Walk for Autism-Virginia
From: October 25 at 9 AM
To: October 25 at 3 PM
The Autism Society of America – Northern Virginia Chapter is pleased to announce its 4th annual Walk for Autism - Virginia to be held on October 25, 2008 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, VA. The Autism Society of America – Northern Virginia Chapter is a non-profit organization that provides information and referrals to families affected by autism spectrum disorders in Northern Virginia.
This Autism Walk, Fun Run and Community Resource Fair will help raise awareness about the increasing frequency of autism and fund mini-grants for children with an autism spectrum disorder. This year the mini-grants will expand the therapies it funds to include Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), speech therapy, occupational therapy and many other therapies! Anyone in Northern Virginia with a child diagnosed with an ASD can apply.
The 2008 Autism Walk will include a resource fair, live D.J., moon bounces, children’s train, clown, tattoos, bubbles, games, silent auction, and plenty of kids activities. In the opening ceremony, several prominent community members will speak about the importance of early intervention and their vision for children with autism. Various local and national companies will exhibit at the resource fair to provide information about products and services available to families with ASD children as well as other products and services available for the general public. DJ Jonathan "J" Riley will keep the energy flowing by playing fun family music. Professional photographer, Karen Nutini, will capture wonderful moments with family and friends. Tasty treats will be available including Gluten/Casein Free snacks, Chick-fil-A sandwiches and sweet tea, Starbucks Coffee, pizza, snow cones, ice cream, cotton candy, popcorn, and of course, bottled water. It will be a day of fun for all! Registration is free and will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the walk beginning at 11:00 a.m. Also, new this year….every registered walker will receive a FREE Walk for Autism-Virginia T-shirt!