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
Inspiration on Runway 2023 Sponsors
UPCOMING EVENTS
BULLETIN BOARD
Breaking the Myth: Autism and Employment
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that affects people in
Autism and Special Abilities: Separating Fact from Fiction!
Have you ever heard the myth that all individuals with autism have
Debunking the Myth: Autism is Not a Disease
Introduction: Autism is a subject that is often surrounded by misconceptions and
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)