February 27, 2026 | Issue 2

Make an Impact!

It’s time to get organized, inspired and connected to make this April an unforgettable Autism Acceptance Month! Whether you’re hosting an event or finding new ways to spread acceptance, planning sets the stage for success.

Plan an Autism Acceptance Event Like a Pro

Thinking about hosting an event? Whether it’s a school activity, a workplace fundraiser, or a community gathering, we’ve got you covered!

🔗 For more help planning your event, check out our new article, Community Inclusion Events: How to Plan One.

Pick Your Event Type

A bake sale, awareness walk, trivia night or something totally unique!

Set a Date

April is Autism Acceptance Month, but it's never too early or late in the year to host an autism event!

Spread the Word

Use our free resources and social media took kit to make your event a huge success!

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Make your event engaging and impactful with these free resources shipped to your door:

Posters
Make a visual impact
Stickers
Let supporters wear their acceptance proudly
Rack Cards
Share key autism facts and information
Bookmarks
Perfect for libraries and classrooms
Kid’s booklet
Fun activities and kid-friendly autism facts

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Tips For Success

This week we’re sharing tips for success from Crystal Valerie, a social studies teacher at Wanaque School. She has sponsored and run the Wanaque Walks for Autism event for several years.

Rely on a collaborative team
Involve as many school community stakeholders as possible
Make it a fun experience!

“The key to a successful event is a great team and planning,” Crystal says. “Each year enabled us to envision a better walk the next year because teachers and students alike collaborated to identify what went well and what could be improved.”

What is your advice for hosting an event or fundraiser? We’d love to hear from you. Please email your top 3 tips and an accompanying photo to aamonth@autismnj.org.

Visit the Ambassador Hub for More Tips & Inspiration

Upcoming Events

Patrick's Grille
Fill Our Walls

Now – Mar 31, 2026

Neptune, NJ

Community Breakfast

Mar 21, 2026

Livingston, NJ

Rock

for a Cause

Mar 22, 2026

Belmar, NJ

Breakfast

with a Cop

Apr 18, 2026

Robbinsville, NJ

Plunge
for Autism

Apr 18, 2026

Belmar, NJ

Northlandz Model Railroad

Apr 26, 2026
Flemington, NJ

Awareness Gift Auction

May 9, 2026

Spring Lake, NJ

Planning an event?

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Send us the details and we'll add it to our calendar!

Your mission starts now! Visit your Online Ambassador Hub and Level Up Autism Acceptance today!

Thank you for being part of this movement - we can't wait to see how you take autism acceptance to the next level!

Important Inventory Update – Pencils & Buttons

Due to high demand, Pencils and Buttons may be shipped in adjusted bundle increments. We’re working hard to ensure orders are fulfilled as quickly as possible.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A huge shoutout to our generous sponsors who help make these initiatives possible! Your support fuels autism acceptance across New Jersey.

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Questions? Email aamonth@autismnj.org

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