03/13/2026
๐ West Plains is โPainting the Town Blueโ for Autism Acceptance! ๐
Childrenโs Behavioral Services is proud to support ASCEND at Missouri State UniversityโWest Plains as they lead a community effort to recognize National Autism Acceptance Day on April 2nd, which will also be officially recognized by Mayor Topliff and the City of West Plains.
You can help show your support by:
๐น Wearing blue on April 2
๐น Creating blue-themed displays throughout April
๐น Sharing photos that promote acceptance and inclusion
You can also support ASCEND by purchasing a fundraiser t-shirt. $10 from each shirt goes directly toward supporting neurodiverse students.
๐ Order by March 20:
https://www.dragocollegestore.com/ascend-fundraiser-t-shirt
***ASCEND at Missouri State UniversityโWest Plains is also a major sponsor of the upcoming Autism 5K Color Run/Walk events on April 18th.
Letโs come together as a community to celebrate acceptance, inclusion, and support for our neurodiverse neighbors. ๐โจ