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Walk About Autism
Saturday, January 28, 2012
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sun Life Stadium, Miami, FL
WalkAbout Autism A charity walkabout benefiting the Autism Society of
Miami-Dade & Broward, UM-NSU CARD, FAU CARD and the Dan Marino Foundation.
Join us for a family day of fun and entertainment stations along the way
including: DJ, Dance Station, Bands Inflatables: Bounce Houses/Obstacle
Courses/Slides, Fun Football Skills Clinic Hosted by the Miami Dolphins,
Autograph Sessions with Current & Former Miami Dolphins and Cheerleaders,
First Responder Vehicle, Personnel Maricorp Sprint Car Team Racing for DMF,
Samsung Video Game Zone and Much More!
1 in 110 children in the United States have autism. 90% of adults with
autism are unemployed. Help us to help them by joining in the Dan Marino
Foundation
JOIN OUR TEAM! or Start your own!
MONEY RAISED HERE, STAYS HERE
Dear WalkAbouters,
We are excited to announce that for a limited time, Walgreens will be selling customized Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism bracelets!
Get your hands on these cool bracelets and share them with family, friends and loved ones, all while supporting a great cause! These bracelets can also be great thank you gift for those that have donated to your fundraising efforts!
You can purchase these limited edition bracelets for $1.00 at any South Florida Walgreens store until January 5th, 2012. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Autism Societies of Miami Dade & Broward Counties, UM-NSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities and The Dan Marino Foundation. All funds raised here stay here!
Don’t miss out and get your bracelet today!!
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Regular Evening Meetings
We hold our general meetings every other month starting in September and ending in May. The meetings are held at Miami Children’s Hospital in the Main Auditorium. The hospital is located at 3100 S.W. 62nd Ave Miami, Florida 33126. Starting promptly at 6:30 PM they run till 9:00 PM. Light refreshments are provided.
Newsletter & Website
Our informative newsletter is called “The Puzzler” is published quarterly. The newsletter highlights all the events the Autism Society of Miami is hosing or participating in, along with other events and information happening in our community. The Autism Society of Miami-Dade also maintains a website. Please visit us at:
www.autism-society.org/miami
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January 2011
January 14-16, 2011
Annual CARD Conference
Orlando Lake Mary Marriott
Register at: www.ucf-card.org
This conference is excellent for
parents and professionals!
January 29, 2011
Dan Marino Foundation Walkabout Autism
9 till 2 PM
Event will be located inside the Sun Life Stadium on the field!
If you plan on going you'll need to pre-register on line so that
you don't have to wait in any lines when you get there.
Go to www.dmfwalkaboutautism.org to register
Money Raised Here Stays Here!
If you have questions please call us at
305-969-3900
JOIN OUR TEAM!
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February 2011
Miami-Dade County Parks
Childrens Cultural Affairs
Family Fun Day - 10-4 PM
Indian Hammocks Park
Autism Society of Miami will have a
resouce table there to answer your questions
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March 2011
March 13-18, 2011
Spring
Miami Beach Autism Surf Camp!
March 24, 2011
Autism Society of Miami General Meeting
Miami Childrens Hospital - 6:00 PM
Main Auditorium - 1st floor
Topic: Summer Camps for Children with Autism
Come early for a good seat this meeting fills up fast!
March 26, 2011
Best Buddies Walk
TY Park in Broward
Details to follow.
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April 2011
April 2, 2011
(Saturday)
AMC Theaters at Sunset Place
South Miami, Florida
12:00 noon
speicail showing of
Wretches & Jabberers
A documentary about 2 two adults with autism who embark on a global
quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. They want
to put a new face on autism.
If you're a teacher this is a must see!
If your a speech pathologist you'll be inspired!
Please watch the 3 minute trailer
www.wretchesandjabberers.org
you'll love it!
We suggest you purchase tickets in advance at
www.amctheaters.com/wretchesandjabberers
$8.50 for adults
$7.50 for children (12 and under)
Call 305-969-3900 for more details
April 30, 2011
In Celebration of Autism Awareness Month
The Autism Society of Miami-Dade and Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Invite you to our Grand Opening and Resource Fair
Bring the whole family, there's something for everyone!
Fun activities, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs,
arts & crafts, facepainting and more!
Please join us on
Saturday April 30th
10:00 to 1:00 PM
FDLRS South location
5555 S.W. 93 Ave
Miami Florida 3165
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October 2011
October 1, 2011
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Miami Dade County Public Schools S.T.E.P.S for Success Transition Conference
South Miami Senior High School -6856 S.W. 53rd Street - Miami, Fl. 33155
This is a FREE conference is for students, parents and professionals interested in gathering
information about high school and life after high school.
October 4, 2011
10:00 AM - Parent Training
Topic: Behaviors and children with ASD
Training located at the Autism Community Resource Center - located behind FDLRS in trailer #1
5555 S.W. 93rd Ave Miami, Fl.
Co-Hosted by the Autism Society of Miami-Dade
Presentation by UM-NSU CARD
October 5, 2011
10:00 AM - Parent Training
Topic: Communication and Getting to know your childs classroom
Redondo Elementary 18480 S.W. 304 street Homestead Florida 33030
Presented and hosted by MDCPS Autism Community Resource Center
and the Autism Society of Miami-Dade
October 30, 2011
7:00 PM - Parent and Professionals Night Out!
Boomer Humor Productions Presents:
Improv Comedy Club Night at the Hard Rock -
with Co-Headliners Anna Collins & Peter Fogel
Purchase tickets on line at: www.comedyforautism.com
Tickets are $15 per person
This is a benefit for the Autism Societies of Miami-Dade & Broward and we apprecitate it so much!
Come out - Relax - Have Fun - Laugh like crazy! These two are so talented!
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November 2011
November 2, 2011
7:00 PM
Whitten Learning Center, Room LC 140, University of Miami, 5050 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124
Please join us for an inspirational talk by Robyn Steward, an adult with AS from England! Robyn is a trainer, mentor, consultant & artist. Learn about AS from a personal perspective, not JUST a textbook!
Living Life as an Adult with Autism
November 4, 2011
7:00 PM -Norman Brothers Produce - Wine & Holiday Food Tasting
Don't miss this incredible night of amazing food & wine!
Norman Brothers goes all out to show their support of our local autism community and we
are very thankful to them.
This is a benefit for UM - NSU CARD. Tickets are $40 in advance $50 at the door.
Call us at 305-926-3835 for tickets or go to Norman Brothers and purchase them there.
November 18, 2011
7:00 PM - Autumn Moonlight Autism Gala - NSU CARD
Our friends and families in Broward come out to shine on this night. It's a beautiful
event with food, drinks, dancing and an incredible silent & live auction
This event is located at Speciality Automotive Treatments - 700 W. Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale
Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased through UM-NSU CARD. Visit their website
for details. www.umcard.org
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December 2011
No Events listed yet.
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January 2012
January 28, 2012- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Walkabout Autism
This is the 2nd annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism event held at Pro Players Stadium
Go to www.dmfwalkaboutautism.org and register your team today. If you don't have a team we encourage you join our team AUTISM SOCIETY of MIAMI-DADE. Please don't miss this incredible day- it's a day you and your family will love. Tons of things to do for everyone and the best part of it all is that our families, schools and autism programs right here in Miami & Broward all benefit.
Money Raised Here - Stays Here!
