A Year In Review – 2014-2015
April - ACU Annual - Utah State Capitol
April -Co-sponsor - UVU Autism Conference - presentation and information
April - Release of Co-sponsored DVD/SaharaCares - Support for Caregivers
May - ACU Gala
May - KSL Radio Interview - elopement
May - YMCA Ogden - Information Table
May - Inkathon fundraiser
May - Stakeholder Meeting with Human Services
May - Huka Bar fundraiser
May - Co-sponsor- free event Utah Regional Ballet Cinderella
May –Salt Lake First Responder training
May –Present - NorthrupGrumman employees
May - BYU Autism Conference.
June - Radio West Autism program
June - Epilepsy Conference - pre conference and information table.
June - Journey through Autism Charette.
June - CAC Board meeting - USU
July - ASCERT training discussion meeting
August - International Autism Research pre-conference planning committee
August - Autism at the Zoo
August - America United Golf Tournament
August - Sahara Cares Carnival
August - Public Safety Training
September - American Fork Chamber Golf Tournament
September - Autism Speaks Walk
September - Tour Columbus Center
September - Co - sponsor Pivotal Response Training Clear Horizons
September - Utah Health Care Association Information/Vendor Fair
October - Layton City Safety Fair - information table
October - Coldwell Banker foundation meeting
October - Training Doug Smith Auto employees/Subaru Share the Love
November - Recorded BYU TV spot for charities in Utah
November - Co- sponsor Columbus Center Dignity Through Work
November - USOE State Board – testify/advocateHigh Cost Risk Pool
November - Clear Horizons Gala
November - TomHigbee- ASSERT/ Tyra Sellers USU Severe Behaviors
November –Saga Girls Hunger Games fundraiser
December - Meeting with UVU Representatives
December - Marcosian Auto - van giveaway to autism family
January 2015 - Subaru Share the Love - Doug Smith Auto
January - Present at Columbus Center Bottom Line of Disabilities
January - Davis Transition Fair - information table
January - Present at BYU Autism Conference - Best Practices Adolescents
February - Educate legislators on autism issues
February - Coldwell Banker Annual Awards Breakfast
February - RC Willey donation of 30 gymnastic tickets
March - Critical issues in Mental Health Planning Committee
April - Present at League of Women’s Voters
April – Present at URA Conference – Governmental AffairsConference
April - UVU Autism Conference – parent panel/Dr. Gerhardt luncheon
April–Co-sponsor Utah Regional Ballet
April - Utah Grizzlies Autism Night
April - Sponsor - USU disability concert
April - Southern Utah Autism Conference
April – Zumbathon Fundraiser
April – Huka Fundraiser
April – ComiCon Fundraiser
Participated in and contributed to several autism committees and partnerships:
Sahara Cares Foundation
Center for People with Disabilities - USU - Consumer Advisory Committee
UPC - Family Links
Pingree Autism Center of Learning Advisory Board
Valley Behavioral Health - Board of Directors
Autism Treatment Fund Committee Chair
Utah Autism Coalition - Board of Directors
Utah Autism Initiative Committee
Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities Member
University of Utah SpecialEducation Advisory Committee
Utah Autism Research Partnership
Critical Issues Conference Planning Committee
Donations and Grants:
University of Utah, Discovery Gateway, Utah Parent Center, American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, Friday’s Kids Respite, SaharaCares Foundation, Soul-R-Eclipse, Clear Horizons Academy, University of Utah Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic, Utah Assistive Technology Foundation, Easter Sales Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain, The Children’s Center, University of Utah/BYU Statewide Training, South Ogden Jr. High School, Utah Health Care Association, Utah regional Ballet, IMFAR Conference, UVU Autism Conference