On Wednesday night, Virginia Institute of Autism board members, families, and friends got their first look at the future home of the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services (CAAAS) at 491 Hillsdale Drive in Charlottesville. VIA President Ethan Long, Director of Finance & Administration Ed Gillaspie, and other personnel welcomed nearly 100 guests to an open house…
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The Virginia Institute of Autism’s pioneering social impact program has struck a chord with news organizations around the state and in the District of Columbia. On September 10th, the Charlottesville Daily Progress ran a front-page story on VIAble Ventures, our program that develops micro-businesses specifically designed to employ adults with autism. www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/a-hand-up-for-autistic-adults The Associated Press…
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Thanks to a successful partnership with the i.Lab at UVA Business Incubator program, an exciting new startup business is taking shape at the Virginia Institute of Autism. The candle assembly line at VIA’s Adult Academy now includes a melting pot for the wax, mistake-free valves and pipes for dispensing exactly the right amount, racks to…
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VIA’s Director of Adult Services, Mark Seymour, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming workshop – “Funding and Services for the Lifespan” on Friday April 27th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at City Space on the Downtown Mall. The panel provides a unique opportunity for experts from funding and support agencies as well as…
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Name: Erik Age: 23 @VIA: 3 years. Currently a client in the Adult Academy. Enjoys: Volunteering at Bellair Farm Exercise Shopping Developing independence in the kitchen Outside of VIA: Erik is an avid horseback rider and runner, participating in various area races, as well as Virginia Special Olympics. His family enjoys seeing him engage with his…
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