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550 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
(720) 214-0794 office
(720) 274-2744 fax
(877) COLO-ASD toll free
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Autism Society of Colorado
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The Autism Society of Colorado (ASC) announces that Betty Lehman has stepped down as Executive Director to pursue other personal and professional interests. Betty shares ASC's vision that all Coloradoans affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders have ready access to the services and supports they need to be safe, educated, healthy, productive and able to pursue happy and fulfilling lives. ASC thanks Betty for her dedication to ASC and its mission and wishes her the best of luck. Betty Lehman appreciates the opportunity afforded by ASC to be part of and serve her community.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 April 2012 15:23 |
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Upcoming Events |
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COLFAX MARATHON
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to support the Autism Society, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Colfax Marathon! We need YOU!
Who: Runners AND Volunteers
What: ColfaxMarathon
When: May 19th and 20th, 2012
Why: It’s an exciting way to get fit and give back to the community!
- Raise funds for the Autism Society
- 100% of the money you raise goes back to the Autism Society
- Join us in our tent inCharityPartnerVillageafter the race
It’s not too late to sign up for the marathon, half marathon, 5k, or put together a relay team.
Not a runner? There are still volunteer positions available as well!
If you’re interested in these opportunities or have questions about the event, please contact Chris Norris at Chris@autismcolorado.org or 720-214-0794 ext. 11.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 April 2012 10:14 |
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In the News... |
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April 19th, 2012
In support of Autism Awareness Month, the Glendale RFC made an effort to create more awareness for autism by uniformly deciding to wear shoelaces that display the autism awareness puzzle piece.
March 30, 2012
Shannon is just one of our amazing volunteers at ASC! In addition to being a mom of two great kids she is also the co-chair of our Public Policy Committee. She did a great interview with CBS Denver about rising statistics that you should check out.
March 30, 2012
Check out this morning's Denver Post with interviews by our Interim Director Bridget Cessar, parents, and researchers about the rising numbers on autism.
May 6, 2011
Kathleen Lavine | Business Journal
Betty Lehman, executive director of the Autism Society of Colorado, talks with Pam Friedentag, vice president of sales and marketing for Beau Jo’s Pizza Chain. The two groups have joined together for the “Opening Doors Program.”
May 22, 2011
Therapist Alli Guzzo is teaching Aiden Robles, 3, how to control himself and speak in sentences. (Robert D. Tonsing/Colorado Public News)
More families have been able to afford treatment for autism since Colorado insurance companies were required to cover therapy last summer.
However, autism advocates say the battle for therapy is still ongoing. Read More...
April, 2010
Autism Society of Colorado Named Small Non-Profit of the Year
The Autism Society of Colorado (ASC) received it's greatest honor to-date on April 21st, 2010 at the Denver Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards Luncheon – Small Non-Profit of the Year! ASC spent months preparing and interviewing for this honor and was selected as a top finalist in January, 2010.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 19 April 2012 11:20 |
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