Asterisks (*) indicate AASCEND regular monthly meetings:
Apr
21
Sat
Autism Advancement Month Brunch
Where: The Arc of San Francisco, 1500 Howard St.@ 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
When: 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
What: April is Autism Awareness Month. Join friends on and off the spectrum for brunch as we celebrate Autism Advancement Month! We will have food and drink, but bring something to share if you can.
May
19
Sat
Join us for a conversation about housing on and off the autism spectrum. Where do you live? Where would you like to live? Would you like to live with others on the autism spectrum? What housing supports are available for AS adults?
Jun
18
Mon
There will be no AASCEND meeting in June. Gone Fishing.
Jul
21
Sat
Neurodiversity and Employment is the topic at this general meeting of AASCEND.
Aug
18
Sat
Join the AASCEND community for our annual potluck picnic in the park. All are welcome for an afternoon of low-key socializing with our community. We will have food and drink, but bring something to share if you can. No RSVP necessary! Set-up begins at 11:00 AM. More details to come.
Sep
15
Sat
Come hear “The Bay Area’s Best Career Coach” (SF Bay Guardian) and KALW radio star Marty Nemko field questions about employment for people on and off the autism spectrum.
Oct
20
Sat
Phil Shemanski discuss the a new, online art gallery, Renewing the Renaissance, featuring the work of artists with challenges, including autism.
Plus: Report on the recent Autistic Global Initiative Conference in Boulder, CO
Nov
17
Sat
All are welcome at a presentation and discussion about two new companies seeking to employ people on the autism spectrum in software testing and related work. Join us with your experience, thoughts and feedback!
The previously planned meeting on autism diagnosis has been rescheduled to January.
Dec
8
Sat
Come celebrate the season at AASCEND’s Annual Holiday Potluck Party.
Join our community for food, conversation and good cheer. There will be musical entertainment by vocalist and AASCEND member Stacey Kennedy. Bring food to share if you can. If you can’t, show up anyway!
Jan
26
Sat
AASCEND past-president Jack Fagan leads a discussion on issues surrounding autism diagnosis.
