The ASRC would like to thank the Gengras Center for their Gold Sponsorship towards our Annual Resource Fair. The mission of the Gengras Center is to help their students reach their full potential by facilitating learning, social communication, and independence for students ages 5 to 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, like autism and other related challenges.
To learn more information about the Gengras Center School check out www.gengrascenter.org
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www.runnersworld.com/news/a23241432/joining-cross-country-changed-this-teen-with-autism/
Joining Cross Country Changed So Much for This Teen With Autism
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She almost didn’t make it through her birth, and now she’s never felt more alive.ACEcing Autism is a national non-profit organization which specializes in tennis training programs tailored to meet the unique needs of children on the Autism Spectrum.. Founded in 2008, the organization has grown over the past 10 years to include over 60 program locations across the country. In June 2018, they rolled out the first chapter in Connecticut of ACEing Autism. Through this program, the organization offers participants the opportunity to learn more about the game of tennis, build confidence and social skills, while having some fun. This program is run by trained tennis professionals, with support from volunteers to give one-on-one support to each child participating in the training. Their team is excited to rollout an 8-week ACEing Autism North Haven program running from October to December. All dates for this 8-week program are listed below:
• October 13, 2018
• October 20, 2018
• October 27, 2018
• November 3, 2018
• November 10, 2018
• November 17, 2018
• December 1, 2018
• December 8, 2018
Every Saturday, sessions will be held from 11:00-12:00 pm for children ages 5 to 10 and another session from 12:00-1:00pm for children ages 11 to 18.
The location of the program is:
North Haven Health & Racquet Club
100 Elm Street, North Haven, CT 06473
There is a $20 participation fee per clinic applied (total of $160 for the 8-week October to December program) which can be remitted as part of the online registration process for all the clinics. If parents have concerns about affordability, there is a scholarship program that they can apply for as part of the online registration process.
Chapel Haven- ASRC would like to thank Chapel Haven for their Material Bag Sponsor towards our Annual Resource Fair. They provide lifelong individualized services for people with developmental and social disabilities, empowering them to live independent and self-determined lives.
To learn more about Chapel Haven check out
www.chapelhaven.org
Chapel Haven: The pioneer in serving adults with disabilities, since 1972.
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Chapel Haven is a residential school and independent living facility offering a range of supports for adults (18+) with cognitive disabilities.