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It’s our favorite day of the year! In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Arms Around ASD is hosting our annual open house. Here’s what you can expect on Saturday, April 11 - 11am - Doors open 11:30am - Pet therapy in the Big Room: Harley
Q&A Teens at Arms Around ASD is canceled for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24. Steph Allen will see y’all next month.
Check out what’s on the calendar at Arms Around ASD this week! And don’t miss Coffee & Cocoa with a Cop - Autism Edition. Officer Carrie Lee will answer all your questions about autism interacting with law enforcement. -— MONDAY
Officer Carrie Lee will be joining us for Coffee & Cocoa with a Cop - Autism Edition - on Wednesday, March 25 at 11:30am. Discussion agenda will include: How to interact with law enforcement during a traffic stop, on the street, or in a business
We're springing into this week at Arms Around ASD! Here's what's on the schedule: MONDAY 3/16 2pm Garden Group with Kathy 4:00 - 5:30 Dental Screenings with Dr. Charlie Page 5:30pm “Q & A” Queer & Autistic Support Group with Scou
Mark your calendars for four weeks from today. It’s the Arms Around ASD Open House (Saturday, April 11 from 11am-4pm). In addition to the annual fashion show (hit me up if you want to model), we’ll have mini ponies Harley and Mo and Kikir
March is Arms Around ASD month at @westvillagemarket 💜 We received this note from Rosanne Kiely - “Hi there! I own West Village Market & Deli in West Asheville. We do a “roundup at the register” program where we match customer
Check out what's happening this week at Arms: SUNDAY 3/8 12:00 Denise Fosco’s Celebration of Life MONDAY 3/9 12:30 Chair Yoga with Amy 2pm Garden Group with Kathy 4pm Snack Attack! with Megan & Ky-Lee (This week: Edible Slime) 5:30pm &ldq
Just a quick reminder that if you’re not able to make it in person to Denise’s celebration of life, it will also be available virtually starting at noon on March 8 https://meet.google.com/whk-fgzw-cmj 💜
When the weather teases us, head to Arms Around ASD for all kinds of activities in a climate controlled environment. The end of the week brings us the Sweetheart Dance (Saturday from 6-8pm) and Denise’s Celebration of Life (Sunday 12-2pm). Don