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Hundreds of families have attended the free visits we have sponsored to
The Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead
and
The Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City
You can, too! See the short videos of these events at:http://www.youtube.com/nsasa08
In order to partake in the free offerings of the NSASA, families
MUST join our local chapter by sending a blank email to:nsasa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com After doing so, you will be sent a brief questionairre so we can enter your information
in our files. All information is considered confidential and will be treated as such. If we do
not have your information on file, we cannot issue confirmation for your attendance at our
free events. If you have any questions about this, please send them to Joel Stein, our membership
coordinator at nsasamembers@yahoo.com Thank you!A Morning at the Movies Admission, popcorn and soda are free for families touched by autism...no friends or neighbors, please!
This program is designed to get our families out into the community...many parents report that after
several tries in the comfortable setting we provided, they no go to the movies with the general public.
Past Free Private Movie Screenings:Scooby Doo 2
Shark Tales
Garfield
Chicken Little
Shaggy Dog
Charlotte's Web
Happy Feet
Barnyard
Shrek the Third
Bridge to Terabithia
The Bee Movie
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Veggie Tales - Pirates
Horton Hears a Who
Kung Fu PandaLearn to Swim Program at Saf-T-Swim Many children have enjoyed six week one-to-one sessions at Saf-T-Swim in Commack, Bayshore, Bohemia, East Meadow and Westbury locations. The NSASA funds half of the cost for this program for local NSASA members' autistic children. This program is designed to help toddlers "get their toes wet" and START teaching them about pool safety. Autistic individuals of any age should never, ever, be left unattended in any pool, beach, lake or areas near bodies of water.
If you are interested in future swim programs or have any questions please email Chris Petrosino at nypaac@yahoo.com Please put "Swim Program" in the subject line. Thank you
Hooves for Hope
NSASA and The Elija Foundation co-sponsored several events at the Sands Point Preserve Stables
Hooves for Hope is An Equine-Assisted Riding Program
Founded By
The Sonny Garguilo Riding Center For Kids
A non profit organization committed
to enriching the lives of children and adults with
autism through equine-assisted activitiesAutism Roller Skates at United Skates of America
We average 250 children, parents and caretakersOver the past year, during vacation breaks and "days off," we held 9 events. Roller skating,
skate rental, game tokens, food/beverage are always free to families touched by autism.
Nassau / Suffolk ASA
PO Box 1405
Melville, NY 11747
Autism Ice Skates at Skating on the Harbor, Port Jefferson
Free Skate Rental, skating followed by pizza and beveragesDuring the Winter Break, NSASA funded over three hundred
opportunities for families to skate outdoors at this beautiful outdoor rink
The Stage Theater in Merrick
Free live plays for the entire family
Seussical - 150 first time theater attendees
Beauty and the Beast - 100 attendees
The Olde Toy Shoppe - 124 attendees
Please join our email listserv to keep in touch and learn when the next free movie or gym play are scheduled.
Just send a blank email to: nsasa-subscribe@yahoogroups.comHere are some other free events we recently held and are planning for the future:
Jill Bullwinkle has graciously volunteered to help us run programs and also makes a contribution to NSASA when someone mentions "NSASA" when purchasing her unique silver jewelry. The Ray of Hope Autism autism awareness jewelry features silver and swarovski crystals. Please click on Jill's banner below to visit her site and order jewelry...and don't forget to mention "NSASA!"
AUTISM AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES...GET THEM WHILE THEY'RE HOT!!! A special thank you to Hon. Harvey Weisenberg, Assemblymember from Long Beach, for advocating for ASA's New York effort for an autism awareness license plate. Hon. Weisenberg sponsored legislation that was signed into law. The legislation will start a special fund for autism awareness and research through the sale of the ASA license plates. The plates are ready for sale. You may order these plates online by clicking on the plate below!!!
Or, you may download and print out an order form by clicking here
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Contact NSASA by: EMAIL: nypaac@yahoo.com
The mission of the Autism Society of America is to provide lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its mission. We are a volunteer organization of parents who have children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Though not a service provider, our yearly golf outing and other fund raisers provide us with monies that enable us to assist families with support groups as well as social, recreational and educational opportunities. All of the funds we raise go right into our community based programs.