REDMOND, WA - Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy (WAAA) wants to express our concern for everyone impacted by the COVID-19 virus in the State of Washington and around the World. We are proactively monitoring the situation as state and county health agencies take proactive measures to ensure health and safety. As always, the well-being of our statewide community, from our attendees and vendors to our staff on-site at every event, is of the utmost importance to WAAA and we take pride in creating a positive environment to celebrate autism acceptance, inclusion and diversity.  

Day Out for Autism, our annual Family Fun and Resource Fair will be rescheduled for Sunday June 14th, at Juanita High School  in Kirkland. Free to the general public and fundraising teams of supporters, activities for the day include: sensory-sensitive fun recreation activities for all ages, autism resource and fun fair, Microsoft’s Autism Hiring Program, performances  by SANCA Acrobatics and Circus Arts, Capoeira Martial Art, dance troupes, much more! There’s a 3K optional walk.

WHAT:                Annual Day Out for Autism, Fun Fair, Music & Entertainment

WHEN:               Sunday, June 14th, 2020, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

WHERE:            Juanita High School Field House 

WHY:                 To build community and raise funds for families living with ASD. 

All proceeds directly benefit families affected by ASD in Washington State. The funds enhance current WAAA Special Education program activities including:

• Advocating for effective Individual Education Programs (IEP’s)
• Improving access to effective education programs for students with autism
• Recommending statewide initiatives for school districts and higher educational institutions to recognize and prepare curriculums as well as best practices for students on the autism spectrum 

HOW: Participants can register and/or donate at: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/2020doa

WAAA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, expands access to healthcare, education and services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) & related intellectual and developmental disabilities(IDD).  As noted by one client, “because of what WAAA has accomplished, insurance now has to pay for scientifically proven therapies our kids with Autism need. But this battle is far from over...”. Many families in Washington state struggle to get insurance coverage or educational support for the services their kids need.  

During the Month of April we will celebrate Autism Acceptance though Faces of Autism social media campaign #AutisticAndLoved.  # # #