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Chili Cookoff To Benefit Autism Society

JayCee — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:15:58 +0000

Cajun Jeepers, a local Jeep club, is holding a Chili Cookoff and Show & Shine to raise money for Autism awareness. The event will be held on Saturday, April 13th at Cajun Harley-Davidson in Scott, and will consist of two different competitions: a Jeep Show & Shine (similar to a car show in [...]

Work Pay$ Job Fair This Thursday

JayCee — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:11:18 +0000

The “Work Pay$” Job Fair will be held on Thursday, October 25, at the Heymann Center. This job fair is designed to help bridge the needs of the business community with the employment needs of citizens with disabilities who are job-ready and looking for work. Job Seekers: Job Fair will feature various local employers with [...]

Autsim Society's 2012 Mini-Grant Program

JayCee — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:44:19 +0000

Autism Society Of Acadiana's Mini-Grant Program Deadline Fast Approaching
The Autism Society of Acadiana’s Mini-Grant Program has been in existence since 2006. This program is one way Autism Society of Acadiana continues to give back to the community, assisting educators who work closely with children who are on the autism spectrum in public and private schools.

Compete 4 A Cause Was Success!

JayCee — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:37:20 +0000

The Inaugural Compete 4 A Cause was a success Sunday, with kids fishin’, artists artin’, singers singin’, and happy people being happy!! The event benefited “Sky’s the Limit of Acadiana” (who support and work with numerous non-profits in the local area), and “D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana” (who continue to bring sports and activities to the [...]

Compete 4 A Cause September 8

JayCee — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:00:34 +0000

Compete 4 A Cause This inaugural fundraiser is to benefit the “Sky’s The Limit Of Acadiana” and “D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana” by raising money to develop a residential community for special needs adults in Acadiana. In addition, monies raised will benefit other non-profit organizations in Acadiana. From the “Compete For A Cause” website: Come join [...]

Compete4aCause To Be Held This Saturday, May 12 [UPDATE]

JayCee — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:30:03 +0000

UPDATE: Unfortunately, they are canceling Compete 4 a Cause tomorrow due to the impending rain. They will reschedule the whole day and let you know when it will be! Compete 4 A Cause is the inaugural fundraiser to benefit the “Sky’s The Limit Of Acadiana” and “D.R.E.A.M.S. Foundation of Acadiana” by raising money to develop a [...]

Amazing Six-Year-Old Boy With Autism Plays Billy Joel, Coldplay and More

Don Deane — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:40:51 +0000

It’s always exciting to see a young prodigy rock out on a musical instrument (especially since we can barely carry a tune ourselves). But six-year-old pianist Ethan Walmark is all the more impressive since he has Autism Spectrum Disorder and has been playing songs by ear since the tender age of four. In this clip, [...]