An update from the CEO
January 26, 2023
About Us
It Takes a village
#cuanvillage
Our Vision
Our hope is that empowered individuals on the autism spectrum, families, educators, and professionals will be connected to the resources and support they need to create a positive and healthy environment to best allow the individual on the autism spectrum to grow and develop to their full potential as a participating member of their society.
Our Mission
To support persons on the autism spectrum, their families, caregivers, educators, other professionals and the public by providing opportunities for support and networking, education, training, and advocacy, along with promoting awareness and acceptance.
CUAN'S 2023 Ambassador
This year the Champaign Urbana Autism Network has chosen Scott Bennett as the 2023 Ambassador for the 12th annual CUAN Autism Walk and Resource Fair.
Scott was an Illinois Senator for the 52nd District, lawyer, and a farmer. However his favorite job was being Emma and Sam's dad and Stacy's husband.
Those who knew him were honored to call him a friend. He was funny, loyal, and genuinely cared for all the people he met. Scott was dedicated to helping autistic families through state policy. He understood the need for more disability legislation and was proud to be our voice in Springfield.
Sadly on December 9, 2022 our community lost a great friend and advocate. As our voice in Springfield, he had plans to focus on the Autism and disability legislature before he retired in 2024.
Please join us Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 11:30am-2:30pm at the Savoy Recreation Center at 402 Graham Drive in Savoy, IL to honor and remember Scott.
Este año, la Red de Autismo de Champaign Urbana ha elegido al Senador Scott Bennett como el Embajador 2023 para la 12.ª Feria Anual de Recursos y Caminata sobre el Autismo de CUAN.
Scott fue senador de Illinois por el Distrito 52, abogado y agricultor. Sin embargo, su trabajo favorito era ser el padre de Emma y Sam y el marido de Stacy.
Quienes lo conocieron tuvieron el honor de llamarlo amigo. Él era divertido,
leal y genuinamente preocupado por todas las personas que conoció.
Scott se dedicó a ayudar a las familias autistas a través de la política estatal. Entendió la necesidad de más legislación sobre discapacidad y estaba orgulloso de ser nuestra voz en Springfield.
Lamentablemente, el 9 de diciembre de 2022, nuestra comunidad perdió a un gran amigo y defensor. Como nuestra voz en Springfield, tenía planes de centrarse en la legislación sobre autismo y discapacidad antes de retirarse del Senado de Illinois en 2024.
Con la admiración y el apoyo de la familia, los amigos y la comunidad, Stacy honró el legado político de Scott al ocupar su escaño en el Senado durante las últimas dos semanas de su mandato restante.
Únase con nosotros el sábado 15 de abril de 2023 de 11:30 am a 2:30 pm en el Savoy Recreation Center en 402 Graham Drive en Savoy, IL para honrar y recordar a Scott.
The Champaign Urbana Autism Network Board
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