In recognition of the many families impacted by autism, Autism Speaks is encouraging iconic landmarks throughout the world to Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day. On Nantucket, we are encouraging everyone to wear blue on Monday, April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day, and the Resource Center is scheduling several family events throughout the month of April, National Autism Awareness Month.
Thursday, March 22nd
10am – 11am
To kick off the month, we are sponsoring Laughing Pizza, a family musical group to perform at the Nantucket Elementary School
Saturdays throughout April
Read to a Buddy! R.E.A.D. Therapy Dog sessions at Nantucket Atheneum on Saturdays in April. Children read to a Buddy for 20-30 minutes. Please contact Leslie Malcolm, Children’s Librarian, 508.228.1110 for the schedule.
Monday, April 2nd
5-6:30 pm
Food for Here or There Free Family Pizza Party!
Saturday, April 7th
10am - 12pm
Easter Egg Hunt at Sea Pony Farm, 21 Crooked Lane! RSVP: Catie Conti, Cec378@aol.com
Sunday, April 15th
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Boys & Girls Club Family Potluck and Games!
Friday, April 20th
10am - 12pm
Respite at Nantucket Atheneum! Co-Sponsored by Autism Speaks, Family Support Services and Nantucket S.T.A.R. RSVP to khoryn@autismspeaks.org or tinas@nantucketstar.com
More to Follow
Nantucket Walk Now for Autism Speaks
Saturday, August 18th - 8:30AM
Jetties Beach
www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/nantucket
Kim Horyn, Director of the Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center, is available for staff trainings and to increase awareness of autism, Autism Speaks and the Resource Center. If you would like her to speak to your organization, please contact her at (646)341-3043, or khoryn@autismspeaks.org.
