2024 Autism Society of Iowa Information and Resource Fair

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel 1800 50th St, West Des Moines, United States

Registration for the resource fair is now closed. The Autism Society of Iowa is offering registration to participate in our Information and Resource Fair, which will be held during our annual educational conference at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and the resource […]

2024 Autism Society of Iowa Benefit Auction

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel 1800 50th St, West Des Moines, United States

To register for the 2024 ASI Benefit Auction, click here. The Autism Society of Iowa is holding its 36th Annual Silent and Live Auction to raise money for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in the state of Iowa. This annual event includes many wonderful items up for bid including tickets to local events, autographed […]

POSTPONED! Sensory Friendly Showing of Frozen

The Varsity Cinema 1207 25th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Due to projected inclement winter weather, the sensory-friendly showing of "Frozen" scheduled for Saturday, December 14, has been postponed. The showing will now be held on Saturday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m. at The Varsity Cinema.  

2025 Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day on the Hill

Iowa State Capitol 1007 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, United States

Click Here to register! Join us for the 15th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Thursday, January 16, 2025, on the First Floor West Wing. 8:00 a.m. - Registration Begins 9:00 a.m. - Rally 10:30 a.m. - Photo on the steps 10:45 a.m. - Advocacy […]

Sensory-Friendly Showing- Frozen

The Varsity Cinema 1207 25th Street, Des Moines, IA, United States

Click here to register! Join us for a FREE sensory-friendly showing of 'Frozen'! Thanks to the generous support of the BWA Foundation, each attendee will also receive a free small popcorn and medium drink!

Sensory-Friendly Valentine’s Dance

Prairie Ridge Church- Ankeny 825 NW 36th St, Ankeny, IA, United States

Join us Saturday, February 22 for a sensory-friendly Valentine's Dance with a live DJ, refreshments, and photo ops! Lights will be turned up, sounds turned down, and sensory spaces available. $10 per participant OR $40 per family (families of 4 or more). All participants must be accompanied by a family member or caretaker. Click Here […]

Siouxland Sensory-Friendly Swimming Event

Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA | Siouxland Y 601 Riverview Dr, South Sioux City, NE, United States

  Join us Saturday, March 1st, from 6:00-8:00 PM for this sensory friendly swimming event brought to you by the Siouxland Autism Support Group! $3 per person or $10 for the whole family! Each participant must be accompanied by a family member/caregiver. Click Here to Register!

$3

2025 Spring Virtual Conference: “Turning Setbacks Into Stepping Stones for Those with Autism”

Autism Society of Iowa (ASI), ChildServe, and Meadowlark Psychiatric Services are hosting a 1- day virtual conference from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, entitled, Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Those with Autism. CEU's available. Register today by clicking here!   Agenda 9:00 a.m. – Announcements 9:05 a.m. – Thriving in […]

$10

Autism Advocacy Day at the Iowa Wild

Wells Fargo Arena 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Join us Sunday, March 23, at 3:00 PM for an Autism Advocacy Day at the Iowa Wild! For each $20 ticket sold, $5 will go directly to Autism Society of Iowa and TravelingWiki Foundation to continue our work for the Autism Community! Sensory Spaces will be available: Click Here for More Info Check out this […]

UI REACH Program & EXPLORE Program Informational Webinar

Register today to learn more about the EXPLORE and UI REACH programs! ~Presented by Michael Petkewec- Program Specialist, Recruitment Come and EXPLORE post-high school options like employment, trades training, community college, and university enrollment. Students of all ability levels (ages 14-21) can join this journey toward self-advocacy and self-determination. While enrolled, students develop an action plan based […]