April is Autism Awareness Month
Thanks to Autism Speaks, thousands of landmarks, businesses, houses of worship and communities in over 150 countries will Light It Up Blue in April to raise global awareness of Autism spectrum disorder.
29 Acres will proudly shine the light on individuals with autism every day for the month of April. We want to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder in our own community and we hope we do that by sharing their stories.
MEET ELIJAH
Autism makes me feel like everyone in the world has a script, except for me.
I try my hardest to fit in every day, whether it be by trying to learn in the same method as everyone, or trying to talk about a popular subject, and struggling to do so. Small talk is difficult for me, as I tend to talk about subjects that interest me, but seems to be uninteresting to everyone else. This is something I’m working on, and I hope to connect with more people that share similar interests with me.
My main interests are playing Video Games, some popular, like the Civilization series, and some more obscure, like Dynasty Warriors. I love to learn about world history, especially the medieval period. I love to watch movies with my family, whether it be from the Marvel series, or comedies like Blazing Saddles.
I graduated from High School last year, and I am about to finish my second semester in College. My focus in College is Information Technology, which is about computer engineering, which allows me to gain a deeper understanding about how computers work and how to maintain one. I enjoy working with computers, and am hoping to become a IT Specialist after completing my courses at North Central Texas College (NCTC).
I am excited about 29 Acres, as it would allow me to see people living together in a community with common experiences and differing perceptions of the world. It would be nice to have a community that you could come home to and feel welcome and accepted.
In honor of the thousands of individuals living with autism in our Texas communities who are in need of quality housing and ongoing support, please consider supporting this project. 29 Acres is a registered 501C3 and all donations are tax deductible.
You can donate at http://www.29acres.org/donate
You can donate at http://www.29acres.org/donate
The 29 Acres mission is to elevate the quality of life for adults across the autism spectrum by creating a dynamic housing community enriched with customized programming and support where every person will be empowered to live with purpose and joy.
