Peninsula Autism Society

The Peninsula Autism Society’s mission is to provide information to individuals with autism and their families, friends, educators and professionals in the Virginia Peninsula area. We strive to educate the community about autism, inform parents and professionals about the available resources in the community, and to serve as a support system, advocating for those with autism.

Monthly Meetings

Williamsburg meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month (except July, August AND December), at King of Glory Church and School. 

For directions to King of Glory Church, click here.

NEXT MEETING:

Our next meeting will be on September 30, 2010. We'll post more details later, so please check back closer to the date.

Add yourself to our listserve for more information about local and regional workshops, meetings, conferences.
Contact Cindy Favret at  cindy@peninsulaautism.org to receive information sent to your e-mail.

News & Information

AMC Entertainment and Autism Society of America Present:
Sensory Friendly Films

Despicable Me
July 17, 2010

10 a.m. local time

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden^®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event. Hampton Roads locations are:

AMC Hampton 24
1 Town Center Way, Hampton, Va. 23666

AMC Lynnhaven 18
1001 Lynnhaven Mall Loop, Virginia Beach, Va. 23452

For more information, visit: www.autism-society.org