Autism Support of Alabama

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

💙 Faces of Autism: Meet Jacob Pierson 💙

Jacob is 21 years old and was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 4. Today, he is thriving and building a bright future through hard work and determination.

Jacob attends Drake State Community and Technical College, where he has completed his machining degree and is currently pursuing welding. His dedication to his craft earned him second place in the state competition for machining last year, and he has been invited to compete again this year — an incredible accomplishment that reflects both his talent and commitment.

Jacob loves working with his hands and is always eager to learn more, often expanding his skills through YouTube tutorials and hands-on practice. His focus, persistence, and passion for learning continue to open doors and inspire those around him. 💙

04/02/2026

Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Webinar Wednesday! We’re hosting Anita Kelley from the Alabama Department of Treasury for a deep dive into Alabama ABLE Accounts. Financial security is a vital part of the journey, and Anita will walk us through how these accounts help individuals with disabilities save for the future without impacting their benefits.

Date: April 15th

Time: 12:00 PM

Topic: An Overview of Alabama ABLE Accounts

Register: https://heyor.ca/GMKqQY

04/02/2026

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the strength, uniqueness, and incredible contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum across Alabama and beyond.

At Autism Support of Alabama, our mission is to provide support, resources, and hope to families navigating autism every single day. From funding critical services to building a stronger, more connected community — we are here for you.

✨ Today is about more than awareness — it’s about acceptance, inclusion, and action.

Join us in:
• Listening and learning from autistic voices
• Supporting families in your community
• Promoting inclusion in schools, workplaces, and beyond

Together, we can create a world where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. 💙

04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

This month, we move beyond awareness and lean into acceptance, inclusion, and action.

Across Alabama, families are navigating autism every single day — and your support matters.

Join us at a Walk for Autism this month and help build a more inclusive future.

Let’s walk. Let’s support. Let’s accept.

Register now at https://givebutter.com/AutismWalk2026!

04/01/2026

We are so grateful for our friends at Top Trails!

💙 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍! 💙

We are beyond proud to announce the 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟒 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔…

👉 $𝟏𝟐,𝟓𝟑𝟐! 👈

Every single dollar is going straight to Autism Support of Alabama, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the way this community shows up year after year. This isn’t just a number- it’s support, resources, hope, and impact for families across Alabama.
From the racers to the riders, the volunteers, the vendors, the spectators, and everyone who bought raffle tickets, joined an activity, or simply showed up with heart… 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔.

Top Trails has always been about more than riding. It’s about community. And this proves just how strong that community really is.

Here’s to the mud, the memories, and making a real difference together. 💙

03/31/2026

🐸💙 Camp Frog Lottery Announcement 💙🐸

Thank you to everyone who entered the Camp Frog May Lottery! Lottery winners emails were sent out Friday morning, March 27, 2026.

Please note:

-Be sure to check your spam or junk folders
-A response to the email is required to secure your spot
-If you do not receive an email, your application was not selected this time

We are so grateful for the overwhelming interest in Camp Frog and appreciate every family who applied.

03/31/2026

Under the sea and sensory friendly? Yes please! 🐚🌊💙

We are so excited to share that The Lyric Theatre is hosting a Sensory Friendly showing of The Little Mermaid and we want to make sure every family in our community knows about it!

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30PM
📍 Lyric Theatre | Birmingham, AL

Sensory friendly shows are designed with our community in mind, creating a welcoming, judgment free environment where kids and adults can enjoy the magic of live theatre without the overwhelm.
Spots are limited so do not wait on this one!

🔗 RSVP now at bit.ly/4tClULA

Tag a family who needs a night of magic! 🐠🎭💙

03/30/2026

What an incredible night! 🚙💙 A huge thank you to Alabama Jeep Outfitters for hosting an amazing dine and donate event to benefit Autism Support of Alabama! The Jeep community came out in full force, and in style, to raise funds and create awareness for our mission. Seeing those Jeeps lined up in support of the autism community was a sight to behold, and we are so incredibly grateful for every single person who showed up and gave back. This is what community looks like. 💙 Thank you, Alabama Jeep Outfitters, for choosing ASA — we are honored!

03/30/2026

💐 SPRING BOUQUETS ARE HERE! Did you know you can send beautiful flowers AND support Autism Support of Alabama at the same time? Every bouquet purchased gives back directly to ASA's mission of educating, advocating, and empowering individuals with autism and their families across Alabama. Choose from a wide selection of vibrant arrangements for any occasion and let your flowers do double the good. 💙 Shop now and share with a friend who loves flowers! 🌸 https://www.crayolaflowers.com/autism_support_of_alabama3268

03/27/2026

These are the faces of Walks for Autism 💙

Families.
Friends.
Siblings.
Teachers.
Advocates.

This April, we walk together — for support, for inclusion, and for a stronger Alabama community.

Drop a 💙 in the comments if you’re walking this year — and tell us who you’re walking for.

🔗 : https://givebutter.com/AutismWalk2026