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The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans is hosting their 3rd annual Inclusive Halloween Party presented by Aetna Better Health of Louisiana on October 29 at the Westwego Farmers Market.  NEW ORLEANS, September 2022- The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans (ASGNO) is pleased to announce their 3rd annual Inclusive Halloween Party, presented by Aetna Better Health of Louisiana. The Inclusive Halloween Party will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Westwego Farmers Market…

Metairie, LA – The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans is committed to creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it. As part of ASGNO’s participation in the Autism Society of America Vaccine Education Initiative, and in partnership with the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department they are connecting families in the Greater New Orleans area with the resources they need to have a safe and successful 2022 school year…

Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st and the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans invites you to #CelebrateDifferences with us to recognize the multitude of experiences within the Autism community.  Throughout April, the Autism Society invites Autistic individuals, their families and friends to honor their wide range of experiences by taking time to share stories on social media through the #CelebrateDifferences hashtag. No family or individual’s story is the same as any other, and the Autism Society believes…

    Rockville, MD — The Autism Society has launched a new brand developed with the Autism community in an inclusive process that ensures accessibility standards for those seeking connection to resources, support and community.  Over the course of a year, 150 individuals in the Autism community participated in the brand development. This includes Autistic self-advocates across the spectrum, parents, siblings and caregivers to those with Autism at all life stages, professionals and researchers in the field, and many leaders…

FAQ Why a new brand now? The previous Autism Society brand is over 20 years old and no longer serves the needs of the community. It lacked important visual and written components that clearly demonstrate our organization’s values of inclusivity, connection, and acceptance. The brand did not center the Autism community anymore.   Autistic self-advocates identified their lack of inclusion in decision-making within Autism organizations as a major hurdle for their engagement with those organizations. The Autism Society has heard from…

Our June Toolkit focuses on Pride Month, Autistic Pride Day, providing support resources, statistics, and information for inclusive summer activities; additionally, we’ll continue emphasizing COVID-19 education and general COVID-19 support. Our policy resources review President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, an action alert for National Training for Police and Mental Health Crisis Support bills, and details about schools reopening from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Pride Month View from the Spectrum – Kris Guin “As a gay autistic man,…