A Message from JASA’s Co-Founder
JASA was started primarily as a parent support group when I realized the need after my son was diagnosed with Autism in December 2004. I had no one to turn to for support, resources and services were limited, difficult to gain access and costly. Eventually at therapy and on the Autism circuit I began to meet other parents in the same position as myself. We discussed starting a support group amongst ourselves and in November 2006 had our first meeting. We were a support for each...
Read MoreCoping with Autism Parent Workshop 2k12
JASA’s Annual Workshop this year will be over a 2 day period. Friday, July 6 will be geared towards teachers & caregivers AND Saturday, July 6 will be for parents. Teachers, caregivers & parents are welcome on both days. This is a great opportunity to learn more about autism and how to help your child. Our workshops are self-help oriented especially for those children who are not receiving any...
Read MoreCocktails for Autism 2k12
Our 2nd Annual Fundraiser – “Cocktails for Autism Awareness” – will be on Saturday, June 30 at the Spanish Court Hotel. At this event, we will also be celebrating our 5th Anniversary! Tickets will be available at AZMART in Barbican, BE TRUE in Barbican Centre (Loshusan Plaza) or you can email us at jasa.jm2k9@gmail.com Thank you to our sponsors Spanish Court, Chocolate dreams, Grace Foods, Trivento Argentina, Uncorked and Caribbean...
Read MoreRegistration with JCPD
JASA & Jamaica Council of Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will be having a mass Registration on Saturday, June 16 between 2 pm – 4 pm @ the Kingston YMCA. It is also important to register your child with JCPD so that they can have numbers of persons requiring services now but more importantly to help them plan for future resources and services. There are also numerous benefits to be received once registered with JCPD. Please find attached the necessary forms to be filled...
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