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Our top priority is to expand and innovate to serve more individuals and families in need. We've come far in 20 years, but the need for lifetime support is enormous. We must meet the demand for services that grow as our children grow up into adulthood. Living, leisure, learning, and earning are all critical areas we are poised and ready to address. As a grassroots, parent-led organization, we rely on community support to operate. Where will we be in 20 years without family and community involvement? Families rely on AutismUp programs and support, and we need everyone's help to ensure they remain available. Imagine the possibilities we can create with your involvement! This is where your support becomes crucial. We have a monumental challenge to raise $100,000 towards our KiteFlite Fundraising Challenge by August 11, 2024, in honor of our 20th anniversary. A gift of any amount will go a long way in helping us achieve this goal and make a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by autism now.  Your immediate support will help us expand programs and services for all ages and lead a comprehensive housing analysis for individuals with autism and I/DD in Rochester. Please consider donating to a formed KiteFlite Team, or creating your own team to fundraise for AutismUp within your #Community and #Network https://lnkd.in/eSaW-X8z Your support is an investment in a more inclusive and supportive future for individuals with autism. #DonateToday #HelpFamiliesSOAR #CommunityStrong

#AutismAcceptanceWeek rolls around again in 2024 and once again, we're set to mark our #DaretobeDifferent day at the end of March. Autism Acceptance Week covers the Easter weekend so our #daretobedifferent day will be the last day before the bank holiday. Web might even have some decent weather! On Thursday 28th March 2024, we'll be asking everyone in the boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge to wear something unusual and donate £1 to Sycamore Trust UK. The idea behind the Dare to be Different campaign is twofold. Yes, we are hoping to raise some money, so that we can continue to support families and individuals with vital services, but it’s also about raising acceptance & awareness, not only of the charity, but also of #Autism in general. Because of the difficulties in fitting in to society that autistic individuals face on a daily basis, we felt that #daretobedifferent was the perfect platform. There’s no right or wrong method; it’s just about acknowledging, embracing and celebrating the little differences. That’s why we’re asking people to wear whatever they want. It might be odd socks, pyjamas, or a football kit, but it doesn’t matter because whatever people decide to wear is fine by us. As long as it's different! We're asking everyone in Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge to wear something unusual on Thursday 28th March 2024 and donate £1 to Sycamore Trust U.K.  Whether you are at nursery, school, college or work, this could be a fun activity for your classmates, colleagues, family and friends. But don't let that be the end of your involvement. How about a sponsored walk, run or cycle ride? Maybe a sweepstake on the Grand National or Euro 2024, a bake sale or a good old fashioned quiz night? If you need materials, we can help! We'll be revealing more details of what we have planned for the last week of March 2024 shortly and there are going to be plenty of events and activities where people can find out more about what we do, or just drop in and get advice on Autism in general. To get more information on our plans for #autismacceptanceweek please go to; https://lnkd.in/gpVHscDR #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismfamily

Introducing one of our #AmbassadorsForAutism - Pitcher Partners! 'Our organisation has a Workplace Giving Program where our employees and partners can nominate charities to support for the year. Many of our team members have experience caring for family members with #autism, which has generated a lot of support for the guidance, awareness, and resources provided by Autism Awareness Australia to families in need. As a corporate ambassador for this charity, we can leverage this collective support to make a greater impact. Additionally, by promoting #autismawareness and advocacy, we can foster discussions in the workplace about #neurodiversity and the responsibilities of caregivers. As a corporate ambassador, it is important to create greater awareness about supporting neurodiversity in the workplace. It is also crucial to better understand the support that corporates can provide to their #neurodiverse employees, as well as caregivers of loved ones on the #autismspectrum. Fun facts about Pitcher Partners ... 1. Pitcher Partners is home to four of the top financial advisers in Australia. 2. One of these top advisers is our Managing Director of the Wealth Management practice, who is also a passionate race car driver.

Special Needs children are so near and dear to my heart. These little and some "not-so-little" angels are just trying to cope with their disabilities and get through life like we are... but have a few limitations that hold them back. Yesterday I was honored to represent Sundt Construction and visit and deliver a $10,000.00 grant check to ACCEL which is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit serving children and adults who have developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, behavior disorders and intellectual disabilities. Since 1999 the SUNDT FOUNDATION has been giving to organizations like Accel to assist in making the world a better place for people with and without disabilities to live. Imagine not being able to live your life or ever leave your child long enough to go to work, go shopping, or visit your doctor. I can tell you from experience that you don't realize the impact that having a child (in my case Grand Child) in your world, makes in your life and how helpless you feel when it happens. Having a program like Accel makes all the difference in the world and it humbles you in every way that you can imagine. Having an organization that surrounds you and your child or family members with the best special needs education with programs, services, and experts dedicated to helping you stay focused on the #1 priority of ensuring a happy, healthy and fulfilling life for that child is all that matters. #disabilitycare #specialneedseducation #charity #charitysupport #501c3nonprofit #givingback #buildingconstruction #transportationindustry #industrialconstruction #concreteconstruction #renewableenergy

3 weeks today on April 2nd, we will announce this year’s fundraising challenge. Our Walk for Autism yearly walks are about raising awareness and promoting acceptance of autism and raising funds for autism charity, AnnaKennedyOnline. This video contains hints about this years challenge, and the closer we get to the announcement, the more clues, you will be getting. Have a look at this weeks videos and have a guess about what this years walk might involve… #walkforautism #annakennedyonline #charity #walk #actuallyautistic #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #share #autismdiagnosis #adultautismdiagnosis #laterlifediagnosis #linkedinengagement #linkedinconnections #tiktok

As the CEO of Keeley’s Cause, there’s no greater joy than witnessing the transformative impact of gifting an iPad to a child living with autism or an intellectual disability. Through technology, these children access a world they often understand far better than we do. An iPad isn’t just a device; it’s a tool for empowerment. It provides children with self-worth, helps them learn in the way that suits them best, regulates meltdowns, alleviates depression, and equips them with the tools they need to navigate the world around them. So why wouldn’t we want children with autism and intellectual disabilities to have access to these life-changing resources? This is why we do what we do at Keeley’s Cause—to bridge the gap for those who are in need but don’t have access to these essential tools. If you’d like to support a child and be a part of their journey, you can donate at the following link: https://lnkd.in/g358Euz #inclusiveeducation #disabilitysupport #ipad #technolgy #autism #neurodivergent #journey #joinus #nonprofit #charity #bridgingthegap #changinglives #makinganimpact #supportingothers

Roots & Wings is an incredible non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth aging out of foster care. The statistics speak for themselves: - More than 1 in 5 will become homeless within 18 months of emancipating. - Almost 50% of inmates in our prison systems have spent time in the foster care system. - Only half of aged-out foster youth obtain their GED or High School diploma by age 19. - Just 6% go on to earn a 2- or 4-year degree. In 2023, Roots & Wings members defied the odds: - 100% have a High School diploma. - 94% were employed. - 88% maintained a savings account. - 81% attended an educational, vocational, or certificate program. Join us at the Gala on October 17th, a crucial event that supports Roots & Wings in their mission. Your participation or donation can make a real difference. Learn more and contribute here: https://lnkd.in/enHAkd9U #RootsAndWings #YouthEmpowerment #SupportingFosterYouth #MakeADifference No alternative text description for this image

Myself, Justine Render and Oliver James Bawtree delivered an "Autism acceptance in the workplace" presentation to our European colleagues and won a chance to donate money to our chosen Charity. We decided to go one step further and use the monies to fund x2 of the Award winning Smart GX165 to local Specialist Schools in order to create an Inclusive learning environment. Accepting Autism doesn't just start when young people are looking for Employment, it begins at the start of their journey in society. As Employers we should seek every opportunity to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about autism, because embracing autism in the workplace isn't just about diversity; it's about unlocking the unique talents and perspectives that enrich our teams and drive innovation. I'm proud to work for a company that not only empowers me to be creative and charitable but is with me every step of the way leading from the front when it comes to DE&I. "Don't compare yourself to anyone in this world. If you do so, you are insulting yourself" Exertis AV SMART Technologies #Autismawarenessmonth #Education #Inclusive #acceptance

Today, we celebrate the brilliant diversity of the autism community. Let's embrace every unique perspective and champion inclusion. Wear blue, spread understanding, and light up the world with love and acceptance. #stepsfoundationinc #samismyreason #lifeskills #osceolacounty #kissimmeeflorida #kissimmeefl #saintcloud #saintcloudfl #saintcloudflorida #stcloudfl #stcloud #stcloudflorida #poincianaflorida #poincianafl #celebrationflorida #celebrationfl #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #ipledgetomakeadifference #worldautismawarenessday

STILL TIME TO CONTRIBUTE! How about contributing the value of your #Starbucks coffee? Links on the chat. What difference can you make? 👉98% of parents who legally appeal a local authority decision about lack of proper support for their children with special educational needs and disabilities go on to win the appeal at a hearing. These appeals are draining and costly and are for the support they are entitled by law, including access to education, therapies, transport, support to keep them safe. Associations like the #nationalautisticsociety are a lifeline for families in those processes and for advocating for their rights! 👉🏻Nearly 200 000 people are on (years long) waiting list for autism assessment! 👉🏾only 26% autistic children feel supported and are happy in school! Any contribution helps: 🤩 £5 could help the national autistic society keep their website up to date with the latest vital advice and guidance for parents and autistic people. 🤩£15 could help provide a safe virtual space for an autistic person through the online community. 🤩£100 could help autistic young people thrive in school by funding the campaign work for better autism training in education 🤩£500 could help ensure crucial diagnosis advice and guidance is available for people waiting for an autism assessment Your support can go a long way! #send #asd #equality #humanrights #neurodiversity