Wings for Autism, an airport rehearsal program specifically designed for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families, is coming to Richmond International Airport Nov. 18. The program at RIC, a partnership between Autism Society Central Virginia and Delta Air Lines, will provide individuals and families the chance to experience the process of taking a flight
Caregiver honored for work with Autism community
Caregiver honored for work with Autism community By Anthony Antoine | May 4, 2021 at 3:40 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 5:28 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Happiness comes in different forms. For 30-year-old Jamie, being outside is one of them. He enjoys walks and doing farming activities around the house.
Jamie has autism, and for his sister, Ann Flippin, the goal is to create the best life possible for her younger brother.
“He’s got a lot of talents and it’s just finding what he likes and running with it, but It’s been a struggle to find services that really work for him.,” says Flippin.