First United Methodist Church in Ansonia to host BINGO Saturday

ANSONIA - Help raise money for autism at a BINGO event Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 47 Franklin St.

Start the New Year off right by winning the Grand Prize of a 44" Smart TV or one of many other great prizes!
Tickets are $20 per person and extra sheets are available to purchase for increasing your chances of winning. There will be other opportunities to take home prizes.

Food also will be available for purchase.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and game starts promptly at 6 p.m.
Unlike some other events held at the church, this is not a free event.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Ansonia Police to participate in programs to assist residents with autism

ANSONIA -  The Ansonia Police Department is pleased to announce our involvement in two programs to assist residents of Ansonia who are autistic or have a family member with autism.

 

The first program is the Blue Envelope program sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle and the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association. 

Any licensed driver on the autism spectrum is encouraged to come to the Ansonia Police Department and pick up an envelope that they can put their registration and insurance information in. 

The envelope contains helpful tips and information for the driver on what to do and what happens during a car stopped by the police. More information regarding this program can be found at www.portal.ct.gov/DMV-Blue-Envelope.

 

The second program is an Autism Safety Alert Form developed by Walk with Derek. 

Ansonia residents can complete the form which has identifying information for the autistic individual, tips for first responders when dealing with the individual, emergency contact information, and a photo of the person. 

These forms will be used by first responders when responding to calls involving the individual or will help in positively identifying the individual should first responders come in contact with them and no other family member is present. 

The forms can be picked up at the Ansonia Police Department 65 Main St. Ansonia, CT 06401 or downloaded from the City of Ansonia website,   http://cityofansonia.com/filestorage/8132/8142/8174/Ansonia_PD_Autism_Alert.pdf.

The form can be mailed or returned in person to the Police Department.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Rochelle's autism bill receives bipartisan support in the House

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - Legislation proposed by state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, received unanimous bipartisan approval Wednesday by the House of Representatives. 

H.B. 6184, An Act Concerning Access to Information on Early Childhood Interventions, will next be voted on by the Senate. 

The bill will require: (1) the Office of Early Childhood to develop a document concerning developmental milestones experienced by children from birth to age five and information on how to access the Child Development Infoline; and (2) child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes to post copies of such document on the premises of such centers and homes in a prominent location for parents or guardians to see regularly.

“Signs of autism are often present as early as 18 months of age and early intervention can make a big difference for children on the spectrum,” Rochelle said. “I was focused on creating a bill that will foster awareness amongst child care providers and parents about early childhood developmental milestones and what to do if a child is struggling to hit milestones. The first step to getting a child help is knowledge.” 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 59 children was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in 2018. 

“I heard concerns from our local educators that more children must be evaluated for early intervention earlier than kindergarten," Rochelle said. "It is scientifically shown that the earlier the intervention the better the outcome for children with autism and other developmental delays.

"Thank you to all my legislative colleagues and advocates who helped this bill move forward.”  

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Walk in Wallingford in May to benefit autism services organization

I received this card in the mail and thought I'd share.

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April is Autism Awareness Month. 

Bricks & Barley in Shelton to host benefit for autism today