Place your orders for promotional supplies soon to ensure they are available and will arrive in time for Autism Acceptance Month in April! Popular items sell out fast. | |
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Put Your Tools to Work
Here are some creative ways to make the most of your free Ambassador Tools!
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Posters | Hang them in schools, libraries, offices, local shops and community centers to make Autism Acceptance highly visible.
Rack Cards | Place them in waiting rooms, lobbies, classroom and front desks where people can grab and learn
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Stickers | Hand them out at school, work, or events. People love to wear them as a sign of support!
Bookmarks | Perfect for libraries and classrooms! Consider pairing them with autism-friendly books for a reading corner.
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Educate the
Next Generation
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April is a great time to teach kids about acceptance and inclusion.
Kids Guide to Autism | Use this interactive guide to engage children with fun activities and kid-friendly autism facts.
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Unlock Even More Free Resources on the Ambassador Hub
Fact Sheet | Share it in newsletters, post it on message boards, or use it as a conversation starter.
Fact-a-Day Calendar | Great for schools! Have a student read a daily autism fact over the loudspeaker during morning announcements.
Lesson Plans | Educators can integrate these activities into the classroom for engaging autism acceptance lessons.
Zoom Background | Make every virtual meeting an opportunity to spread awareness!
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We’d love to see your tools in action! Snap a picture and tag us @AutismNJ
or email us at aamonth@autismnj.org to be featured!
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Tips For Success
This week we’re sharing tips for success from Angie Tener, an occupational therapist who organizes Autism Acceptance Month activities every year for The Children’s Center of Monmouth County.
Last year, Angie accepted a proclamation from the New Jersey State Board of Education on behalf of Autism New Jersey recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month.
Angie's Tips:
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Consumables! People love food, especially a treat during the workday. Bake sales have been a huge success, raising almost $1,000 last year. Be sure to have options available; gluten free, vegan, low sugar. Don't forget to give them a Level Up sticker to show they supported the fundraiser.
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Use the promotional materials as freebies with reminders/save the dates for upcoming support opportunities: dress down days, change for change, bake sales, etc. I have found that people need lots of reminders.
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Involve everyone: nothing about us without us!! My students make and sell items to staff on campus during Autism Awareness Month. April has become synonymous with Autism Awareness Fundraiser Month for everyone.
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“I love to pour my heart into the month of April at the Children's Center of Monmouth County,” Angie says. “We love our students with autism and this fundraiser highlights that. The whole school works together to collect funds for Autism New Jersey. It is a special time for everyone.”
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.
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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!
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