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Welcome to the
ASACIC website!

As the Central Illinois Chapter of the Autism Society of America, we are proud to have the privilege to render service to the families, friends, and interested parties who have a connection to a person with autism. By standing together and sharing our hardships and joys, we make a better community for everyone.

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Board Elections

The ASACIC will be accepting applications through December 9 for those interested in becoming an ASACIC Board Member for the 2012 year. 

Please e-mail your letter of application to Ed Jankauski at kjj63@msn.com and cc: Amanda Castleman at acastleman@asacic.org. 

Voting for the 2012 Board will be held on Monday 1/9/2012 from 5-6pm at Gingers Asian Bistro Restaraunt in Springfield.
 

Part-time Office Assistant

ASACIC is searching for an office assistant to manage and staff the Springfield-based office for 15-20 hours per week.  Job duties include, but are not limited to:  maintaining the membership database, answering phone calls, responding to email inquiries, monitoring Facebook and Twitter accounts, preparing materials for monthly board meetings, assisting with grant applications, tracking programs and organizing special events.    Commitment to supporting families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder is a must and training for this position is available.  Applicants must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work independently.  Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume and three references to:  Julie Alderman, The Autism Program, Noll Medical Pavilion, 5220 South 6th Street Road, Springfield, Il. 62703.

 

This event is free for families of children with autism or Asperger's. 

Click here for more information.

Keyfob found at Autism Walk

A keyfob was found without any keys attached at the autism walk.  If you lost yours, please call the office to claim it.  241-2023.


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Sensory Friendly Movie Event


The Adventures of Tintin
Saturday, January 7, 2012.
AMC Springfield 12
3141 Mercantile Dr.
Springfield, IL 62702
217-793-6440

The Muppets
Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00 am.
AMC Mattoon 10
2509 Hurst Dr.
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-234-8900

AMC Theatres® and The Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis. With Sensory Friendly Films, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down. For tickets to this unique experience, please visit the theatre’s box office the day of the event.

We Want to Hear from You!

ASACIC has developed a comprehensive survey to provide a voice for our local families facing autism. Please take a few minutes and click on the link below to let us know your family's priorities in terms of services and supports for autism. Please note that this survey seeks to identify community needs and is not representative of the chapter's current or future services. Click here to take survey

ASACIC has recently joined GoodSearch, a search engine which donates 50 percent of its sponsored search revenue to the charities and schools designated by its users. You use GoodSearch exactly as you would any other search engine. Because it's powered by Yahoo!, you get proven search results. Each time you search the Internet or shop online at one of GoodSearch's participating stores, a donation will be made to ASACIC at no cost to you! Click here for more information on how you can help us support our local autism community by doing what you do everyday!




Nellybean.com: Discounts for you = Fundraising for ASACIC!

ASACIC is working with Nellybean.com to provide discounts and deals to our members while generating some revenue for ourselves.  Nellybean.com provides a portal for merchants to send discounts and deals (called Nellys) via email/text message to members who have registered.  Members (you) can choose the businesses from whom they want to receive Nellys. Members also can choose organizations they want to support (such as ASACIC), who receive a percentage of all revenue paid by merchants based on the organizations that members have chosen to support. Simply sign up at Nellybean.com, subscribe to the merchants from whom you want to receive Nellys, and affiliate with ASACIC! Thanks for your support!



The Spring 2011 Edition of "Support and Hope" is here! The ASACIC newsletter is now available and being mailed to our membership upon request.

Support Group Meetings

Support group meetings for the fall of 2011 have been scheduled.  Click here for more information.


Yahoo Group

ASACIC also has an online mailing list which you can join. By joining this mailing list you will receive the latest news from ASACIC about events we have as well as be reminded about upcoming support group meetings. You can also use this forum to ask questions in between the support group meetings on any topic pertaining to autism and related issues we all face. support

In Other News:

Autism Now, the six-part PBS NewsHour autism report from Robert McNeil, is now online at http://www.autism-society.org/news/media.html. Check it out if you missed it on TV in April.

 

Interested in joining the Blogosphere? The national Autism Society has teamed up with blog network Autisable. This is a great spot to register for a blog and network online with other families affected by autism. See what's new at www.Autisable.com
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