Healthcare and Medical News: Back-to-School Resources & Supports

This August, our focus is on making informed decisions with back-to-school planning, establishing new schedules and routines, resources for housing and independent living, aging, long-term supports, and information about National Make-A-Will Month.

Get Ready for Back-To-School

This September, we're focused on supporting students as they head back to school. We also recognize National Suicide Prevention Month, National Anti-Bullying Prevention Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Our public policy resources include details about Disability Voting Rights Week, which is taking place from September 12th-16th. We encourage you to learn more and take action to make an impact.

Did you know: Research finds that Autistic individuals have a 3 times higher suicide rate than the general population. Autistic people with co-existing psychiatric conditions were found to be at an even significantly higher risk.

Access September Resources

You're invited to our Fore Autism Golf Classic hosted by Keystone Insurers Group on Wednesday, October 12th at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, Virginia. All proceeds will benefit the Autism Society of America and our mission to create connections, empowering everyone within the Autism community to live fully. The winning team will be invited to play a 72-hole cumulative scramble tournament at the Liberty Mutual Invitational National Finals in Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina.

Hurry, this event will sell out quickly! Register today to secure your spot. If you're interested in becoming an event sponsor, please email Roger Caldwell at Rcaldwell@GreatGolfEvents.com.

Affiliate Highlights

Autism Society Colorado runs weekly virtual support groups as a place for Autistic adults to connect: one for adults in their 20s & 30s, and one for adults 40+.

Autism Society Washington facilitates a Virtual Connections meeting on the third Wednesday of every month. The next meeting topic will cover Guardianship Law Changes scheduled for Sept. 21.