The 5th
Annual Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union (MAFCU) Golf
Classic to benefit CSAAC Foundation is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 6. Register before May 11 to take advantage
of the early bird rates. Sponsorship opportunities also
available. Call 240-912-2256, or
click here to learn more
and register!
Download and print the brochure for the event by
clicking here
CSAAC’s
Ian Paregol and Ayda Sanver participated in a live Webcast
called “Connecting with CSAAC” on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
from 2-3 p.m. on Patch.com where they answered questions
over the internet. Watch the replay by
clicking here
In honor of April as National Autism
Awareness Month, over 100 guests came to the 4th Annual
Happy Hour for Autism on April 19th at Caddies in Bethesda,
MD! We raised nearly $7,000 for CSAAC Foundation with
pledges still coming in.
Click here to view the slideshow
On, April 2, 2012, World Autism Awareness Day, two of the
CSAAC "In-Focus" Photographers: Brian and James, along with
Dide Cimen, Supported Employment Director joined George
Washington University’s effort to ‘Shine a Light on Autism’
by visiting the university campus for their first night-time
photo shoot. The visit gave James and Brian an opportunity
to expand their skills through practice as well as help
increase Autism Awareness as they met students and staff on
campus. CSAAC’s "In-Focus Project" enables individuals with
autism to hone their talents. Brian and James are part of a
weekly photography class for the adults in the CSAAC program
who wanted to learn a new set of skills. Click
here to learn more about the program and visit
their online store.
Click here to view the
slideshow
CSAAC "InFocus" Photographers Celebrate and Capture the
100th National Cherry Blossoms Festival
On March 21, 2012, the CSAAC "In-Focus" Photographers:
Brian, James, Matt and Jimmie, along with Dide Cimen,
Supported Employment Director and In-Focus instructors /
founders Ian Paregol, Executive Director and Craig Pardini,
Director for Building Facilities and Administration visited
the Tidal Basin, home of the annual National Cherry Blossom
Festival in Washington, DC to capture the beauty of the
cherry blossoms through the lens of autism. CSAAC’s
“In-Focus Project” enables individuals with autism to hone
their artistic talents while building business-venture
skills through micro-enterprise. This program was made
possible, in part, by a generous grant from The Letaw Family
Foundation. The photographs from today’s shoot will be
available for purchase on the In-Focus link on this
website.
Click here
to view profiles of the photographers or to learn more about
the InFocus Project.
Click here
to view photograph of their day downtown.
On
Friday, November 11th, CSAAC 6th Annual Honors
Gala was held and raised nearly $150,000 for CSAAC
Foundation. Master of Ceremonies, Washington/Baltimore
radio personality Kirk McEwen welcomed the 360 attendees to
the Bethesda Marriott for a night of food, fun and music.
This even could not have been held with the generosity of
CSAAC’s many sponsors including: The Insurance Exchange,
PEPCO, Linemark, Comcast Business Class, Sandy Spring Bank,
Ernst & Young, American Airlines and EagleBank.
Although
Governor Martin O’Malley was unable to attend, he did send
his regards in a letter acknowledging that “For 32 years,
CSAAC has been an integral partner in supporting families
and individuals with autism in Maryland.” We appreciate the
Governor’s kind words. As for the awardees…. Dr. Marcia
Smith, CSAAC’s Assistant Executive Director of Programs, was
recognized with a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for her many
contributions in the field of autism. Other honorees
included CSAAC direct support staff member Bernice Coleman
who received the Hilda Langley Award of Excellence. Gary
Rosenthal Art Studio who was recognized as “Employer of the
Year,” and world-wide consulting firm Deloitte which
received CSAAC’s “Corporate Partner of the Year” Award. The
Casino Night-themed event began with hors d'oeuvres, an
array of gaming tables, and an open bar. During dinner,
awards were presented and were closely followed by a live
auction which included trips to Key West, San Diego and
London as well as magnificent earrings from Adeler
Jewelers. The Connections Band featuring CSAAC’s own Ian
Paregol, Don Rodrick and Eric Valenstein closed out the
evening with live dance music and a crowded dance floor.
Click here to view the slideshow
CSAAC’s
Ian Paregol and Ayda Sanver participated in a live Webcast
called “Connecting with CSAAC” on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
from 2-3 p.m. on Patch.com where they answered questions
over the internet. Watch the replay by
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Annual Happy Hour for Autism
CSAAC
6th Annual Honors Gala 
