About Walk for Autism 2022
Thank you for supporting ASRC’s Vision and Mission: To prepare those with ASD for the world, as we prepare the world for those with ASD.
We provide lifelong access to opportunities for persons on the autism spectrum with the goal of being fully-included and participating members of their communities.
The ASRC CT Walk for Autism is our primary source of revenue for the year - and it's a lot of fun! We rely on the generosity of friends, families, and our community to help us with our extensive programming. We can't do it without your help!
- This is an in-person event! We will follow ALL local and federal regulations for appropriate safety and social distancing!
- In order to provide ample parking and space, we will hold 2 start times - 9 am, 11:30 am. You will select your start time during registration.
- The Walk will be held on May 22nd at the North Haven Fair Grounds in North Haven, CT. The Fair Grounds are centrally-located and provide ample space, with easy access from main highways. Please stay tuned for exciting inclusive employment and recreation resources showcase information!!
- 100% of funds raised stay in Connecticut to support Connecticut residents living with autism
- Over 30,000 families, individuals, professionals, school personnel, and service providers have walked for ASRC over the years. Each year over 1,000 walkers join us; last year it was nearly 2,000!
- We are the original Walk for Autism in Connecticut - since 1997.
- This year we plan two separate starts - 9:am and 11:30 am
- Meet WTNH News 8's Sarah Cody in person, Food trucks, entertainment, NEW: recreation and inclusive employment showcases, LOTS of open space, jugglers, great fun and OUTDOORS.
- Please help ASRC by signing up, creating a team, and challenging your friends and family to do their best to help the Connecticut Autism Community.
PARTICIPATION IS EASY! JUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
- Register as an individual, or Join/Start a Team: Friends, family, coworkers, partners, cousins, neighbors, brothers, sisters - ANYONE can be a part of your team! Let's have some fun with this!
- Once you register, a fundraising page is created for you with built-in tools to fundraise via social media, email, or even text! While you are not required to fundraise, we encourage you to share our story, and our need. This is our primary fundraiser for the year - and through your fundraising page, you will be able to reach out to your squad to help you reach your personal fundraising goal.
- Have Fun! Earn points and achievement badges for participation in fundraising, posting pictures/videos, and sharing on social media. Special celebratory prizes will be awarded for individuals and teams that have the most points, as well as those that earn the most funds by May 18, 2022.
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NEW for 2022! Inclusive Employment Showcase!
Diversity & Inclusion in the workforce is becoming more prevalent each year. However, special populations, such as those with autism, often struggle to understand the methods, processes, and best practices needed to pursue employment - and inclusion - in the workplace.
ASRC Wants to Help Educate and Inform
Selected employers and organizations, as part of the CT Walk for Autism, will showcase how they help special populations navigate the often difficult path to employment. Don't miss it! You'll have the chance to ask general questions on a variety of topics related to diversity and inclusion.
All attendees at the showcase must be registered! You may attend the showcase as part of the walk registration. Limited non-walk registrations are available in advance, but hurry! These are limited in number.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
ASRC’s Vision is to prepare those with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) for the world, as we prepare the world for those with ASD. It is a daily challenge, but with your help, we can make meaningful progress.
ASRC provides services, supports and resources to families and individuals living with autism, as well as to the educators, medical and therapeutic professionals and community providers who work with them.
We offer opportunities for parent networking, activities, social groups, training, advocacy and events for all ages, as well as responding to hundreds of families who are new to the diagnosis or who need guidance navigating transition and adult issues. We do so much, but there is still so much to be done - and your support is vital.
The current incidence rate of autism is 1 in 54 (2019 – Government survey), and ASRC’s services are becoming increasingly critical. Your help truly makes a difference.
ASRC’s Vision is to prepare those with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) for the world, as we prepare the world for those with ASD. It is a daily challenge, but with your help, we can make meaningful progress.
ASRC provides services, supports and resources to families and individuals living with autism, as well as to the educators, medical and therapeutic professionals and community providers who work with them.
We offer opportunities for parent networking, activities, social groups, training, advocacy and events for all ages, as well as responding to hundreds of families who are new to the diagnosis or who need guidance navigating transition and adult issues. We do so much, but there is still so much to be done - and your support is vital.
The current incidence rate of autism is 1 in 54 (2019 – Government survey), and ASRC’s services are becoming increasingly critical. Your help truly makes a difference.
Why Participate?
For over twenty years ASRC has been helping people with autism spectrum and neurodiverse profiles build meaningful connected lives.
We provide individuals, families, and professionals with information, education, community, support, and the advocacy they need every day.
