APRIL 2013
Family Outings

Sensory Friendly Roller Skating
Sunday, April 14 - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of roller skating in a sensory friendly environment with lights left on, strobe lights turned off, and music turned down.

Reservations are required by Monday, April 8,

LOCATION:  Presque Isle Skating & Event Center
3162 Westlake Rd, Erie

Crafts at Michael's
Sunday, May 19 - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
More information coming

Help make the 12th Annual Walk for Autism a huge success!
A two-mile walk to increase awareness of autism, to support national research, and to fund projects and activities for individuals living with an autism spectrum disorder in our local community.  FOR MORE INFORMATION
 
We can't be heard alone, but with more voices joining daily, that small voice can become a roar.
We invited you and hope you become 
party of the "roar."
 
Other Opportunities to Show Your Support....

 

5th ANNUAL SPRING FLING REUNION DANCE

Hosted by:  Giuseppe Mazzini Civic Associations

DATE:     Saturday, May 18, 2013
TIME:      8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
               (doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
WHERE:  Rainbow Gardens
COST:     $15.00 per person

WHAT TO BRING:  BYOB and snacks

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets

ERIE HORSESHOE CLUB

Erie Horseshoe Club is once again proud to host the Eastern National Horseshoe Tournament.  This tournament has been an annual event since 1951.  Every year, the Erie Horseshoe Club chooses a charity to benefit from the proceeds of the Eastern National Horseshoe Tournament.  For the June 2013 tournament, the Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania has been choosen.  The tournament will be held Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2013

How you can help.....

  • Purchase an Eastern Tournament Program Ad. Contact Chuck Burkett for more information (814) 520-4494 or Ruby Church (814) 899-1278
  • Make a donation to the prize fund and receive additional marketing benefits as a named sponsor
  • Donate a themed basket
  • Purchase/sell raffle tickets
  • Purchase tickets to our dinner dance on June 22. (more information will be provided)
Helpful Links
Do you have a website or APP that has been helpful?  Please let us know so we may share. 
 
Our Mission:  to improve the quality of life across the lifespan for persons on the Autism Spectrum and their families through:  Advocacy, Education, Service, Support, & Research
 
 


If you would like to make a donation to the Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania you may either pay online. Click on the "DONATE NOW" button to donate to through PayPal or mail a check to ASA-NWPA P.O. Box 3923, Erie, PA 16508 
APRIL 
AUTISM AWARENESS
Join the Autism Society NWPA in raising awareness of autism in our local community.

Put on the puzzle!  
The Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon is the most recognized symbol of the autism community in the world.  Autism prevalence was one in 88 in 2012 and most recently reporting one in 50 children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder. Show your support for people with autism by wearing the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon - as a pin on your shirt, a magnet on your car, a badge on your  blog, or even your facebook profile picture - and educate folks on the potential of people with autism!
 
To purchased the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon for your shirt, car, locker or refrigerator, click here, or contact our office (814) 455-3540.
 
Spirit Night
at Chick-Fil-A
Wednesday, April 3
5:00 - 7:30 p.m.  
Bring the family for dinner at Chick-Fil-A and help raise 
awareness of autism in our area while supporting the Autism Society - NWPA.
 
Chick-Fil-A will be donating 15% of net proceeds from the evening  for every order that presents the Spirit Night Coupon.

Stop by the Autism Society NWPA merchandise table to  get your autism ribbon to raise awareness. 
No registration is necessary.  
 
Autism Awareness Month
 
Autism Society NWPA collaborates with other local providers and non-profits in order to provide a variety of opportunities for
 
The Changing Role of the Parent
Thursday, April 11
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
This free presentation, hosted by the Achievement Center & Autism Society NWPA, will focus on providing parents with an overview of recent changes in public policy, funding sources, and how they will impact on the role of parents in gaining and maintaining services for their child diagnosed with ASD.
 
LOCATION:
Unitarian Universalist Church
7180 Perry Hwy Erie
 
You Can Be an Advocate for Your Child
Thursday, April 18
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
This free training on parent advocacy, hosted by Autism Society NWPA, will feature James Wakeman, Parent Advocate.  FREE trained, qualified babysitting is available onsite with reservations.  Please register online  by 
April 12
 
LOCATION:
Harding Elementary
820 Lincoln Ave Erie

Join ASA-NWPA 

Add your voice to the growing number of families and professionals helping those with autism. You can help! 

 

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