Special Events
Organizations
The Arc of
McLennan County
provides care and
support for persons
and the families
affected by autism,
intellectual and
developmental
disabilities.
Each summer the Arc
offers an 8-week day
camp for children with
disabilities, including
a unique and
specialized curriculum
for children with
autism.
Many parents would
not be able to
continue working
during the summer if it
were not for the Arc
Summer Day Camp.
The Arc camp enables
parents to know that
quality care is being
provided for their
children during the
summer months. For
more information,
visit their website.
The Baylor Autism
Resource Center
helps fill a critical gap
in resources for this
region. It first opened
to the community on
January 28th, 2008,
after being awarded a
Baylor / Waco
Foundation grant.
The center is utilized
by parents, caregivers,
educators, trainers,
professionals in the
field and Baylor
students. It will ensure
that resources,
trainings, workshops,
coordination of
available services and
a team approach is
available to the
community.
BARC also offers a
Summer Day Camp.
For a free brochure
PDF file click here.
Other current projects
include facilitating
"Social Circle" groups
to build interpersonal
and social skills for
youth with ASD,
developing a Central
Texas Resource
Services Handbook
and Website, and
establishing a lending
library with books,
sensory integration
materials and motor
lab equipment for
checkout.
With continued
support from the
community, the center
will expand services
and develop new
projects related to
therapy and research
in the field.
For more information
about the center,
contact Julie Ivey, or
visit their website.
The Heart of Texas
Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
the autism spectrum
of disorders and their
caregivers and
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
McLennan County
provides care and
support for persons
and the families
affected by autism,
intellectual and
developmental
disabilities.
Each summer the Arc
offers an 8-week day
camp for children with
disabilities, including
a unique and
specialized curriculum
for children with
autism.
Many parents would
not be able to
continue working
during the summer if it
were not for the Arc
Summer Day Camp.
The Arc camp enables
parents to know that
quality care is being
provided for their
children during the
summer months. For
more information,
visit their website.
The Baylor Autism
Resource Center
helps fill a critical gap
in resources for this
region. It first opened
to the community on
January 28th, 2008,
after being awarded a
Baylor / Waco
Foundation grant.
The center is utilized
by parents, caregivers,
educators, trainers,
professionals in the
field and Baylor
students. It will ensure
that resources,
trainings, workshops,
coordination of
available services and
a team approach is
available to the
community.
BARC also offers a
Summer Day Camp.
For a free brochure
PDF file click here.
Other current projects
include facilitating
"Social Circle" groups
to build interpersonal
and social skills for
youth with ASD,
developing a Central
Texas Resource
Services Handbook
and Website, and
establishing a lending
library with books,
sensory integration
materials and motor
lab equipment for
checkout.
With continued
support from the
community, the center
will expand services
and develop new
projects related to
therapy and research
in the field.
For more information
about the center,
contact Julie Ivey, or
visit their website.
The Heart of Texas
Autism Network
provides support,
encouragement and
information for
persons affected by
the autism spectrum
of disorders and their
caregivers and
families.
There is no charge for
membership and no
dues. Monthly
meetings are held with
guest speakers, open
discussions and
fellowship.
Free qualified child
care is usally
available, with a
reservation, for
children with autism
spectrum disorders
and their siblings.
For more information
on child care,
speakers, topics,
meeting date, time and
location, please visit
our meetings page.
HOTAN is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization
and donations are
tax deductible.
For a free HOTAN
brochure PDF file
click here.
For a wrap-up of the 2010 Waco Walk for Autism, including links to more pictures and video
click here.
click here.
Updated 3/9/12 "Refresh" for latest information
| 4th Annual Waco Walk for Autism 9 am Saturday, April 16th, 2011 Fountain Mall Baylor University, Waco, Texas |
Heart of Texas Autism Network
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| Baylor University School of Educational Psychology |
| Baylor Autism Resource Center |
Special Thanks to Alice Starr (First Lady of Baylor University), Mayor Jim Bush and the Waco
City Council, and Lester Gibson and the McLennan County Commissoners' Court, for officially
recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month.
Alice Starr Statement City of Waco Proclamation Commissioners' Court Proclamation
City Council, and Lester Gibson and the McLennan County Commissoners' Court, for officially
recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month.
Alice Starr Statement City of Waco Proclamation Commissioners' Court Proclamation
Organizations & Businesses
who contributed goods,
services or funds:
AHP
Baylor University
Brookshire’s of Robinson
Callan Equipment Company
Care Options 4 Kids
CTWP
Curves
Dr Pepper
Drug Emporium
H-E-B
Landscape Supply of Waco
Office Depot
On the Border
Panda Express
Ruff Riders of Waco
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Starbucks
Texas Life Insurance
W Promotions
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
Waco Tribune Herald
who contributed goods,
services or funds:
AHP
Baylor University
Brookshire’s of Robinson
Callan Equipment Company
Care Options 4 Kids
CTWP
Curves
Dr Pepper
Drug Emporium
H-E-B
Landscape Supply of Waco
Office Depot
On the Border
Panda Express
Ruff Riders of Waco
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Starbucks
Texas Life Insurance
W Promotions
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
Waco Tribune Herald
contributed coupons for Walk
Applebee’s
Bahama Bucks
Bare Tans
Buzzard Billy’s
Chili’s
Cold Stone Creamery
Crickets
Dairy Queen
George’s
Johnny Carino’s
Mazzio’s Pizza
Olive Branch
Panda Express
Poppa Rollo’s Pizza
Rudy’s
Spice Village
Subway
Texas Road House
Applebee’s
Bahama Bucks
Bare Tans
Buzzard Billy’s
Chili’s
Cold Stone Creamery
Crickets
Dairy Queen
George’s
Johnny Carino’s
Mazzio’s Pizza
Olive Branch
Panda Express
Poppa Rollo’s Pizza
Rudy’s
Spice Village
Subway
Texas Road House
Thanks to these media who
provided time and advertising
space to the Walk:
Waco Tribune Herald
Grande.com
KWTX-TV
KCEN-TV
KXXV-TV
Clear Channel Communications:
KBGO 95.7 FM, KBRQ 102.5 FM,
KIIZ 92.3 FM, KLFX 107.3 FM,
KWTX 1230 AM, KWTX 97.5 FM,
WACO 99.9 FM
M & M Broadcasters, Ltd:
KRMX 92.9 FM, KWBT 104.9 FM
KBCT 94.5 FM
KWBU 103.3 FM
provided time and advertising
space to the Walk:
Waco Tribune Herald
Grande.com
KWTX-TV
KCEN-TV
KXXV-TV
Clear Channel Communications:
KBGO 95.7 FM, KBRQ 102.5 FM,
KIIZ 92.3 FM, KLFX 107.3 FM,
KWTX 1230 AM, KWTX 97.5 FM,
WACO 99.9 FM
M & M Broadcasters, Ltd:
KRMX 92.9 FM, KWBT 104.9 FM
KBCT 94.5 FM
KWBU 103.3 FM
Special Thanks to the Waco Fire Department and the Baylor University Police Department.
Special Thanks to performers Virginia Heaven, Diana Wilcox and Crystal and Danielle Delgado,
who can be reached through their manager Dad at (254) 722-8757.
Special Thanks to our Walk Organizers: Baylor students Sarah Skipper, Brandi Herzog, Jordan
Truman, Naima Monira, Hanna Morse, Brende Gardner, and Jessica Adams; from Heart of
Texas Autism Network, Vicki Nazzario, Virginia Heaven, Syrenthia Rice, Yolanda Beltran, Julie
Ivey, and many more.
Resource Fair Participants:
Special Thanks to performers Virginia Heaven, Diana Wilcox and Crystal and Danielle Delgado,
who can be reached through their manager Dad at (254) 722-8757.
Special Thanks to our Walk Organizers: Baylor students Sarah Skipper, Brandi Herzog, Jordan
Truman, Naima Monira, Hanna Morse, Brende Gardner, and Jessica Adams; from Heart of
Texas Autism Network, Vicki Nazzario, Virginia Heaven, Syrenthia Rice, Yolanda Beltran, Julie
Ivey, and many more.
Resource Fair Participants:
Angel Paws
ATI Career Training
Baylor Speech & Hearing Clinic
Baylor University Police Dept.
Care OptionsKids
Challenger Little League and
Upward Basketball
Heart of Central Texas
Independent Living Center
ATI Career Training
Baylor Speech & Hearing Clinic
Baylor University Police Dept.
Care OptionsKids
Challenger Little League and
Upward Basketball
Heart of Central Texas
Independent Living Center
Heart of Texas Autism Network
Heart of Texas MHMR
Heart of Texas Network for
Downs Syndrome
Heart of Texas Therapeutic Riding Center
HOPE Therapy
Klaras Center for Children
Moose Moms
Mosaic
Heart of Texas MHMR
Heart of Texas Network for
Downs Syndrome
Heart of Texas Therapeutic Riding Center
HOPE Therapy
Klaras Center for Children
Moose Moms
Mosaic
Special Olympics
Thoughtful House
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
Waco Mayors Committee for People with
Disabilities and affiliated members
Woodway Baptist Church Special Needs
Ministry
YMCA Adaptive Aquatics
Thoughtful House
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
Waco Mayors Committee for People with
Disabilities and affiliated members
Woodway Baptist Church Special Needs
Ministry
YMCA Adaptive Aquatics
Special Thanks to all our Walkers (virtual and in-person) and Teams.
Special Recognition to Camille’s Team and organizer Katherine Gibson.
Special Recognition to Camille’s Team and organizer Katherine Gibson.
| To see more pictures, click here |
Nearly 400 people participated in the walk held April 16th at the Baylor
University Fountain Mall, in Waco, Texas. Some people registered as
virtual walkers, to support the cause. The amount of the actual net
proceeds will be forthcoming, Nazzario said.
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