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Community Corner Interview: Ethan Long of the Virginia Institute of Autism

Community Corner Interview: Ethan Long of the Virginia Institute of Autism

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April is National Autism Awareness Month and since today is World Autism Awareness Day, Kendall checked in with President and CEO of the Virginia Institute of Autism, Ethan Long, to discuss the upcoming expansion to their facilities as well as the Run For Autism 5K. The 5K is being held both socially distanced in person as well as virtually April 17th-18th, find more info and sign up here.

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