April 19, 2024 | Volume 6, Issue 8
Teacher Resource Sponsor
Empowering Kids
Among our 829 ambassadors, over half are educators. To create compassionate, kind, and accepting communities for people with autism, kids need to be involved. Whether in the classroom, clubs, sports or even at the dinner table, bring autism acceptance into the conversation.
Explore our Schools section on the Hub for inspiration!
Browse through our lesson plans and short activities tailored for elementary classrooms.
Encourage kids to participate in our autism acceptance-themed bookmark contest.
Organize a viewing of the premiere of ASD Band: The Movie for older students.
Sponsor Spotlight
A big thank you to Devereux NJ for joining us as our Teacher Resource Sponsor!
In a world where we can be anything, Devereux chooses to be inclusive! Read more>>
Ambassador Spotlight
Making Autism Acceptance Personal at Riverside School
Everyone is coming together to celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month! Read more>>
Why Autism Awareness Matters: Bullying Prevention
Children with autism and other disabilities are at increased risk for bullying.

Autism Acceptance lessons in the classroom can be an effective way to build peer support and combat bullying. Read more>>
Bookmark Sponsor
Upcoming Events
Autism Awareness
Do-A-Thon
Now through June 30
Virtual
Join us in participating in our Do-A-Thon to celebrate what makes us unique.
Bagel Bazaar
Acceptance Bagels
Now through April 30
Locations throughout NJ
It's bagel time! Sink your teeth into these delicious ribbon bagels.
The Don’s Barbershop Acceptance Fundraiser
April 21 | 11am to 4pm
Middlesex, NJ
Grab a cut and join in spreading understanding and acceptance!
Trolls: Band Together
Autism-Friendly Screening
April 21 | 2 to 5pm
Newtown, NJ
Bring the whole family for a sensory-friendly movie matinee at The Newton Theatre.
3rd Annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism
April 27 | 12 to 6pm
Belmar, NJ
Make a splash with the The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore!
Cars For Autism
Fundraiser
May 30 | 5:30 to 10pm
Gloucester Township, NJ
Rev your engines and roll in as car enthusiasts unite to recognize autism acceptance.
Thank you for making a commitment to the autism community. Tell us your plans and activities. We can't wait to hear what you are up to!

  • Share your personal stories about why autism acceptance is important to you.


  • Use the following hashtags when posting to social media: #autismnjambassador #makeitpersonal #autismacceptance #autismnj
 
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