Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, NY

03/21/2026

Visit our friends at Parker’s Perfect Soaps at the Rensselaer High School Craft Fair on Saturday, 3/21/26.

Hey it’s Parker again!

Just a reminder that I will be at the Rensselaer High School Craft & Vendor Fair with my soaps!

YES… the good soaps! 🧼

The ones that:
• smell really good
• don’t dry your skin out
• make your bathroom feel fancy

I make all my soaps with goat milk and I spent a lot of time picking the scents (this is a very important job)

If you come find my table you can:
🫧 smell everything (highly recommended)
🫧 pick your favorite
🫧 get gifts so you don’t have to panic later
🫧 help me not have 1,000 soaps in my house

📅 Saturday March 21
⏰ 10–3
📍 Rensselaer High School

Also,the Easter Bunny is going to be there which is cool but do they have soap?

NO!

So, you should come see me instead!

– Parker 🐐🧼



Can’t make it? Order online at www.parkersperfectsoaps.com.

03/20/2026

Sharing for our friends at Ramapo for Children. Check out their Staff Assistant Experience program. Information sessions in April and May.

Wondering what’s next for your young adult? 🌟

Join a 45-minute SAE info session to meet our team, learn about the program, and see if it’s the right fit for your young person.

🗓️Upcoming sessions: Mar 18 | Apr 16 | May 26

📩 Prefer one-on-one? Contact Jennifer Zanger at jzanger@ramapoforchildren.org

03/19/2026

Mom’s Night Out: Social Connection Club met at Golden Grain Pizza-East Greenbush/Rensselaer on Wednesday for an evening of connection, understanding, and community.

Thank you to the team for making our experience great and being a community partner.

What is Mom’s Night Out?
Mom’s Night Out is a space to connect with other moms and female caregivers who get it. A place where you can be heard, supported, and valued. Whether you want to share your experiences or simply listen and unwind, you are welcome here.

💬 Real conversations
💛 Genuine understanding
🤝 Meaningful connections

Come as you are. Leave feeling seen, heard, and a little less alone.

Join us at our next Mom’s Night Out on 4/16/26 at Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe. Registration: https://onecau.se/_gnwbu1

We can’t wait to get to know you. 💕

03/18/2026

The Hudson Valley Renegades is partnering with the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region to celebrate Autism Acceptance Night at the ballpark.

Come enjoy a night of baseball with your family, your friends, and your community. This is a great opportunity to get out to the stadium, support an incredible local organization, and be part of something bigger than the game.

A portion of every ticket sold through this offer will benefit the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region and the programs and families they support right here in our community.

Grab your seats, bring the crew, and we'll see you at the ballpark on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:35Pm EST.

Get tickets at the link: https://tinyurl.com/HVBaseball

*A Portion of Every Ticket will be donated back to Autism Society Greater Hudson Region*

03/18/2026

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting and Autism Society Greater Hudson Region are working together to gauge public interest in a sensory friendly hour on a Saturday or Sunday from 9:00AM-10:00AM.

The hour would provide an opportunity for people to experience the museum with sensory needs in mind. This would include reduced volume on interactive displays, reduced lighting, and a quiet space to use as needed during your visit. The museum provides many interactive displays that provide hands on learning experiences throughout the museum. These include, visual, textural, and movement opportunities. Climb on board multiple firetrucks, try on equipment, and meet Molly the Museum Dog, a certified therapy dog.

If you are not finished seeing the museum during the sensory friendly hour, you can stay and continue to explore after the museum opens to the general public. We look forward to getting your response. Please feel free to visit their website to see what the museum has to offer. The link to the museum is: https://fasnyfiremuseum.com/

Complete the survey at this link or QR Code https://forms.office.com/r/5JR2Hi7xbm

03/17/2026

During last week's BRIGHT session, we focused on developing coping strategies. Each participant devised a personal coping mechanism and presented it within a decorative frame for future reference.

The practice of proactively planning for our future well-being has been a recurring theme. This initiative aims to equip us with the necessary tools to navigate unforeseen challenges effectively.

03/17/2026

This week is Neurodiversity Week, a time to celebrate the neurodiverse members of our community! This includes individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette's syndrome, and other neurological differences.

Take this week to educate yourself and others on neurodiversity, promote inclusive activities, and support the neurodiverse people in your life. 🩵

Learn how you can celebrate here: https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/

03/17/2026

On Sunday, March 22nd join the Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, NY and Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses-Latham for an EggstraOrdinary Easter: Inclusive Egg Hunt. Meet the Easter Bunny and Quackerjack, hunt for eggs, hop on Fit and Fun Playscapes Roll-Out Activities mats, and enjoy story time featuring authors Isla and Vicki Bentley Author reading “Not Sorry to be Me”. This inclusive egg hunt is free to all, but registration is required to ensure an enjoyable experience for all.

Register at

A link to EggstraOrdinary Easter: Inclusive Egg Hunt's event page.

03/17/2026

Thank you to our Hero 5K & Walk for Autism Sponsors Pan Dermatology, PC, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady 1st National Bank of Scotia and
Raeanne Geisel - HUNT Insurance and more… pictured below.

Join the fun… run, walk, sponsor, volunteer, donate a raffle item, share your resources, the choice is yours.

All information is available at the link: https://www.zippy-reg.com/online_reg/index.php?e=2368

Thank you to Fleet Feet Albany for being our pre-race bib pickup location in 4/24 from 4-7pm.