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2009/2010ASA Broward Highlights

The 2000/2010 year was an awesome year for the Broward Chapter of the Autism Society. Some of the events held include:

Trainings for parents and the community on a variety of topics including:

· Understanding the Medicaid Waiver Program

· Wills, Trusts and Guardianships

· How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Education

· Sexuality and Autism

· Annual Summer Camp Information Meeting

· Theory of Mind: How it Impacts Social Skills

· Applied Behavior Analysis – Evidence Based Intervention

· Balancing Adulthood

· Eating & Sleeping Issues In Autism

· Annual Transition Training

· Funding over 20 children with summer camp scholarships and over 40 with gymnastics scholarships.

There were many community trainings, fun events for families and autism awareness campaigns. See the below information for pictures and details.

**********************

Training in Transition

Training In Transition Seminar

For: VR Counselors, Job Coaches, Transition Specialists, Support Coordinators, Supported Employment Personnel, etc

*****************************

Autism Parent Support Group

SPEC

Support for Parents of Exceptional Children

**********************

Family Bowling/Fundraiser Events

******************************

AMC Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.

***********************

BASEBALL FOR AUTISM AWARENESS

With the Florida Marlins

*****************************

Surfing with the Stars

We had several clinics that get bigger and better each time!!!

Surfing Clinics with Dutch Schorn's Billabong Hang Loose Surf Camp.

ASA’s Sailing Days

with Broward College and Freedom Waters Foundation

Recognition of Moms Luncheon

The Fourth Annual

Autism Resolution

Before

The Broward County School Board

*************************

Children’s Week in Tallahassee

Hanging of the Hands Project

To celebrate April as Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society of America, Broward Chapter, once again supported this awesome project that signifies Children’s Week in our State Capital with artwork from our preschoolers with autism.

************************

Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol

April is Autism Awareness Month

2nd Annual Capital Walk for Autism

ASA’s national headquarters and its network of nearly 200 local chapters across the nation focus on increasing autism awareness throughout the month. There are several representatives from, not only the Florida Chapter of the Autism Society, but also members of chapters from around the state, during the months of March and April that advocate at the state’s capital on this date.

************************************

Recognition of City Commissioner In Support Of

Autism Awareness Month

April 2010

******************************

2nd Annual Community Autism Awareness Day

In City

A Community Autism Awareness Day for the City of City was a wonderful day for the community. The City of City hosted an Open House at the Firehouse for City Residents with developmental disabilities and their families. Others were invited to attend as well.

**********************************

National Inclusive Schools Week.

December 7-11, 2009

The Autism Society Broward would like to recognize schools that truly include kids with autism into their school communities.

We asked for families to nominate their schools or special persons who work with their children to promote inclusion. The following is a list of schools that were nominated:

Coral Park Elementary

Fox Trail Elementary and Fox Trail YMCA After Care Program

Westglades Middle School

Park Trails Elementary

Imagine Charter School

Wilton Manors Elementary

Special thanks to these schools, and many others, for supporting children with autism in the natural setting of general education classrooms.

**********************************

Autism Society Broward Goes Global

Fun in the Field

Field Day/Family Picnic Event

www.troop460.org www.Asabroward.org

This was an awesome day of fun and games for over a hundred kids with autism and their families.

Autism Society and the Miami HEAT Present:

“1st Annual Autism Awareness Night with

the Miami HEAT!â€

Autism Society

Kayaking and Paddle Boarding

Super Sunday

Autism Society of Broward

Benefit at Sunset Blue on 33rd Street

Block Party

Miami Dade College

Autism Awareness Day

And…. Last, but certainly not least….

Recognitions:

The Dan Marino Foundation provided grant dollars to support kids with autism though our Summer Camp Scholarship Program.

The Children’s Services Council assisted through a grant that helped fund the Transition Training for those working with our adults with ASD.

ARC Broward supports our chapter in providing meeting space on a monthly basis.

CARD provided on going trainings to the community and continuing collaboration in community events.

For the sailing program, we’d like to acknowledge:

Access Boats USA, Inc. (Technical Assistance & Volunteers)

Broward College 's Tigertail Lake Staff

IGFA Museum (for providing free passes on Sailing Days)

The surfing program is a huge collaborative effort between ASA and;

UM-NSU CARD

Dutch Schorn’s Hang Loose Surf School

BC Surf & Sport

Andra's Hand

Billabong, Inc.

Billabong Surf Camps

Surfrider Foundation - Broward Chapter

Quiksilver, Inc.

Quiksilver Foundation

Ron Jons Surf Shops

City of Hollywood Fire Rescue

City of Hollywood Ocean Rescue

City of Hollywood Parking Authority

Sano with the Florida Marlins for always making things easy for us in our Marlins event.

The children and adults with autism, parents, teachers, community leaders, etc, are all part of the package that supports the efforts of the Autism Society.

Thanks to all of those who support children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

If you would like to become a member, a more active member or board member, call , email ASA at info@... or check out the website at asabroward.org

[Guest guest]

As a (several times) former Board member of National ASA, I continue to remain awed by the incredible work that the Broward ASA Chapter does. With no paid staff, and limited funds, Broward manages to do so much for so little. You put other larger chapters to shame! Congratulations on these great accomplishments.

2009/2010 Autism Society Broward Highlights

2009/2010ASA Broward Highlights

The 2000/2010 year was an awesome year for the Broward Chapter of the Autism Society. Some of the events held include:

Trainings for parents and the community on a variety of topics including:

· Understanding the Medicaid Waiver Program

· Wills, Trusts and Guardianships

· How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Education

· Sexuality and Autism

· Annual Summer Camp Information Meeting

· Theory of Mind: How it Impacts Social Skills

· Applied Behavior Analysis – Evidence Based Intervention

· Balancing Adulthood

· Eating & Sleeping Issues In Autism

· Annual Transition Training

· Funding over 20 children with summer camp scholarships and over 40 with gymnastics scholarships.

There were many community trainings, fun events for families and autism awareness campaigns.

See the below information for pictures and details.

**********************

Training in Transition

Training In Transition Seminar

For: VR Counselors, Job Coaches, Transition Specialists, Support Coordinators, Supported Employment Personnel, etc

*****************************

Autism Parent Support Group

SPEC

Support for Parents of Exceptional Children

**********************

Family Bowling/Fundraiser Events

******************************

AMC Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.

***********************

BASEBALL FOR AUTISM AWARENESS

With the Florida Marlins

*****************************

Surfing with the Stars

We had several clinics that get bigger and better each time!!!

Surfing Clinics with Dutch Schorn's Billabong Hang Loose Surf Camp.

ASA’s Sailing Days

with Broward College and Freedom Waters Foundation

Recognition of Moms Luncheon

The Fourth Annual

Autism Resolution

Before

The Broward County School Board

*************************

Children’s Week in Tallahassee

Hanging of the Hands Project

To celebrate April as Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society of America, Broward Chapter, once again supported this awesome project that signifies Children’s Week in our State Capital with artwork from our preschoolers with autism.

************************

Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol

April is Autism Awareness Month

2nd Annual Capital Walk for Autism

ASA’s national headquarters and its network of nearly 200 local chapters across the nation focus on increasing autism awareness throughout the month. There are several representatives from, not only the Florida Chapter of the Autism Society, but also members of chapters from around the state, during the months of March and April that advocate at the state’s capital on this date.

************************************

Recognition of City Commissioner

In Support Of

Autism Awareness Month

April 2010

******************************

2nd Annual Community Autism Awareness Day

In City

A Community Autism Awareness Day for the City of City was a wonderful day for the community. The City of City hosted an Open House at the Firehouse for City Residents with developmental disabilities and their families. Others were invited to attend as well.

**********************************

National Inclusive Schools Week.

December 7-11, 2009

The Autism Society Broward would like to recognize schools that truly include kids with autism into their school communities.

We asked for families to nominate their schools or special persons who work with their children to promote inclusion. The following is a list of schools that were nominated:

Coral Park Elementary

Fox Trail Elementary and Fox Trail YMCA After Care Program

Westglades Middle School

Park Trails Elementary

Imagine Charter School

Wilton Manors Elementary

Special thanks to these schools, and many others, for supporting children with autism in the natural setting of general education classrooms.

**********************************

Autism Society Broward Goes Global

Fun in the Field

Field Day/Family Picnic Event

www.troop460.org www.Asabroward.org

This was an awesome day of fun and games for over a hundred kids with autism and their families.

Autism Society and the Miami HEAT Present:

“1st Annual Autism Awareness Night with

the Miami HEAT!â€

Autism Society

Kayaking and Paddle Boarding

Super Sunday

Autism Society of Broward

Benefit at Sunset Blue on 33rd Street

Block Party

Miami Dade College

Autism Awareness Day

And…. Last, but certainly not least….

Recognitions:

The Dan Marino Foundation provided grant dollars to support kids with autism though our Summer Camp Scholarship Program.

The Children’s Services Council assisted through a grant that helped fund the Transition Training for those working with our adults with ASD.

ARC Broward supports our chapter in providing meeting space on a monthly basis.

CARD provided on going trainings to the community and continuing collaboration in community events.

For the sailing program, we’d like to acknowledge:

Access Boats USA, Inc. (Technical Assistance & Volunteers)

Broward College 's Tigertail Lake Staff

IGFA Museum (for providing free passes on Sailing Days)

The surfing program is a huge collaborative effort between ASA and;

UM-NSU CARD

Dutch Schorn’s Hang Loose Surf School

BC Surf & Sport

Andra's Hand

Billabong, Inc.

Billabong Surf Camps

Surfrider Foundation - Broward Chapter

Quiksilver, Inc.

Quiksilver Foundation

Ron Jons Surf Shops

City of Hollywood Fire Rescue

City of Hollywood Ocean Rescue

City of Hollywood Parking Authority

Sano with the Florida Marlins for always making things easy for us in our Marlins event.

The children and adults with autism, parents, teachers, community leaders, etc, are all part of the package that supports the efforts of the Autism Society.

Thanks to all of those who support children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

If you would like to become a member, a more active member or board member, call , email ASA at info@... or check out the website at asabroward.org

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Well said. I agree, the Broward ASA is great!

Cheryl

To: sList Sent: Mon, August 2, 2010 2:54:56 PMSubject: Re: Fw: 2009/2010 Autism Society Broward HighlightsAs a (several times) former Board member of National ASA, I continue to remain awed by the incredible work that the Broward ASA Chapter does. With no paid staff, and limited funds, Broward manages to do so much for so little. You put other larger chapters to shame! Congratulations on these great accomplishments.

2009/2010 Autism Society Broward Highlights

2009/2010ASA Broward Highlights

The 2000/2010 year was an awesome year for the Broward Chapter of the Autism Society. Some of the events held include:

Trainings for parents and the community on a variety of topics including:

· Understanding the Medicaid Waiver Program

· Wills, Trusts and Guardianships

· How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Education

· Sexuality and Autism

· Annual Summer Camp Information Meeting

· Theory of Mind: How it Impacts Social Skills

· Applied Behavior Analysis – Evidence Based Intervention

· Balancing Adulthood

· Eating & Sleeping Issues In Autism

· Annual Transition Training

· Funding over 20 children with summer camp scholarships and over 40 with gymnastics scholarships.

There were many community trainings, fun events for families and autism awareness campaigns. See the below information for pictures and details.

**********************

Training in Transition

Training In Transition Seminar

For: VR Counselors, Job Coaches, Transition Specialists, Support Coordinators, Supported Employment Personnel, etc

*****************************

Autism Parent Support Group

SPEC

Support for Parents of Exceptional Children

**********************

Family Bowling/Fundraiser Events

******************************

AMC Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.

***********************

BASEBALL FOR AUTISM AWARENESS

With the Florida Marlins

*****************************

Surfing with the Stars

We had several clinics that get bigger and better each time!!!

Surfing Clinics with Dutch Schorn's Billabong Hang Loose Surf Camp.

ASA’s Sailing Days

with Broward College and Freedom Waters Foundation

Recognition of Moms Luncheon

The Fourth Annual

Autism Resolution

Before

The Broward County School Board

*************************

Children’s Week in Tallahassee

Hanging of the Hands Project

To celebrate April as Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society of America, Broward Chapter, once again supported this awesome project that signifies Children’s Week in our State Capital with artwork from our preschoolers with autism.

************************

Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol

April is Autism Awareness Month

2nd Annual Capital Walk for Autism

ASA’s national headquarters and its network of nearly 200 local chapters across the nation focus on increasing autism awareness throughout the month. There are several representatives from, not only the Florida Chapter of the Autism Society, but also members of chapters from around the state, during the months of March and April that advocate at the state’s capital on this date.

************************************

Recognition of City Commissioner In Support Of

Autism Awareness Month

April 2010

******************************

2nd Annual Community Autism Awareness Day

In City

A Community Autism Awareness Day for the City of City was a wonderful day for the community. The City of City hosted an Open House at the Firehouse for City Residents with developmental disabilities and their families. Others were invited to attend as well.

**********************************

National Inclusive Schools Week.

December 7-11, 2009

The Autism Society Broward would like to recognize schools that truly include kids with autism into their school communities.

We asked for families to nominate their schools or special persons who work with their children to promote inclusion. The following is a list of schools that were nominated:

Coral Park Elementary

Fox Trail Elementary and Fox Trail YMCA After Care Program

Westglades Middle School

Park Trails Elementary

Imagine Charter School

Wilton Manors Elementary

Special thanks to these schools, and many others, for supporting children with autism in the natural setting of general education classrooms.

**********************************

Autism Society Broward Goes Global

Fun in the Field

Field Day/Family Picnic Event

www.troop460.org www.Asabroward.org

This was an awesome day of fun and games for over a hundred kids with autism and their families.

Autism Society and the Miami HEAT Present:

“1st Annual Autism Awareness Night with

the Miami HEAT!â€

Autism Society

Kayaking and Paddle Boarding

Super Sunday

Autism Society of Broward

Benefit at Sunset Blue on 33rd Street

Block Party

Miami Dade College

Autism Awareness Day

And…. Last, but certainly not least….

Recognitions:

The Dan Marino Foundation provided grant dollars to support kids with autism though our Summer Camp Scholarship Program.

The Children’s Services Council assisted through a grant that helped fund the Transition Training for those working with our adults with ASD.

ARC Broward supports our chapter in providing meeting space on a monthly basis.

CARD provided on going trainings to the community and continuing collaboration in community events.

For the sailing program, we’d like to acknowledge:

Access Boats USA, Inc. (Technical Assistance & Volunteers)

Broward College 's Tigertail Lake Staff

IGFA Museum (for providing free passes on Sailing Days)

The surfing program is a huge collaborative effort between ASA and;

UM-NSU CARD

Dutch Schorn’s Hang Loose Surf School

BC Surf & Sport

Andra's Hand

Billabong, Inc.

Billabong Surf Camps

Surfrider Foundation - Broward Chapter

Quiksilver, Inc.

Quiksilver Foundation

Ron Jons Surf Shops

City of Hollywood Fire Rescue

City of Hollywood Ocean Rescue

City of Hollywood Parking Authority

Sano with the Florida Marlins for always making things easy for us in our Marlins event.

The children and adults with autism, parents, teachers, community leaders, etc, are all part of the package that supports the efforts of the Autism Society.

Thanks to all of those who support children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

If you would like to become a member, a more active member or board member, call , email ASA at info@... or check out the website at asabroward.org