Autism in Racing are delighted to be working with Lingfield Park racecourse to host their first Autism-Friendly day on Saturday 16th September.
Autism in Racing was launched in May 2021 by Northern based racing journalist, Bobby Beevers after his daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed with Autism in the first lockdown. Beevers himself went on his own personal journey 12 months afterwards and was diagnosed with Autism himself.
Autism in Racing have also teamed up with Immersive Interactive who will provide a mobile sensory room on the day. Immersive have been huge supporters of Autism in Racing and the strong trusting relationship continues to get stronger as they work together on giving autistic individuals and their families the opportunity to come racing, who most likely may have not been able to attend before.
Carly Jones MBE will be hosting the day. She's autistic herself and does fantastic work in supporting the Autism community for which she was rightly honoured.
Autism in Racing are also delighted to partner up with A2nd Voice, who'll be attending on the day. The charity are a not-for-profit organisation supporting the needs of autistic people and their families, raising awareness and understanding from different perspectives, outreaching also to the Africa, Caribbean, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Communities (ACAME) and Dual Heritage Communities in tackling the taboos and myths around Autism.
Dr Carly Jones MBE - British Autism Advocate says
"It is a joy to be able to support Autism in Racing; their work to make Racing accessible, equitable and most importantly enjoyable for Autistic people and their families is vitally needed U.K. wide "
Venessa who is the founder of A2nd Voice says
"Delighted to be bringing our families to spaces that they would not usually able to attend. Thank you Lingfield Family Fun Day"
Russell Bowes, Lingfield Park General Manager says
"We’re giving families the opportunity to come racing at Lingfield Park in a safe and supportive environment. This is something we are really proud of and have been excited about introducing for a while now. We’ve had some amazing feedback from the racecourses who have recently been involved with this amazing initiative. The awareness and support it provides for the autistic community is really special and we can't wait to share this experience at Family Fun Day on Saturday 16th September."
Bobby Beevers - Founder and Chair of Autism in Racing says
"We're absolutely thrilled to be hosting Lingfield's first Autism-Friendly day and partnering up with a A2nd Voice. We're particularly pleased to have secured the services of Dr Carly Jones MBE, who will be our host on the day. Carly does fantastic work for Autism and we are very lucky to have her wonderful support . And finally a huge well done to Lingfield and to Arena Racing Company who have been incredibly supportive of Autism in Racing. I speak on behalf of everyone that's Autistic, when I say a a massive Thank You."
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