This fall, we launched an outreach campaign to continue OAR’s goal of supporting the autism community using our Kit for Kids peer education program. We initially set out to teach 30,000 students, and we are pleased to share that we surpassed that target, reaching a total of 41,643 students in grades K-8.
Through the Kit for Kids peer education program, OAR aims to educate elementary and middle school students about autism and teach them how to be good friends to their peers on the spectrum. Over the past few months, we have partnered with several school districts to roll out the program in schools across the country, spreading autism acceptance and fostering inclusion.
We couldn’t have achieved this without each and every one of you. Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this campaign such a success. Together, we’ve continued to make a meaningful difference in the students’ lives and the autism community.
We encourage you to explore OAR’s resources for educators, students, parents, and more in our online resource store. You can also access 100+ autism-related novels, autobiographies, guidebooks, clinical texts, kids’ books, and more in our Libby Library by creating a free account through our website.
Last Call for Peer Education Grant Applications
Teachers, administrators, parents, and autism professionals planning an autism acceptance initiative for April Autism Awareness Month should check out our Peer Education Grant. The application deadline is just around the corner, so don’t forget to submit yours by January 13.
Spring Ahead
OAR will continue its annual autism acceptance campaign this spring. Look for more details on how to get involved with the campaign in the February issue of The OARacle newsletter.
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