• ATA Martial Arts for Children with Autism

    ATA Martial Arts for Children with Autism For children ages 3+ Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-4:00 p.m. Location: 243 Zan Road, Charlottesville Flyer

  • Autism Class at the Little Gym

    For children ages 4 to 10 Time: Fridays, 5:00-5:45 p.m. Location: Stonefield, 2075 Bond St., Suite 140, Charlottesville Flyer

  • Sensory Friendly Easter Bunny!

    The Bunny welcomes people of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks is thrilled to be partnering with Cherry Hill Programs again this Easter season to provide sensory-friendly Bunny Experiences for families across the country! All families with children with autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with The Bunny, […]

  • Sensory Friendly Movie – Superpower Dogs

    Sensory Friendly Movie - Superpower Dogs When: June 22 @ 10am Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps. FREE tickets are going fast, so please have families RSVP to [email protected] with the number in their party ASAP. Please let me know your thoughts? Or, if you have any questions. We would like to invite you, […]

  • Briefing on New Supports for Families: Child Care Subsidy Expansion & Child Tax Credit

    During the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session, legislation was passed that temporarily expands Virginia's child care subsidy program to families earning up to 85% of the state median income and to those parents who are in the job search process.
    And new federal resources are available to families starting this month through the Child Tax Credit/Allowance, triggering monthly payments for eligible families with children.
    But these resources are effective only if families take steps to access them. Please join a virtual briefing to learn more about these resources and how you can help connect families to them!

    Free
  • PEATC Transition Resources Student Training

    WAZE to Adulthood for Students is a FREE LIVE ZOOM training for you!
    Join us for a live zoom training to learn ways to use your self advocacy skills and to plan for the future you want!
    We will talk about several types of person centered planning tools and how to use them.

    Free
  • Preparing for Life After High School Work Group – July

    Preparing for Life After High School July Workgroup
    Target population: School-age children and adults in transition from High
    School (under age 22) Primary focus: Raise awareness and provide the necessary information and
    tools to plan for the future

  • CRAAG Public Meeting – August

    Save the Date - CRAAG Public Meeting - Zoom link will be published in the August-September 2021 newsletter! CRAAG – Charlottesville Regional Autism Action Group. What makes CRAAG unique is our focus on the adult population, a critically under-served group. Action Groups are supported by CA Human Services (commonwealthautism.org)

  • The Arc Transition Series 2021

    Transition Series is our annual 2-day*, interactive experience designed to educate and empower families and individuals with disabilities as they transition from school-provided services to community-based services for adults.