April is Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month

/Virginia Institute of Autism


Did you know that April is Autism Awareness month? Charlottesville is lucky to be home to the Virginia Institute of Autism (VIA), which provides so many incredible resources to both children and adults with autism. Their annual Run for Autism 5k is back for 2021 which we are so excited about!

Marc and I got to chat with Ethan Long, President and CEO of VIA about their upcoming race event and all of their other offerings and community work. Take a listen:

-Anna Lise

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