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We are dedicated
to improving the quality of life for all individuals with the
autism spectrum disorder, including Asperger's Disorder, Pervasive
Developmental Disorders and other related disabilities.
We believe
that every person with a developmental disability has the right to
live, learn and work in the most normal and least restrictive setting as
possible.
A planning committee
consisting of parents and professionals meets to organize events
that focus on topics related to the autism spectrum disorder. We also provide
support, advocacy, networking and social opportunities for families and
professionals.
We maintain
an e-mail list for our members to disseminate information and may also hold fund
raising activities as well as recruit new members. We welcome ideas and input
from folks in the valley that support individuals with autism.
Click here to contact us
if you are interested in helping our new organization grow!
You must be
a member of The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham in order to join SVAP.
Their yearly membership fee is $15 plus $5 to join SVAP.
Please send your membership payment to:
The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
620 Simms Ave.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
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Autism Walk/Run March 29
Coming up Saturday, March 29, at Harrisonburg's
Westover Park: a 5k walk/run for autism. Proceeds will go to the Shenandoah
Valley Autism Partnership. More information is available at
www.runwalkjog.com/autism or by
email at
valleyautismrace@gmail.com. Presented and hosted by JMU's Gamma Sigma
Sigma and Circle K along with Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation
Lunch Bunch
We meet
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second
Wednesday of every month during the school year beginning in September for the "lunch
bunch." This is an informal brown
bag luncheon to network and share.
Autism E-News
Autism E-News is a quarterly electronic newsletter focusing on educational topics for students with autism. It also includes announcements on local workshops and conferences about autism.
Click here to subscribe to Autism
E-News or you may also check
out past issues .
Autism Registry
Parents: consider listing your son or daughter with the Virginia Autism Registry.
Here are the
details.
Autism Awareness Ribbon magnets are available locally for $5. Proceeds will
benefit the work of the Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership. We will be
selling the magnets at our meetings. Sally Chappel (JMU T/TAC) and the staff
at The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham have agreed to keep a supply on
hand if you are not able to attend our meetings. Please contact Sally at
540-568-8095 or chappesl@jmu.edu or The
Arc at 540-437-9214 or arc@hrarc.org to
arrange for pickup.
The puzzle pattern of this ribbon reflects the mystery and complexity of
autism. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of the people
and families living with this disorder. The brightness of the ribbon signals
hope -- hope through research and increasing awareness in people like you.
There are a variety of
autism-related events going on in our area.
Check
out posted future events.
Interested in local discussion on autism-related services
in our area? Check here.
We are an affiliate of The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. Their contact
information is:
540-437-9214
http://www.hrarc.org/
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