Donate and Share the Love
The ACU is comprised of voluntary members, has virtually no overhead, and is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization. Please donate now and help us build support for our many families in Utah who are affected by autism. Your gift will help support awareness, education and programs, research, and other autism related services in the State of Utah. Your donation is tax-deductible. Online donations are processed securely using PayPal.
We also accept donated services, in-kind donations and donations using cash, check or credit card. Please contact us for more information on these options.
The ACU is an independent Council working to foster collaboration, communication, and learning among families and agencies. Ou
r aim is to promote access to resources and responsible information for individuals of all ages who have, or are affected by autism, or related conditions. The Council will accomplish this by supporting statewide partnerships to collaborate on special projects, research and training.
Children are like butterflies in the wind, some can fly higher than others, but they all do the best they can. Each one is different, each one is special, each one is beautiful. Thank you for supporting our efforts to help each child reach their full potential.
The specialty license plate for autism is now available!
What is the purpose of this plate? To generate funds to be used to support programs that create or support autism awareness in the state of Utah.
Who may purchase this plate? This plate is available to any vehicle owner registering a vehicle in Utah interested in displaying this plate and supporting this cause.
Is there a fee to purchase this plate? Vehicle owners pay an original contribution fee of at least $25 when this plate is issued. This is the required contribution to the Autism Awareness account. This fee is in addition to all other fees due at the time the plate is issued.
Is there an annual fee to renew this plate? Vehicle owners pay an additional annual contribution fee of at least $25 for each year this plate is renewed as part of the registration renewal process. This fee is in addition to all other fees due at time of renewal of the annual registration.
Can this plate be personalized? Yes, it may be personalized with up to five characters, if that combination of characters is not already issued, and the selection meets DMV criteria for issuance.
To get the plate or for more information, see the Utah DMV site.
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Family Comfort Favorites Cookbook
Kim Warren, the author of this cookbook, has a son with autism. She has generously offered this cookbook as a fundraiser for the Autism Council of Utah. This beautiful book has a full color photo of every recipe as well as small photos of the important steps along the way. This book is fabulous for beginning cooks because of all photos and simple steps. You can find out more online by visiting: www.cookingwithkim.net. Donate $25 or more to the ACU will and a copy of this cookbook will arrive in the mail! Or you can order them online or pick them up at the Utah Parent Center – please call first (2290 East 4500 South, #110 in Salt Lake City) or at the Pingree Center (780 South Guardsman Way in Salt Lake City).
Click here for a sample recipe for Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese.
Facebook Cause
Join our cause today!
The Facebook Platform presents an unprecedented opportunity to engage our generation, most of whom are on Facebook, in seizing the future and making a difference in the world around us. Our generation cares deeply, but the current system has alienated us. Causes provides the tools so that any Facebook user can leverage their network of real friends to effect positive change. The goal of all this is what we call “equal opportunity activism.” We’re trying to level the playing field by empowering individuals to change the world. Existing nonprofits must raise hundreds of millions of dollars and leverage massive direct marketing campaigns to attract members. We’re democratizing activism by empowering activists with an arsenal of tools for users of Facebook who want to leverage their network on Facebook to effect positive change. This is a natural evolution of social networking. Leveraging real world social networks is an important part of activism, fundraising, and political campaigning. This is especially true of grassroots activism, local-chapter style nonprofit organizations, and the walks/runs used by many charities to raise money. Given all this, it’s a bit surprising that online social networks haven’t been more aggressively leveraged until now.
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About the Autism Council of Utah
The Autism Council of Utah is an independent council working to foster collaboration, communication, and learning among families and agencies. Our aim is to promote access to resources and responsible information for individuals of all ages who have, or are affected by autism, or related conditions.