We're excited for the arrival of April since it's Autism Awareness Month!

Before we launch into our April events and programs (noted at the end of our newsletter), we wanted to highlight events and programs from March. Hope the smiling faces bring as much joy to your hearts as it does it ours!
Sensory Friendly Movie Day at CityPlex 12

March 9, 2024
Chase Bank hosted a follow up to their Financial Literacy Workshop that our Ausome Autism superstars attended in October and November 2023

March 19, 2024
Founder and Executive Director, Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, championed for Nassan's Place during a public hearing budget committee meeting at the State House.

March 20, 2024
Nassan’s Place would like to thank Bill & Isabel Oliviera for sponsoring Nassan’s Place, “Annual Women History Month Luncheon” at Chateau of Spain in Newark as we honored an Ausome Autism mom, two grandmothers and a sister/caregiver

March 22, 2024
Nassan’s Place in conjunction with Mt. Carmel Guild Academy hosted our
“Annual Autism Support Group Retreat"

We were pleased to have Paul Aronsohn, Ombudsman for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families for the State of New Jersey, in attendance.

We were able to provide families and friends living with a diagnosis of autism with a day about them and for them.

March 23, 2024
"Nassan’s Place Overnight Respite"

Young ladies were treated to an overnight stay and activities included a paint n sip, dancing, a little pampering, fun, bonding with their peers and a birthday celebration for Millane who turned 21.

March 23, 2024
Founder and Executive Director, Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr, met with Congressman Donald Payne Jr. to discuss Nassan’s Place and share information about our upcoming events, programs and supports that we provide for the children and families we serve.

While there he commended Nassan’s Place on our service to the autism community and gifted us with these Ausome autism ties made by designer Michael Lamont.

March 27, 2024
Sensory Friendly Movie Day with a few special friends
& Easter Baskets/Bags Giveaway (Easter Baskets courtesy of the North Jersey Minister's Wives and Minister's Widow Union) at CityPlex12

We would also like to thank, Newark Police CSOs Rich, Lorenzo COPS & KIDS and SRO Rivera for sponsoring some of our families at their movie day and for distributing food at CityPlex12 during the Easter Basket giveaway.

March 29, 2024
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Nassan's Place is grateful to @pllquedawgs for hosting a paint and sip on April 6th at @thesuitespotnj from 7-11pm as they bring awareness to Autism with their inaugural Autism Awareness Open Bar #OmegaPaintandSip!

Enjoy a night of painting, wine and karaoke as you bring out your inner artist!
*A portion of the proceeds will go towards @nassans_place

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Nassan's older sister, Niya, will be a panelist for a virtual conversation titled Telling Our Stories: Family Voices & Perspective on April 16 from 7pm – 8:15 p.m.

Below is a description of the discussion, hosted by The Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey:

Increasingly, family members of people with disabilities are sharing their stories about living with and loving a child or sibling with disabilities. Honest, unvarnished storytelling creates connection, deepens the public’s understanding of the disability experience, and allows people with disabilities to see themselves in the world and know that their lives matter. Join us as four family members describe how sharing their lived experiences connects people in unexpected ways.

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Upcoming Save the Dates
Nassan’s Place can’t stop the diagnosis,
but we can HELP the families affected by it!
Thank you for your unwavering support of Nassan's Place as we continue to help enrich and make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by Autism in and around under-served inner-city communities.

Sincerely,
Nadine Wright-Arbubakrr 
(973) 424-7781