ASCV 5K & FAMILY FUN DAY
About the Resource Fair
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This is where community building meets action!
Navigating autism resources can feel overwhelming – the ASCV 5K Resource Fair is designed to make it easier. It welcomes dozens of vendors: autism service providers, event sponsors, and community partners from local organizations. Here's who you can expect this year!
Connect, explore programs, and discover new supports tailored to our local autism community – all in one place. Whether you’re newly navigating a diagnosis or looking to expand your network, the fair offers direct access to resources that can make a meaningful difference.
Looking to partner with us? Learn more and get connected today!
Our Resource Fair Partners
Autastic AvenuesAuthor John BryantAuthor TJ JohnsonCamp Sensory HouseCommonwealth AutismDrake DestinationsEvergreen Speech and LanguageHome Healthcare and Healing ServicesIgnite Therapy Services |
Jacob's ChanceRCIGSchool of RockScience Museum of VirginiaScottish Rite Childhood LanguageThe Neuroaffirming CoachVirginia Down Syndrome AssociationVisions of Grace |
Join Us as a Vendor!
We'd love to have you! For more information about tent/table/booth rentals, please reach out to Katie Putnam, Community Events Coordinator, at katie.putnam@ascv.org.
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Safety starts with connection.
New this year, our Safety Fair will offer a chance to meet local first responders before an emergency happens. Families and self-advocates can engage directly with police, fire, and EMS in a supportive environment – learning how to communicate needs, explore available safety resources, and build comfort through real interaction.
The goal is simple: build familiarity, reduce uncertainty, and support safer, more confident communication when it matters most.
Our Safety Fair Partners
ASCV First Responder Resource TableDivision of Wildlife ResourcesHenrico 911 DispatchHenrico SherriffHenrico Fire |
Henrico Police - SUV & Motorcycle UnitREACHRichmond Mounted PoliceVirginia State PoliceVCU Police |
Creating a Safety Autism Community
In February 2025, the Autism Society of Central Virginia and the Richmond Police Department hosted our second free Sensory Friendly First Responder Safety Seminar! Children and teens with autism had the opportunity to collaborate with first responders and engage in real-world scenarios.
