Unemployment rates for individuals
with autism is 80 – 90%.
In the next year over 500,000 young adults on the autism spectrum will “age out” of school.
Visions of Hope exists to Empower Individuals with Autism through Vocational & Social Opportunities
Giving Thanks Classic 2022 Sponsors

BULLETIN BOARD
What are Social Skills and Why are They Important?
What are social skills? Social skills, also known as interpersonal or soft
Self-Advocacy and Autism
Am I a Self-Advocate? The dictionary defines self-advocacy as the act of
Transitioning Back to School
Transitioning back to school after the summer break can often be a
Meet our Board of Directors
President – Tonya Johnson, Presbyterian Children’s Homes & Services
Vice President – Joseph Govreau, Windsor School District
Treasurer – Lee Thurman, Thurman, Shinn & Co
Secretary – Jessica Harmon, Dress 2 Impress Resale
Director – Destinee Harris, BJC
Director – Tammy Benoist, SEMO Mental Health Center
Director – Luann Honerkamp, Hope 4 Autism
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors/Visionary Partners
Advanced Craftsmanship, LLC • Blue Creek Production • Bonne Terre Drag Strip • Cam Thomas & Associates • Classic Buildings, LLC • CS Design, LLC • David & Krista Long • Desired Health Chiropractic • Edward Jones, Paul Meinsen • First State Community Bank Bonne Terre • FSCB Farmington • Gordon Bess Construction • Grindstaff Family • Harry & Phyllis Hastings • High Roller • J98 / KREI • Jan Burgess • Jim Gross • Kelm Motorsport Photography • KFMO / B104 • Krekeler Jewelers • Lee & Cindi Thurman • Marler Towing • Marlys Brockmiller • Mid West Tint Techs • Mineral Area College • Parkland Chapel • Peterson Foundation • PRC Racing • Precision Glass & Tinting • Redwing Shoe Co • Susan Baird • St Francois County Board for the Developmentally Disabled • State Farm, Morrison Agency • Thurman, Shinn & Co • United Way of St Francois County • US Bank • Zeuner Motorsports
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(Donations over $1,000)