August News
Our August newsletter is out, and it’s full of information about our pool party, advocacy updates, new employment specialist & more! Read it here. Subscribe here.
Jacquie Benestante
Day on the Hill 2018: Advocacy Update
From July 9-12, 2018, staff and a board member from Autism Society of Texas attended the Autism Society of America’s 50th Annual Conference in Bethesda, Maryland, with a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Autism Society affiliates from all over the country were educated on a number of […]
Hunter Hinze Fund Accepting Applications
The Hunter Hinze Fund is accepting applications from August 1st-August 31, 2018. The Hunter Hinze Fund helps adults with autism live their dreams and maximize their potential as they transition throughout adulthood. The Hunter Hinze Fund was launched by Dr. J.D. and Kathy Hinze, in conjunction with the Autism Society of Texas […]
Welcome to our new Employment Specialist!
We are pleased to introduce our new Employment Specialist, John Allan. John has a background working as a Hiring Manager and Director and, most recently, he gained valuable experience working as an Employment Specialist for a Transition Program in Aurora, Colorado, where he helped young adults with disabilities find job placement. […]
July News
Check out our July newsletter. Concerts for a Cause, AutFest, A Night of Metal, Sensory Friendly Hours, and More! Read it here. To subscribe to our newsletter please sign up here.
June News
Check out our June newsletter! Volente Beach, Blue Piano Concert for Autism, Support Groups, Recreation Events & More! Read it here. To subscribe to our newsletter please sign up here.
Welcome the new AST Interim Executive Director!
On behalf of the Autism Society of Texas’ Board of Directors, it gives us great pleasure to announce Joy Alexander as Interim Executive Director. Joy comes from both the profit and non-profit world with experience in multiple industries and was previously the Vice President of our Board of Directors. She holds an […]
Welcome the new AST Summer Intern!
We are excited to announce we have a new Summer Intern, Jennifer Dennington! We know she is going to be a great asset to Autism Society of Texas! Here’s a little bit about Jennifer: Jennifer is studying Special Education with a minor in Teaching at St. Edward’s University and will graduate […]
AutFest Texas 2018: Short Film Submissions!
It’s time! AutFest Texas 2018, our 3rd Annual Autism Film Festival, is in the planning stages and will take place this Fall! We are seeking volunteers to help with the event, as well as calling for short film submissions! Interested in helping with the event? Please fill out this form to volunteer or learn […]
May Mid-Month Updates
Check out what’s happening in the upcoming weeks! From a piano concert in Houston, to reading about our Volunteer of the Month, Sal Silinonte, we have a lot of good information here! Read the May Mid-Month Updates here. Subscribe to our newsletter here.