Third annual Hench Autism Studies community outreach event

April 18, 2016

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Hench Autism Studies Program is sponsoring a community outreach event on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Serrick Campus Center on the Defiance College campus.

The event is designed to bring awareness to resources available in Northwest Ohio and an opportunity for the community to learn more about autism spectrum disorder, all while providing a fun day for families.

Campus and community organizations participating in the event include DC’s health and physical education majors, Pilgrim Library, Kaitlyn’s Cottage, Defiance Public Library, Defiance County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver and DARE, Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission, the Toledo Regional Autism Network, and more.

Refreshments and prizes will be provided through generous donations from local businesses. The event is open to all families.

The event was planned and will be hosted by Defiance College students minoring in autism studies. A goal of the event is to develop community involvement and support and create opportunities for collaboration between organizations and families.

Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, liberal arts institution in Northwest Ohio offering more than 40 undergraduate programs of study as well as graduate programs in education and business. Defiance College has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. The college website is www.defiance.edu.