This Friday, April 1, hundreds of people will be attending the first ever ‘Awe in Autism Conference and Expo’ in Jupiter, Florida. According to the organizers, this is the first event of its size and kind in the country. It is free and open to the public.
This unique expo will celebrate the diverse talents of individuals with autism with an art gallery, book signings, live performances, short film screenings and speakers. A micro business bazaar, is expected to be an extremely popular feature of the expo. Micro businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of autism services to employ adults with autism
Micro Businesses
People with autism will be enthusiastically selling their wares and/or performing at the Expo include: ScentsAbility candle shop, Chocolate Spectrum, RLA Glass Making, Artists for Autism, Joshua’s Art, Christine’s Jewelry and Layla & Indiana’s Art.
Performers
Performers include pianists Zachary Williams, James Williams and Reid Moriarty, speakers Ron Sandison, Alex Perez, Taylor Raines and John Miller, authors Merrick Egber and Alex Perez, and performer Jacob Velazquez.
Hungry?
Food vendors include Foodies4Autism and Café 7.
Awe In Autism Conference and Expo was created especially to celebrate the talent of individuals on the autism spectrum, which is diagnosed in 1 in 68 children – and 1 in 42 boys – making it the most common childhood disorder in the country.
Another not be missed event on the schedule will be Joshua Deer, an accomplished 21 year-old golfer from Dallas, who will share his inspiring story about living with autism. Deer will lead the #GameON Autism Golf Clinic. Reece Carpenter is the event’s emcee.
The Els for Autism Foundation
The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 to help people on the autism spectrum fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives. In August 2015, the Foundation opened The Els Center of Excellence, which includes a primary school and auditorium to disseminate best practices in education and therapy worldwide. The state of the art facility is on a 26-acre campus.
Once completed, the The Els Center of Excellence will provide a game-changing educational program incorporating the critical components of early intervention, medical and professional services, transition and adult services, and Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf™.
WHAT: Awe In Autism Conference and Expo
WHEN: Friday, April 1, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Els Center of Excellence, 18370 Limestone Creek Road, Jupiter, Florida
For information, please visit Els For Autism
