Participate in a virtual town hall forum with Minnesota’s Secretary of State, Steve Simon, on Thursday, July 16 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Simon will join the Autism Society of Minnesota and other members of Rev UP Minnesota to share important information about voter registration and the elections this year, ensuring that…
We recently have been alerted about members of our community receiving “robocalls” – or unknown, recorded messages – from organizations claiming to be the Autism Society of Minnesota and asking for donations. AuSM does not share contact information of those who are members, participate with us, or who donate. AuSM…
Due to the pandemic, the majority of in-person camps have been canceled this summer. However, AuSM is working with our camp partners to create some virtual alternatives that allow our campers to have some fun this summer despite all of the unprecedented schedule changes. Virtual Camp Discovery 2020, offered July…
Southwest Airlines generously has donated funds to AuSM in honor of its 2020 LUV Classic Golf Tournament and Party. Since 1985, Southwest Airlines has hosted this event, donating more than $18 million to charities over the past 34 years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest made the difficult decision to…
Spend a summer Monday on a pristine golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Annika Sorenstam when you join AuSM for the 25th Annual AuSM Golf Classic at The Royal Club in Lake Elmo on Aug. 3. This event will be adjusted to accommodate Minnesota’s COVID-19 pandemic regulations. Golfing foursomes…
AuSM is partnering with Metro ECSU, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Minnesota Department of Education, and University of St. Thomas to offer a two-day Summer Symposium: Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Learners with ASD and EBD in a Multi-Tiered System of Support. This event will be offered in an…
Wearing a cloth or paper mask isn’t something that feels natural. Due to regulations set by the state and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) during this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, many community businesses are requiring patrons to wear masks for the safety of workers and other shop,…
Unprecedented times call for creativity, collaboration, and community. The Autism Societies of Minnesota and Greater Wisconsin were proud to offer a first-ever joint conference brought to our communities virtually April 30-May 2, 2020. We are pleased to announce this amazing content, including keynote presentations from Judy Endow, LCSW; Loui Lord…
As Minnesota’s First Autism Resource, AuSM works to provide timely, relevant information based on topics important to our community members. To help you connect with experts and answer your questions, we are launching a new “Ask the Expert” resource that will be shared on our website and in our twice…
On May 25, 2020 George Floyd, an African American family man and community activist, was murdered by a Minneapolis Police officer while other officers watched without intervention. George’s death is not an anomaly. Rather, it is the result of deeply integrated and deadly prejudice that plagues too many public and…