Give kids a voice: iPads for Autism

Happy Spring!  April is known as Autism Awareness Month, though you will also hear about Autism Acceptance Month or Autism Respect Month. No matter what you say, autism is an important cause to be aware of and all those living with autism deserve and need Acceptance and Respect.  They have many challenges and many gifts. Both of these can benefit from the gift of an iPad.  A child who doesn't speak can literally 'find a voice' through using the iPad as a communication tool. A child who is gifted in a particular area can explore further into their favorite topic through the iPad--gaining knowledge that may lead to a future career.  

Autism Pensacola is excited to announce that the 2014 Give Kids a Voice Global Giving campaign raised double the amount from the year before! We received just under three thousand dollars from Thanksgiving until the end of the year! Thanks to your generous donations Autism Pensacola, Inc will be able to provide at least six iPads to families who have a child with autism.  These iPads will aid in improving the child's means of communication and learning.  On behalf of everyone at API, THANK YOU! 

Because of this success, Autism Pensacola will soon roll out a new way for families in our area to qualify to recieve iPads.  In addtion to offering iPads to our graduates of our powerful Parent Empowerment Program, we will soon begin offering a mini class that trains parents specifically on the iPad as a tool for increasing communication, social and academic skills. Graduates of this new program will also be able to apply to recieve an iPad because of your generosity.  

Thank you for making a difference for so many living with autism!