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An Update from ASA
Subject: An Update from ASA
Send date: 2011-03-30 13:59:55
Issue #: 47
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The Funky Fish Fry is coming up - don't forget to purchase your tickets today!

April 9, 2011 * 2pm to 8pm * Otey's Tavern * Birmingham

The Autism Society of Alabama Junior Board and the Mitchell’s Place Junior Council are throwing a Funky Fish Fry to help raise money and awareness!

Come out and enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon in Crestline Park. Listen to some funky music, hang out with friends, eat some good ole fried catfish, and have a cold one. Bring the kids down too for the moonwalks and face painting. It’s a family par-tay!

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit

www.funkyfishfry.com


 

TWO SEAT INDY CAR RIDE

On Wednesday, April 6th, the Two Seat Indy car will be available for people to ride in at the Pelham, Alabama Firestone location.

10am - 4pm * Ride for only $20 (must be 18 years or older)

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE MISSION AND PROJECTS OF ASA!

Free refreshments and giveaways!

Dunaway and Brown from JOX will be present at this event from 2pm - 4pm

We hope to see you there!

A special thank you to Firestone for sponsoring this event.

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Save-the-Date for the 3rd Annual Reflections of Me art exhibit & auction

Join The Horizons School for a night of food, drinks and fun at the Reflections of Me art exhibit and auction sponsored by The Horizons School Junior Advisory Board.  All proceeds from this event benefit The Horizons School.

May 12 * 6pm to 9pm * Historic Rucker Place * 1804 12th Avenue South * Birmingham, AL 35205

To order tickets email mchandler@horizonsschool.org or call 205.322.6606


 

UAB is hosting a day-long symposium featuring world-renowned autism and brain development researchers on Thursday April 21, 2011 at the Hill University Center on the campus of UAB. There is no fee for participation, and lunch is free for the first 200 registrants. Free parking will also be available for those coming from off-campus.

Click HERE for more details - Registration ends Friday, April 1!


 

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Full Life Ahead Foundation Summer 2011 Retreat

June 9-12, 2011

Recreational activities include accessible tree house, swimming, boating, paved hiking trails, outdoor amphitheater, games, and much, much more!

For more information or to register, visit http://fulllifeahead.org/events.php or contact Jessica Fulcher at jessicafulcher@FullLifeAhead.org or 205.439.6528


Summer Seals Speech Camp

Speech camp will be available in June and July 2011.

Each summer, if funding is available, Easter Seals provides Summer Seals Speech Camp for children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or who have a significant language delay. Easter Seals affiliates across the country have become the leading provider of services to children with autism.

During Speech Camp, children receive group therapy as well as individual therapy. The Camp is a great opportunity for those children being served by the Public School system to continue speech services during the summer months.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Your child must have a diagnosis of language delay and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Be between the ages of 2 and 14 years
  • A referral from your pediatrician and a current IEP or
  • An evaluation that has been done within six months

A limited number of scholarships are available with qualifications and on a first come/first serve basis.  Please call the Kathy Welch at ESCA to request registration information - 334.288.0240


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Glenwood Endowed Lecture

UAB School of Public Health Seventh Annual Glenwood Endowed Lecture presents
Sydney Pettygrove, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
University of Arizona
Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
12:00 to 1:30p.m.
UAB Hill University Center Alumni Auditorium: 1400 University Blvd.
Free parking will be available for the lecture in UAB Lot 15A (University Blvd and 13th Street)

For more information and to RSVP, visit http://glenwood.org/2011/03/glenwood-endowed-lecture/ or contact Casey Coleman at ccoleman@glenwood.org

 

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