Join the Autism Society
Latest News
Our Executive Director, Janine Kruiswijk, and the CEO of NYSID, one of our Gig Works partners, spoke with WNYT about the need for remote learning to address the unique needs of students for special needs.
What have your experiences with remote learning been like? What adaptations would make it easier for your family?
Remote learning creates challenges for families with special needs students
wnyt.com
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled 'Re-Imagine Education in New York" two months into the pandemic, and put together an advisory panel, but special needs organizations and a local mom wonder if their community is being overlooked.Tomorrow, 5/21 is your last chance to enjoy this special fundraiser dinner! Thank you so much to everyone who has already participated.
Make sure to have your order in by 3:30 PM. Click here to order: asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/eventRegistration.jsp?event=35&The order form is LIVE for our Outback Family Dinner Fundraiser! Click the link below to place your curbside pickup order.
**Same-day orders must be placed by 3:30 PM!**
asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/eventRegistration.jsp?event=35
Since we had to postpone this year's Duck Derby, we will need more help than ever to keep our doors open through the summer. By purchasing dinner from our friends at Outback, you can help us continue our work supporting our community.
The Outback Family Dinner Fundraiser begins tonight! Have you placed your order yet? There are great deals on entrees and kids' meals, and every order helps us continue to serve families in need!
**Same-day orders must be placed by 3:30 PM!**
Click here to order: asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/eventRegistration.jsp?event=35&
Our Outback Family Dinner Fundraiser runs from tomorrow night through Thursday! Enjoy some delicious takeout from our friends at Outback Steakhouse Delivery- Colonie, NY. Every meal helps us keep our doors open to serve our families in need!
Click this link to place your order and pay online. You can choose your pickup date and preferred time: asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/eventRegistration.jsp?event=35&
If you would like to make a donation separate from this fundraiser, you can do so here: asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/donation.jsp?campaign=43&
The order form is LIVE for our Outback Family Dinner Fundraiser! Click the link below to place your curbside pickup order.
**Same-day orders must be placed by 3:30 PM!**
asgcr.z2systems.com/np/clients/asgcr/eventRegistration.jsp?event=35
Since we had to postpone this year's Duck Derby, we will need more help than ever to keep our doors open through the summer. By purchasing dinner from our friends at Outback, you can help us continue our work supporting our community.
Households with children that previously relied on free and reduced-price school meals before districts closed statewide will now receive about $420 per student in food assistance. The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is teaming with the NYSDOH - New York State Health Department and the New York State Education Department to deliver more than $880 million in benefits to roughly 2.1 million children throughout the state who were receiving free and reduced-price meals before all school districts were closed starting on March 16. New Yorkers will receive the benefits automatically on their existing EBT card if they are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, receiving Temporary Assistance benefits or Medicaid. Families not enrolled in these programs will be mailed a temporary EBT card along with instructions for activating the card and accessing their assistance. "For many low-income families across the state, free and reduced-price school meals provided a critical stop-gap that allowed them to avoid food insecurity," Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Mike Hein said. "This temporary program will bring them some measure of relief by ensuring that parents have additional help purchasing healthy, nutritious food for their school-aged children during these unprecedented times." Read more: on.ny.gov/2YUtghPUPDATE: Please visit the following site for questions about the P-EBT program: on.ny.gov/2X72pMV
Households with children that previously relied on free and reduced-price school meals before districts closed statewide will now receive about $420 per student in food assistance. The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is teaming with the NYSDOH - New York State Health Department and the New York State Education Department to deliver more than $880 million in benefits to roughly 2.1 million children throughout the state who were receiving free and reduced-price meals before all school districts were closed starting on March 16. New Yorkers will receive the benefits automatically on their existing EBT card if they are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, receiving Temporary Assistance benefits or Medicaid. Families not enrolled in these programs will be mailed a temporary EBT card along with instructions for activating the card and accessing their assistance. "For many low-income families across the state, free and reduced-price school meals provided a critical stop-gap that allowed them to avoid food insecurity," Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Mike Hein said. "This temporary program will bring them some measure of relief by ensuring that parents have additional help purchasing healthy, nutritious food for their school-aged children during these unprecedented times." Read more: on.ny.gov/2YUtghP
Are you of working age, have a documented disability, and interested in a data entry position? We have two long term, full-time, temporary positions available for the right candidates. We are looking to fill these positions immediately. Please email your interest and resume (if you don't have a resume please send an email and we'll help you with a resume) to Janine Kruiswijk at jkruiswijk@asgcr.org
A little fun shared by our friends at We Rock the Spectrum in Ballston Spa! We Rock the Spectrum - Ballston SpaSo spot on!!
Thanks Hedger Humor
Some more talent in our community to share! Our friend Kate Gladstone is gardening at home. The photos show 8 days of growth in the sprouts and vines!
"While my husband and I are staying at home, I’ve started an indoor garden and sprout farm. (We eat the sprouts, and save the biggest few of some kinds to plant.) So far, we’ve alternated among peas, lentils, radishes, and a few other things that are edible as sprouts and otherwise. (Fun fact: every part of a pea plant or radish plant is edible raw and/or cooked.) At the moment, the peas are the prettiest, so I’m attaching a photo of peas sprouting in a sprouting-cup and another photo of pea plants growing in a pot."
The Autism Society’s On-line Resource Database
Search nationwide autism-related services and supports. Visit Autism Source >