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Project

2.9.3 Aggies on the Spectrum (Day)

Center:

TX-Center on Disability and Development, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Aimee Day
[email protected]
979-862-2913

Project Description:

Mission Statement: To offer social opportunities, support, and educational resources for individuals on the autism spectrum, students, staff and faculty at Texas A&M as well as for the Bryan-College Station community Goals: * To cultivate the experiences of our members through service learning and enhance their social capital through networking. * To promote acceptance and share positive, respectful, and accurate information about autistic people. * To increase students' self-advocacy and leadership skills. Number of Members: 4 Aimee Day: Advisor 2019-2020 5 informational meeting 5 social events: Movies, games night and dinner ____________________________

Keyword(s):

community integration, self advocacy, education

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional