Inclusive Safety Expo
Thursday June 27th & Friday June 28th

Join us for the Inclusive Safety Expo, a two-day event designed to bring valuable safety training and resources to our community. Led by Dustin Chandler of Interaction Advisory Group, this event promises to be informative and empowering for all participants.

Friday, June 28th:

CPR and First Aid Training (9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.): This free CPR and First Aid certification class, valued at over $100, is open to pre-registrants. It is a two-part class: you must first complete the online training and then attend the in-person session on Friday. Class times are 9-11:30 a.m., 1-3:30 p.m., and 4-6:30 p.m. Note that full participation in both parts is required to avoid being charged the full amount.

Guest Speakers: During breaks between CPR classes, we will have guest speakers presenting 30-minute informational talks on various safety topics. This is a great opportunity for professionals and experts to share their knowledge with the community.

Information Vendors: Vendors will remain set up throughout the day, offering resources and information on safety and services for the disability community.

We encourage everyone in the community to participate in this valuable event. Whether you are a first responder, parent, caregiver, teacher, professional, or business offering safety services, there is something for everyone. Visit our Linktree app to register for any or all parts of the Expo. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your safety knowledge and skills!

Thursday, June 27th:

First Responders Training (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Free and Exclusively for first responders, this morning session will provide essential training on interacting with individuals with developmental disabilities. Dustin Chandler will lead this session, utilizing Interaction Advisory Group’s 360° training modules.

Caregiver Master Class (6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.): Open to the general public, this evening session is designed for caregivers, parents, teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about safety and interaction techniques. Completely free and open to the General Public

Information Vendors: Throughout the day, vendors offering safety products and services will be set up in the lobby and hallways. These tables will provide valuable community information.

Bowling For Autism 2024

Thank you, Acadiana for making this year a success and helping the Autism Society make a difference in our awesome community.

We would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting the Autism Society of Acadiana and our mission to help the local community.

Dr. Leslie Jacobs
Lafayette Jockey Lot
Loreauville Harvesting, LLC
Southern Diesel Concepts
Super 1 Foods
Community First Bank
BestCo. Bookkeeping Solutions
Hasling Properties
Surge Entertainment By Drew Brees
O'Pry Law Firm
All Seasons Nursery
Baret Fritz
The Eighties Experience

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Our thanks to KLFY News 10 for featuring our event.

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