friends to our annual picnic. The Autism Society will
provide sub sandwiches, chips and a drink. All you need to supply is a
salad or dessert to pass and a fun outside game. *Please RSVP to
autismmadi...@gmail.com with "Picnic" in the subject line so we know how
many subs to order. Please indicate the total number of people in your
group. *
*
*
*Saturday, June 23: Mallards Game: 5:30 p.m. Gates open and 6:30 p.m. Game
begins*
Warner Park: 1625 Northport Dr., Madison
Come to the ball game AND build autism awareness in one fun evening. More
information on how to purchase tickets to come.
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For over 50 years, the Autism Society of Greater Madison has been a local
resource for support for individuals and families affected by autism
spectrum disorders. While we serve Madison and Dane county, we also serve 9
surrounding counties. The Greater Madison part of our name does not
necessarily convey this fact regarding our larger reach. For this reason,
many individuals and families in outlying areas do not recognize that we
can provide them help.
As an organization, we have made the decision to *change our name* to
the *Autism
Society of South Central Wisconsin*. We will continue to host all of the
same events and offerings in the hopes that our new name will be more
inclusive of all individuals and families in the areas we serve. We
currently have volunteer coordinators working in counties to organize the
kinds of things we currently provide to the greater Madison community.
Look for our logo which will undergo minimal changes and new merchandise
coming soon!
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QUICK...the deadline for our scholarships is approaching!
Are you or a loved one on the spectrum considering college or vocational
school?
We are offering a scholarship to help with the cost of post-secondary
education.
*KEVIN PEYTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP* Application Form
(Spectrum)<http://autismmadison.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/scholarship-form-spe...>
We also have a scholarship available for an individual who is enrolled in a
post-secondary degree program that serves individuals with autism related
challenges.
*KADANE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP* Application Form
(Non-Spectrum)<http://autismmadison.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/scholarship-form-non...>
Forms can be downloaded by clicking on the above links OR a form can be
mailed to you by sending a request to autismmadi...@gmail.com
Applications *must be received by June 1, 2012* to be considered. Winners
will be notified and announcements will be made at our Annual Membership
Picnic at Warner Park on Saturday, June 23rd.
at autismmadi...@gmail.com <autismmadi...@gmail.com.>
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Calling all artists...members and parents of a young person on the
spectrum, Bonnie Lubet and Mark Dilley own Lovely Days & Teaching Studio in
Paoli. EVERY Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, they offer inclusive, sensory
friendly art instruction classes. For more information, please visit
www.lovelydaysinpaoli.com/classes
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WE NEED BRATFEST volunteers. For each hour worked, we receive proceeds.
Please contact autismmadi...@gmail.com to volunteer for a variety of tasks.
The following shifts need staffing:
Friday, 5/25: 1-2:30 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m.: Bag Opener
Friday, 5/25: 4-6:00 p.m.: Griller
Sunday, 5/27: 12-2 p.m.: Griller
Sunday, 5/27: 2-4 p.m.: Griller
Sunday, 5/27: 4-6 p.m.: Griller
Monday, 5/28: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sparkle Patrol
Monday, 5/28: 1-4 p.m.: Sparkle Patrol
Monday, 5/28: 4-6 p.m.: Griller
Monday, 5/28: 6-8 p.m.: Griller
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Wisconsin's first Integrated Employment Summit, co-sponsored by Wisconsin
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and APSE, will be held
Tuesday May 22 . The summit will bring people together from across the
state for an overview of innovative employment practices and success
stories that are improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities
in Wisconsin. To register for the summit, visit the conference page at
http://www.wi-bpdd.org/employmentsummit/. The registration fee is $25. To
request an event fee waiver, prior to registering online contact Ann
Sievert at ann.siev...@wisconsin.gov
or (608) 267-9897. *The deadline to register is Friday, May 18.*
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The Autism Society, both nationally and here in south-central Wisconsin,
supports the principles of Employment First. The Employment First movement
promotes competitive employment in the general workforce, at competitive
wages, for people with disabilities. The Survival Coalition, to which our
organization belongs, has released a paper describing Employment First
initiatives in other states and advocating that Wisconsin become the 15th
state to enact an Employment First initiative. Read more at
http://tinyurl.com/7zuut7d.
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