Celebrate National Caregivers Month with Supports + Resources! 👈

We're Thankful for Caregivers.     We know that providing care is a full time job, and that's why it's so important that we support our caregivers, and especially give thanks in honor of National Caregivers Month. Everyday we aim to provide information, resources and localized referrals to help our families and friends with autism. How do we do that? To name a few... In 2018, the Autism Society assisted in the passage of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, which addresses the urgent needs of the over 40 million caregivers in this country; we also had over 5,400 caregivers attend Autism Society support groups last year. Additionally, we answered over 225,000 phone calls, emails, and support inquiries to provide help and guidance for our community's needs.  This month, we've put together resources for caregivers, including policy information, long-term supports & services, and Thanksgiving guides. Click below to learn more. GET RESOURCE GUIDE Affiliates In Action Programs Focused on Caregivers. Autism Society of Oregon's Take a Break Program Autism Society Tidewater's Respite Nights Autism Society Ventura County's Caregiver Resource Guide Autism Society of Northern Virginia  Parent Support Group FIND A LOCAL AFFILIATE...   Thanksgiving Tips The holidays can be overwhelming for anyone - with busy travel days, social gatherings, and new scents and decor filling the home. This Thanksgiving, address you or your loved ones needs by planning ahead for the holiday with sensory-friendly adaptations, favorite food substitutions, and mindful moments to de-stress.  Check our resources on the blog. READ MORE... HELP US SUPPORT MORE CAREGIVERS In The News... On Tuesday, November 12th, we joined the Embassy of Qatar at our joint gala; the theme, "Spectrum Of Opportunity", focused on successful employment models, employers committed to neuro-diversity, and advocates who are making their employment goals a reality! Thank you to all who attended and made it such a huge success! Check out President & CEO, Scott Badesch with America's Got Talent winner, Kodi Lee! On Friday, November 15th, the Lost Odyssey: The Book of Knowledge event, a live D&D experience, benefitted the Autism Society of America. You can still support #DNDforASA through the online fundraiser with exclusive in-game items and prizes from sponsors.  Created as part of the larger Giving Tuesday movement, our #SpectrumOfOpportunity, campaign encourages you to share your story. You don't have to wait until #GivingTuesday to participate - get involved here! Welcome Christopher Banks as incoming President and CEO of the Autism Society of America. Read full press release here. DONATE Autism Society 4340 East West Hwy Ste 350 Bethesda, MD 20814 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.