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Join us for an adventure at the zoo on Sunday, May 18 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Both adults on the spectrum and family and allies are welcome. Please meet the group at 1:00 PM at the Main Gate. Complete trip details below. Please RSVP by Friday, May 16 to whatever@whatever.com so we know you're coming.

Zoo trip details:

COST: $15.00/adult. Call the Zoo at (410) 366-5466 for children's rates. Credit cards accepted. (Send an e-mail to info@autisticadvocacy.org if real cost issues exist)

PARKING/DIRECTIONS: Please park in lots A, B, or C for easiest access to the Main Gate. The zoo is undergoing construction so you may encounter detours and not all lots will be open. Parking is free. For directions, click http://www.marylandzoo.org/visit/directions-maps.aspx.

REFRESHMENTS & AMMENITIES: The Zoo has many food stands, but they only take cash. Some food outlets are air conditioned. There are also outdoor seating areas.

ACCESSIBILITY: Most of the Zoo is wheelchair accessible. For those with mobility issues or fatigue, the Zoo has a free tram. Please let the group know if you want to use the tram to get around.

SENSORY ACCOMMODATIONS: Please refrain from wearing strong perfume, cologne, or scented personal care products as strong scents make some people on the spectrum ill.

ACTIVITIES: On May 18, the Zoo is celebrating Daisy the Rhino's birthday. There may also be an opportunity to talk to Zoo keepers at some exhibits.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring a hat, sun glasses, sun screen, bug spray, and cash for food and drinks.

EMERGENCY CELL PHONE NUMBER: If you're going to be late but want us to wait for you, or if you get lost at the zoo, please call Jessica at 410-807-2478.

CARPOOL: If you can take someone in your car, or if you want to come but don't have a way to get to the zoo, please call Jessica at 410-807-2478 by Friday, May 16 to arrange carpools or taxi shares.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please call Jessica at 410-807-2478 if you have any other questions.

This is a meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), an organization of individuals on the autism spectrum, including Asperger's Syndrome and our allies. There will be two meetings taking place today, one at 1 PM, the other at 2:30 PM.

The meeting for autistic individuals is intended as a safe and fun place to interact with others like ourselves. It is open to all on the spectrum and starts at 1 PM. The second meeting is open to people on the spectrum and allies, including relatives, professionals and others, and starts at 2:30 PM. Both meetings are open to all without charge. We encourage attendance by all who share or are interested in learning more about our perspective, a summary of which is below.

The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a non profit organization run by Autistics (those on the Autism Spectrum), those with other unique neurological types and neurotypical family members, professionals, educators and friends. ASAN was created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to change public perception and combat misinformation by educating communities about persons on the Autism Spectrum.

We believe that the autism spectrum and those on it are important and necessary parts of the wide diversity present in human genetics. ASAN supports Autism Acceptance through measures to promote success for each person on the spectrum. By abandoning old and inaccurate models of pathology and adopting a new approach focusing on both the unique challenges and strengths of autistics, we believe that we can improve outcomes and promote a new paradigm of inclusion and respect. As an organization founded by autistics and friends and family of those on the spectrum, we are committed to advancing self-advocacy, self-determination, self-awareness and independent living throughout all aspects of society.

This is a meeting of the Baltimore Chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), an organization of individuals on the autism spectrum, including Asperger's Syndrome and our allies. This is the first meeting open to parents, relatives, professionals and others as well as individuals on the spectrum.

This meeting will include an introduction to ASAN, a discussion of the autistic self-advocate movement, discussion about hardships and positive aspects of the autism spectrum and other respectful discussion about autism and asperger's issues.. In addition, general discussion is welcome. The meeting is open to all without charge. We encourage attendance by all who share or are interested in learning more about our perspective, a summary of which is below.

The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a non profit organization run by Autistics (those on the Autism Spectrum), those with other unique neurological types and neurotypical family members, professionals, educators and friends. ASAN was created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to change public perception and combat misinformation by educating communities about persons on the Autism Spectrum.

We believe that the autism spectrum and those on it are important and necessary parts of the wide diversity present in human genetics. ASAN supports Autism Acceptance through measures to promote success for each person on the spectrum. By abandoning old and inaccurate models of pathology and adopting a new approach focusing on both the unique challenges and strengths of autistics, we believe that we can improve outcomes and promote a new paradigm of inclusion and respect. As an organization founded by autistics and friends and family of those on the spectrum, we are committed to advancing self-advocacy, self-determination, self-awareness and independent living throughout all aspects of society.

This is a meeting of the new Baltimore Chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), an organization of individuals on the autism spectrum, including Asperger's Syndrome. This meeting will include an introduction to ASAN, a discussion of future chapter activities, brainstorming for future social events of people on the spectrum and a discussion about issues for people on the autism spectrum. In addition, general discussion is welcome. The meeting is open to all individuals on the autism spectrum without charge.