Volume 2 | Issue 1 | February 7, 2020

Always Start with Respect

Welcome to the Ambassador Program!

To truly accept someone, we need to respect them for who they are and treat them as you would like to be treated. Let's build communities that embrace and accept individuals with autism and their families! Now is the time to plan for April!

AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHT Mrs. C’s Kindness Group at Memorial Middle School in Cedar Grove, NJ, showed RESPECT last year by decorating their school hallways with autism awareness ribbons.

Involve your Local Businesses

Scout out places you and your family frequent. Plan to let them know you are part of an autism awareness campaign that will run throughout April in support of Autism Awareness Month. Ask if they are willing to show their support.

BUILD A BETTER DISPLAY   Whether it is a library, place of worship, school, or workplace, a colorful display is an easy and effective way to educate people about autism.

Request permission, then confirm a time frame for your display Order awareness supplies Keep your display restocked if needed Post your photos #AutismNJAmbassador or send them to [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Acappella for Autism April 4 Moorestown, NJ Rockin’ for Autism April 18 Fanwood, NJ Swim & Play for Autism April 26 Parlin, NJ

10th Annual Spring Lake Gift Auction May 1 Spring Lake, NJ Ride & Stride for Autism June 13 Lincroft, NJ Ambassador Calendar

Check Your Mailbox Ambassador materials and supplies are coming soon . Create a plan for success and think about your goals, to-do list, and activities.

AMBASSADOR POLL What will you START with in April? Fundraiser or Event Select Community Display Select Enter an Ambassador Contest Select Proclamation Select

Be sure to check out our online Hub in mid-February. It will be packed with ideas and downloads.

Keep us informed, post, or send in your photos! We can’t wait to hear what you have in store to make this April an outstanding Autism Awareness Month! Thank you for making a commitment to START with RESPECT ! Your Friends at Autism New Jersey Questions? Email [email protected].

STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ #AutismNJAmbassador

Thank you to the following for support of the program

Autism New Jersey is the state’s leading autism advocacy organization supporting families and professionals through our four core service pillars:  Information Services Education and Training Public Policy Awareness