Upstate New York Autism Awareness

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Welcome!

Upstate Autism Awareness (UNYAA) is a not-for-profit alliance formed by dedicated mothers of children experiencing the affects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with the mission to make a real difference in the lives of children affected by Autism and other developmental disabilities who reside in our community. The continuing goal of UNYAA is to provide the necessary education, assistance, and community inclusion to the many families affected by developmental disabilities. UNYAA is a 100% volunteer organization located in Glens Falls providing support for over 300 families and children in the Warren, Washington and Saratoga counties.

Some of the programs we offer include:

· Adaptive Sporting Leagues- Baseball, Soccer and Basketball in collaboration with Sports Are For Everyone (SAFE) and the Glens Falls YMCA & The Glens Falls Recreation Department

· Monthly Lecture Series for parents and educators at Crandall Public Library

· Social Skills Group with Aspire Programs of Glens Falls

· Music Therapy Group in the Crandall Library Community Room

· Monthly Family Fun Events at many local businesses like The Fun Spot, Explore! and Dog Ate My Homework

· Group Outings to Events at venues like the Glens Falls Civic Center

· Monthly Story and Craft Time for The Differently Abled Child at Crandall Public Library

· Proud Sponsor of “Camp under the Woods”, a one week

summer camp designed specifically for children with special

needs that is held at Camp Meadowbrook in Queensbury.

Kristin Howarth & Heather Walters
Contact Us at:
791-2703 or 761-0489