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Image: Illuminating Autism - Celebrating Neurodiversity graphic for the UW Autism Center's 8th Annual Auction.Join us for the 8th annual auction hosted by the UW Autism Center, an organization that has served as a vital force for positive change in our community for over two decades. This significant milestone offers a chance for celebration, appreciation, and envisioning what can be achieved in the next 20 years!

Taking place at the Rainier Club, the UW Autism Center’s annual benefit dinner and auction have been a cherished tradition, facilitating essential support for children and parents navigating the varied aspects of autism. This event aids in advancing pioneering research and provides children the opportunity to savor the simple pleasures of summer camp. This year’s event holds particular significance as it marks the return to an in-person gathering, enabling us to make these aspirations a reality.

Save the date! On Saturday, February 3, 2024, our community will unite to commemorate over 20 years of clinical and scientific progress while forming a network of supporters to drive future innovations and program advancements. The evening will be filled with engaging presentations that underscore the Center’s profound impact, alongside exciting opportunities to engage in live and silent auctions.

If you are interested in volunteering or have an auction item to donate such as a quilt, artwork, flight lessons, or a vacation cabin in the mountains or by the lake, please contact Kathryn Larson at Larsonk4@uw.edu.

Photo: Toy airplane on a block in the IHDD playroom.Image: Artists rendering of the new Haring Center play area opening February 2024.