Autism Life and Living to Host Casino Night Fundraiser to Support Adults with Autism

AUTISM LIFE AND LIVING, (ALL) IS PASSIONATE ABOUT DECREASING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING NEEDED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND RELATED INTELLECTUAL/ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD). Out of the 159,000 individuals with autism/IDD in Arizona, 85% are unemployed, 67% express desire for classes to learn healthy habits and become more independent, 87% experience loneliness, and they have the lowest rate of independent living at 19%, compared to their peers with other disabilities.

Lisa Masters, a single mother of two young adults with autism and founder/CEO of ALL, is driven to change this narrative. The concept of ALL was born out of her uncertainty of not knowing what would become of her two sons, when she was no longer able to care for them. “I couldn’t sit and wait for our government to take action, I had to do something,” she says.

ALL’s mission is to empower young adults with autism by providing programs that promote inclusion, independence, socialization, and wellbeing and to ensure the most vulnerable of society live an independent and fulfilling life.

ALL will be raising awareness of this support gap crisis along with much needed funds by hosting their second annual autism awareness month fundraising event called Roaring 20’s Speakeasy Casino Night. The event takes place April 23 in Scottsdale at Kazimierz, 7137 new vision of a first-class symphony in Scottsdale. We also invite anyone who would like to be part of our Scottsdale Philharmonic Advocacy Alliance, whose members are passionate about classical music.” For more information, contact joy@scottsdalephilharmonic.com.

E. Stetson Dr. at 6 p.m. Highlights of the event include heavy hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, live entertainment by Jazzona, casino tables, prizes, a silent auction, time period photo props, and a secret password that is required for entry. The event sponsor is Taylor and Lihn Law. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit autismlifeandliving.org/events.

The Scottsdale Philharmonic is a nonprofit organization that receives a vast majority of its support from individual donors and appreciates all donations. The symphony is also looking forward to an expanded 2023-24 concert schedule at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Concerts are free through the philharmonic’s live-streaming program, which can be accessed through the website, during the performance.

Ticket donations of $15 are available for upcoming concerts online. For more information, visit scottsdalephilharmonic.com.