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How to Support Us and Our Mission

The mission of ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA is to help those with autism achieve their maximum social, educational, and vocational potential. Since 1996, we have helped tens of thousands of families across Pennsylvania overcome the challenges of autism.

Our principal objectives are to improve diagnostic care, provide educational services, and support people on the autism spectrum and their families.

The easiest way to support our organization is to make a secure online donation using PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Discover. By clicking on the “Donate” button below, you will be temporarily directed to our secure PayPal page where you will be given easy-to-follow payment instructions. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 412-781-4116, or toll free at 1-800-827-9385.

ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) registered charity and does not receive taxpayer support. Our mission fulfillment relies solely on revenue generated from fees for services and private contributions from organizations and individuals. We truly appreciate every dollar you can contribute.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certifies that the Advisory Board On Autism and Related Disorders is registered as a charitable organization with the Department of State’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations under the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Acts, 10 P.S. Section 161.2 et seq., and is authorized to solicit charitable contributions under the conditions and limitations set forth under the Act. The certification does not imply endorsement by the Commonwealth. All rights reserved.

Sign up for Facebook Causes to Help ABOARD’s Connection of PA

If you are a member of Facebook and a supporter of ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA, then please join our cause on Facebook Causes!

By joining the our cause and inviting your Facebook friends to join, as well, you are raising awareness about autism and all the services that we provide!

Steps:

  1. Log onto Facebook. If you don’t have a Facebook account, it is quick and easy to join Facebook.
  2. Go to our Facebook Cause: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/228832/49465600?m=16ba113e
  3. Click the green button that says Join Cause to join our Facebook Cause.
  4. Click the green button that says Give to either Give a Minute of your time, or to Give Money to our cause.
  5. Click the green button that says Tell Friends to tell your Facebook friends about our cause!

Promote Autism Awareness with Ribbons for
Your Organization, Club, or Business

Purchase a $1 ribbon to promote Autism Awareness!

Ask your friends to contribute $1 towards Autism Awareness.

Contact us to purchase Autism Awareness ribbons.

Don’t Forget that April is Autism Awareness Month!

Print and post your Autism Awareness Supporter Card to show that you have contributed to ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA:

Autism Awareness Supporter Card

Print and post your Autism Awareness Flyer to encourage others to contribute to ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA:

April Autism Awareness Flyer

 

GoodSearch: You Search...We Give!
Every GoodSearch supports Our Cause!

Help us raise money just by searching the web and shopping online!

To raise money for our organization by searching and shopping, go to GoodSearch or GoodShop. In the field that says “enter your charity here,” type ABOARD, and click the “Verify” button.

Select “Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders – ABOARD (Pittsburgh, PA)” from the list.

Now every search you make on GoodSearch and GoodShop will contribute money to ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA!

There are many other ways to support us!

  • Autism Resources

  • Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

    Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community

    Saturday, May 18th

    Stage AE on the North Shore

    REGISTER AS A WALKER OR DONATE HERE

  • Autism Friendly Performance of Disney's The Lion King

     

    Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
    The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to partner with Disney Theatrical Productions for this very special performance of Disney’s The Lion King. This presentation will be a sensory-friendly performance that allows families with members on the Autism spectrum to experience a regular Broadway production with several alterations that meet the needs of the audience. Pittsburgh will be the third city to offer this type of program, and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust remains committed to making theater and the arts accessible to all audiences.
    The ticket purchasing process is as follows:
    • a brief questionnaire will need to be completed
    • choose the ticket price you would like to order
    • you will then receive a phone call from The Benedum Center                                                     asking for seat selections, based on your family’s needs

    PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

     

  • Three Rivers Rowing Event

    June 8, 2013, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    From Enjoy a day learning about the Adaptive Paddle Program at Three Rivers Rowing Association — tour the facility, explore the equipment, try the practice tanks and sit in a dragon boat in the water.  Children ages 12 and older are encouraged to participate, along with their families and support staff.

    REGISTER HERE

     

  • Amusement Park Tickets

    SINCE THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS, PLEASE CALL

    AUTISM CONNECTION OF PA’S OFFICE AT 412-449-0165 FOR ORDERS.  THANK YOU

     

    IDLEWILD — $20.00 — tickets valid WEEKDAYS only, May 27th, June 7th-August 8th and September 2nd

    SANDCASTLE — $15.00 — tickets valid any day

    KENNYWOOD — $23.00 — tickets valid any day in May, June and September.  Valid WEEKDAYS in July and August.