Disability Advocacy Day

 Join us at the 22nd Annual Disability Advocacy Day
at the State House
starting in the Blatt Building

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
 

YOU can help the Governor and members of the SC General Assembly understand the unique needs of citizens with severe, lifelong disabilities in South Carolina.

Our goal in 2011 is to preserve and maintain esstential services provided by DDSN to individuals with disabilities and their families.

We want every State Senator and State Representative receive a visit from a constituent and to have an overflowing crowd in the State House upper Lobby, making sure that our presence and concerns are known and heard!

Click here for complete information!

Strides for Autism

It's time to start planning for Strides for Autism!  Strides is the premier fundraising event to support the mission of the South Carolina Autism Society.  These events include a fun-walk, resource fair, and family-fun activities. 

Our secure online registration system is up and waiting for you to set up your team and find supporters!

Visit us online at

https://scautism.org/strides/

Dates & Locations

Strides for Autism events will be held as follows:

Upstate
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Heritage Park, Simpsonville
 Honorary Chair:  Amy Parham of NBC's The Biggest Loser
...and parent of a child with autism

 Midlands
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Finlay Park, Columbia
Honorary Chair:  The Honorable Steve Benjamin
Mayor of Columbia

Lowcountry
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Memorial Waterfront Park, Mt. Pleasant

Grand Strand
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Grand Park @ Market Common, Myrtle Beach

 Come out and join us as we take Strides for Autism!

Corporate Sponsorships

We have a variety of sponsorship levels for our Strides for Autism events, and we encourage companies and organizations to become involved.

For an explanation of the different sponsorship levels, please view our Strides Sponsor Levels document. One you have determined your desired sponsorship level, please complete and return the Sponsor Registration Form.

NEW!  Purchase your sponsorship online! Click here for more information. 

Exhibitors

Each Strides for Autism event includes a Resource Fair. All copmanies and organizations providing services or products that may be of interested in those in the autism community are welcome to participate. Please complete and return the Strides Exhibit Space Form to participate.

NEW!  Sign up as an Exhibitor online! Click here for more information.

Tax Exempt Status

The South Carolina Autism Society is a 503(c) organization. Our Tax Exempt Letter can be found by clicking here.
 

Spectrum Scouts

In 2010, two of our Strides for Autism events were kicked off with a flag ceremony.  These ceremonies were conducted by Scouts, both male and female, who have been affected by autism.  Some were scouts with autism, while others were their typically-developing peers who came out in support.

We hope to have enough Scouts to hold Spectrum Scouts flag ceremonies at all four walks in 2011.

• We welcome all Scouts, male or female, currently active or inactive, ASD or their typically-developing peers who wish to come out in support.
• Uniforms are encouraged, but not required.
• Participants will report to the event site by 8:15 am for a brief practice.

We are also seeking adult scout leaders to facilitate and lead the flag ceremony on the event day.

If you are interested in participating in Spectrum Scouts at a Strides for Autism event, please click here to complete the registration form.
 

Upstate Spectrum Scouts 2010
photo by Bill Neary

Upcoming Events

Visit our website at http://www.scautism.org for information on these and other upcoming events!

SC Autism Society Memberships
  Click here to find out how you can become a member of the South Carolina Autism Society!