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Winter Carnival features Vulcan Snow Park event supporting AuSM
St. Paul Winter Carnival organizers will host a Sensory-Friendly event at Vulcan Snow Park (located at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds) from 4-9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28. Zoom down the giant snow slide, play on giant snow piles, and participate in or watch events. On Jan. 28, the park will feature lower lights and no overhead sound. Organizers also will have a dedicated sledding lane for families and individuals affected by autism.
Cost ranges from $2 per slide to $15 for unlimited slide rides. 10% of proceeds on Jan. 28 will support AuSM's programs and services for our local autism community. Click here for more information about Vulcan Snow Park.
Teams or individuals that raise $250 or more by Feb. 1 will be entered into a drawing for six tickets to the March 3, 6:30 p.m. Minnesota Wild game. The prize also includes four tickets to ride the Ice Cruiser during the game's first intermission. Steps for Autism in Minnesota, AuSM's 19th annual family fun walk and the state’s largest autism resource fair, will take place at Southdale Center on March 3, 2019. Each participant is an autism hero, rallying for the 1 in 42 individuals living with autism in Minnesota. Steps for Autism dollars directly support local families and individuals living with autism, from birth through retirement. Donations stay in the community by funding AuSM's innovative programs and services. 
AuSM has a full line up of social skills classes for youth, teens, and adults with autism in the coming months. These activities are sure to keep you warm, even though the outside temps still might be chilly. Classes include a NEW 
Registration for Super Fest 2019 is open!
Super Fest 2019 supporting organizations include Paul’s Pals, The Matthew Foundation, and the Minnesota Vikings along with the Autism Society of Minnesota, the Down Syndrome Foundation, Flagship Recreation, Fraser, Hope Fieldhouse, Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, and Washburn Center for Children.
AuSM's camp directors have created an 
Steps of Hope is taking on a new name and rallying some new excitement in 2019. Steps for Autism in Minnesota, AuSM's 19th annual family fun walk and the state’s largest autism resource fair, will take place at Southdale Center on March 3, 2019. Each participant is an autism hero, rallying for the 1 in 42 individuals living with autism in Minnesota.
Steps for Autism in Minnesota will begin with the third annual AuSM Flash Dash presented by Accra, an all ages and abilities quick walk from 9-9:15 a.m. that will be done in a flash. Families and individuals who register for the AuSM Flash Dash will receive medals at the finish line and bragging rights for completion. Steps for Autism dollars directly support local families and individuals living with autism, from birth through retirement. Donations stay in the community by funding AuSM's innovative programs and services.