In The Media
TV & YouTube
FAP's Fundraiser with Tommy & Dee Hilfiger
The Farm Living & Learning Academy
|
Friends of Autistic People Present a Night of Comedy
|
Advocates Discuss Changes in Autism Services
|
It's Relevant.Com - Nonprofit Aims to Build Farm for Autistic Adults
|
It's Relevant.Com - About FAP's Work
|
Lack of Quality Services for Adults with Autism
|
Elie Wiesel Tribute to FAP
Elie Weisel - Auschwitz survivor was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 and founded Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity in 1986, spearheading the building of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. In June 2009, Wiesel accompanied US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as they toured Buchenwald.
In The Press
Press Articles on The FAP
Friends of Autistic People gets a boost for music therapy programGreenwich Time, July 23, 2018
FAP Goes to Washington, D.C. for Autism Society 50th Anniversary Conference
Greenwich Free Press, July 21, 2018
Friends of Autistic People attend autism conference
Greenwich Post, July 17, 2018
FAP Receives $5,000 Grant for Music Therapy Program
Greenwich Post, July 16, 2018
FAP Receives Grant for Raised Bed Garden Project
Greenwich Post, July 10, 2018
Miss Connecticut speaks at Friends of Autistic People Luncheon | PDF
Greenwich Time, April 20, 2018
HILFIGERS HONORED AT FAP'S 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Greenwich Time, June 4, 2017
FAP EVENT WITH HILFIGERS IN GREENWICH RAISES MONEY FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH AUTISM
Greenwich Free Press, May 29, 2017, By: BRENDAN BOYD AND LAUREN MADIGAN-SINCLAIR
Angry, Greenwich Mother became Autism Advocate
Greenwich Time, Sunday, January 22, 2017, By Ken Borsuk
Fairfield County's Friends Of Autistic People Receives Grant
Greenwich Daily Voice, July 9, 2015. By Robert Berczuk
Advocates Discuss Changes in Autism Services
It's Relevant, October 23, 2013. By Priscilla Lombardi
Friends of Autistic People plan outing
Connecticut Post, July 24, 2012. By John Burgeson
FAP Attends Summit for Agricultural Communities for Autistic Adults
Natural Awakenings, July 2012
Himes attends autism forum
Greenwich Post, May 30, 2012. By Greenwich Post Staff
Friends of Autistic People hosts lunch with Congressman Jim Himes
Greenwich Post, April 25, 2012. By Greenwich Post
Parents gather in Greenwich for autism awareness
Greenwich Time, April 18, 2012. By Lisa Chamoff
Wine tasting, 'barnyard sale' on Oct. 5 to benefit Friends of Autistic People
Greenwich Post, 30 September 2011
For the Children
Greenwich Magazine, May 2011. By Christy Colasurdo
Yarrow to appear at autism fundraiser
Natural Awakenings, April 2011
60's Dance to benefit Friends of Autistic People
Newtown Patch, February 4, 2011. By Cathy Sullivan
Group sets sights on teaching farm for autistic adults
Stamford Advocate, September 10, 2010. By Christina Hennessy, Staff Writer
Autism and aging: When kids grow up
Greenwich Time, July 11, 2010. By Lisa Chamoff, Staff Writer
Jazz Concert to Benefit 'Friends of Autistic People'
Westport Patch, May 8, 2010. By Carol King
Friends of Autistic People 10th Anniversary
Fairfield County Look, July 25, 2009
A 'Friend' and mother
Greenwich Post, October 7, 2004. By Ken Borsuk
"For the Children" Interview Questions
FAP, February 16, 2011. By Christy Colasurdo and Brita Darany von Regensburg
FAP Goes to Washington, D.C. for Autism Society 50th Anniversary Conference
Greenwich Free Press, July 21, 2018
Friends of Autistic People attend autism conference
Greenwich Post, July 17, 2018
FAP Receives $5,000 Grant for Music Therapy Program
Greenwich Post, July 16, 2018
FAP Receives Grant for Raised Bed Garden Project
Greenwich Post, July 10, 2018
Miss Connecticut speaks at Friends of Autistic People Luncheon | PDF
Greenwich Time, April 20, 2018
HILFIGERS HONORED AT FAP'S 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Greenwich Time, June 4, 2017
FAP EVENT WITH HILFIGERS IN GREENWICH RAISES MONEY FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH AUTISM
Greenwich Free Press, May 29, 2017, By: BRENDAN BOYD AND LAUREN MADIGAN-SINCLAIR
Angry, Greenwich Mother became Autism Advocate
Greenwich Time, Sunday, January 22, 2017, By Ken Borsuk
Fairfield County's Friends Of Autistic People Receives Grant
Greenwich Daily Voice, July 9, 2015. By Robert Berczuk
Advocates Discuss Changes in Autism Services
It's Relevant, October 23, 2013. By Priscilla Lombardi
Friends of Autistic People plan outing
Connecticut Post, July 24, 2012. By John Burgeson
FAP Attends Summit for Agricultural Communities for Autistic Adults
Natural Awakenings, July 2012
Himes attends autism forum
Greenwich Post, May 30, 2012. By Greenwich Post Staff
Friends of Autistic People hosts lunch with Congressman Jim Himes
Greenwich Post, April 25, 2012. By Greenwich Post
Parents gather in Greenwich for autism awareness
Greenwich Time, April 18, 2012. By Lisa Chamoff
Wine tasting, 'barnyard sale' on Oct. 5 to benefit Friends of Autistic People
Greenwich Post, 30 September 2011
For the Children
Greenwich Magazine, May 2011. By Christy Colasurdo
Yarrow to appear at autism fundraiser
Natural Awakenings, April 2011
60's Dance to benefit Friends of Autistic People
Newtown Patch, February 4, 2011. By Cathy Sullivan
Group sets sights on teaching farm for autistic adults
Stamford Advocate, September 10, 2010. By Christina Hennessy, Staff Writer
Autism and aging: When kids grow up
Greenwich Time, July 11, 2010. By Lisa Chamoff, Staff Writer
Jazz Concert to Benefit 'Friends of Autistic People'
Westport Patch, May 8, 2010. By Carol King
Friends of Autistic People 10th Anniversary
Fairfield County Look, July 25, 2009
A 'Friend' and mother
Greenwich Post, October 7, 2004. By Ken Borsuk
"For the Children" Interview Questions
FAP, February 16, 2011. By Christy Colasurdo and Brita Darany von Regensburg
FAP press archive
Celebrity Benefit
Jane Condon (2013)
Peter Yarrow (2011)
Peter Yarrow (2011)
Andre Watts (2005)
Kathie Lee Gifford (2005)
Malachy McCourt (2002)
Temple Grandin (2001)
Awards won by FAPGreenwich Chamber of Commerce's R. Michael Dunne Quality of Life Award: Autism organization recognized, Greenwich Post, Aug. 1, 2013
Brita and Tibor Darany Honored, J apan Society of Fairfield County, 2011
Spirit of Greenwich award, Greenwich Post, Sept. 20, 2007
Darany honored as 'Woman of Spirit', Greenwich Citizen, Aug. 24, 2007
FAP's Darany to receive 'Woman of Spirit' Award, G
reenwich Citizen, Aug. 3, 2007
Award winner Brita Darany is a friend of autistic people, Greenwich Post, July 30, 2007
Local couple honored for work to help the autistic, Greenwich Time, Apr. 25, 2005
Greenwich volunteers honored, Greenwich Post, Apr. 7, 2005
FAP Hosts Experts/WorkshopsTalk with Deirdre Imus: Dierdre Imus speaks at Audubon Center, Greenwich Post, July 8, 2010
Workshop with Laura Parisi: Food choices for autistic people, Greenwich time, Mar. 29, 2009
Workshop with Phoebe Tucker: FAP Hosts Event at Christ Church, Greenwich Citizen, June 22, 2007
Experts to speak on spectrum disorders at Monday's FAP meeting, Greenwich Time, Sept. 11, 2007
Peter Gerhardt (2002, 2005)
Talk with Larry Wood: Talk centers on autistic adults' needs, Greenwich Time, Apr. 9, 1999
FAP FundraisersConyers Farm cocktail benefit (2008)
FAP's first patron party: Green Acres, Greenwich Magazine, July 2007
"Art for FAP's Sake" (2004)
Whole Foods 5% Days (2004, 2013)
Delamar Hotel cocktail benefit (2003)
Belle Haven cocktail benefit (2001)
"Tropical Breezes" cocktail benefit (2001)
FAP to hold first benefit, Greenwich Post, Mar. 16, 2001
FAP's partnerships with the local communityFamily Fun Day at Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford: Autism's friends, Greenwich Time, July 26, 2012
FAP to hold first benefit, Greenwich Post, Mar. 16, 2001
Becker Salon assists FAP (2008)
Stephanie Davis' Bat Mitzvah donation (2006)
Costa Brava Restaurant supports FAP (2006)
McArdle's Florist supports FAP (2002-2008)
Fusions Salon Presents Haircuts for Autism
FAP Walk-a-thonsGreetings at walkathon, Greenwich Post, Dec. 22, 2011
FAP Walkathon, Greenwich Time, July 18, 2006
Brita Darany von Regensburg with Dolly Powers at NAAR Walk-a-thon, Greenwich Time, Sept. 3, 2002
Making strides for autism research, Greenwich Time, Sept. 3, 2002
Articles on FAP's Legislative and Other AdvocacyTesei proclaims April "Autism Awareness Month", Greenwich Citizen
FAP Autism Awareness Month, 2010: Town gives Friends of Autistic People boost as group aims to build farm, Greenwich Post, Apr. 20, 2010
FAP Autism Awareness Month, 2008: Autism: Town lends support to cause, Apr. 10, 2008
FAP Autism Awareness Month, 2009: Autism awareness, Apr. 29, 2009
Legislative forum with Rep. Chris Shays (2004)
Friends of autistics lobby Town Hall, Greenwich Post, Apr. 16, 1999
Articles on FAP's Farm ProjectFriends of Autistic People at the ACAA Summit, Greenwich Time, Sept. 3, 2012
FAP dreams of farm: Group home experience spurs search for alternative, State of the Spectrum, Apr. 2011
Group seeks to come to aid of autistic adults, Greenwich Time, Mar. 10, 1999
Articles on FAP's MissionWarm apple pie, Apr. 28, 2013
Autism and aging: When kids grow up, Greenwich Time, July 11, 2010
Autistic adults too often overlooked, The Advocate, Apr. 3, 2008
The older autistic: what happens when they grow up, Greenwich Time, July 16, 2007
Coping day by day, Greenwich Magazine, Oct. 2003
Friends of Autistic People, Greenwich Time, October 2003
Friends of Autistic People, Greenwich Time, Oct. 2003
Article on FAP's founding and early history
Group says autistic adults need support, Greenwich Post, Oct. 13, 2000
Care lags for adult autistic, Greenwich Time, 1997
Jane Condon (2013)
- An Evening of Laughter, Greenwich Time, Apr. 14, 2009
Peter Yarrow (2011)
- On tap for FAP, Greenwich Time, Apr. 14, 2009
Peter Yarrow (2011)
- Bradley speaks at FAP fundraiser, Greenwich Citizen, Nov. 3, 2006
- Pictures from Ernestine Bradley event, CT Post, Mar. 6, 2012
- Book talk, reception to raise autism awareness
- Friends for the World to See, Greenwich Magazine, Mar. 2007
- FAP's Invitation to Ernestine Bradley event
- Book talk anchors fundraising event for autism services, Greenwich Time, May 6, 2012
Andre Watts (2005)
- FAP to host Andre Watts, CT Post, Oct. 10, 2004
- Opportunity of a lifetime, Greenwich Magazine, April 2005
- Watts to perform at FAP benefit, Aug. 2004
- Renowned pianist helps raise funds for FAP farm initiative, Greenwich Time, Jan. 4, 2005
- Pianist gives time, talent to aid local autism advocacy group, Greenwich Time, July 31, 2004
- Concert to benefit Friends of Autistic People, Greenwich Citizen, Oct. 15, 2004
- FAP's invitation to Andre Watts event
Kathie Lee Gifford (2005)
- A farm of their own, Greenwich Magazine, Sept. 2005
- FAP holds farm fund-raiser, Greenwich Citizen, June 1, 2005
- Dinner with star guest raises funds, awareness for farm for the autistic, Greenwich Time, July 26, 2005
- One-on-one, Greenwich Post, June 16, 2005
- FAP fund-raiser, Greenwich Time pic, June 19, 2005
- Kathy Lee Gifford guest at FAP party, CT Post, Apr. 17, 2005
- Life on the farm, Greenwich Time, June 19, 2005
Malachy McCourt (2002)
- Pictures from McCourt event, CT Post, Nov. 2002
- Challenge faced, Stamford Advocate, Nov. 2002
- Friends of Autistic People gala, Greenwich Citizen, Nov. 29, 2002
Temple Grandin (2001)
- Crowd packs library to hear autistic scientist, Greenwich Time, Oct. 5, 2001
- Dr. Temple Grandin column, "Around Town"
- Temple Grandin upcoming event columns
Awards won by FAPGreenwich Chamber of Commerce's R. Michael Dunne Quality of Life Award: Autism organization recognized, Greenwich Post, Aug. 1, 2013
Brita and Tibor Darany Honored, J apan Society of Fairfield County, 2011
Spirit of Greenwich award, Greenwich Post, Sept. 20, 2007
Darany honored as 'Woman of Spirit', Greenwich Citizen, Aug. 24, 2007
FAP's Darany to receive 'Woman of Spirit' Award, G
reenwich Citizen, Aug. 3, 2007
Award winner Brita Darany is a friend of autistic people, Greenwich Post, July 30, 2007
Local couple honored for work to help the autistic, Greenwich Time, Apr. 25, 2005
Greenwich volunteers honored, Greenwich Post, Apr. 7, 2005
FAP Hosts Experts/WorkshopsTalk with Deirdre Imus: Dierdre Imus speaks at Audubon Center, Greenwich Post, July 8, 2010
Workshop with Laura Parisi: Food choices for autistic people, Greenwich time, Mar. 29, 2009
Workshop with Phoebe Tucker: FAP Hosts Event at Christ Church, Greenwich Citizen, June 22, 2007
Experts to speak on spectrum disorders at Monday's FAP meeting, Greenwich Time, Sept. 11, 2007
Peter Gerhardt (2002, 2005)
- Living with autism: Parents find solutions, Greenwich Post, Apr. 26, 2002
- FAP invites Dr. Peter Gerhardt, Greenwich Post, Apr. 5, 2002
- Autism expert speaks on sexuality at FAP meeting, Greenwich Time, Jan. 25, 2005
- Speaker offers advice on helping autistic children, Greenwich Time, Apr. 11, 2002
Talk with Larry Wood: Talk centers on autistic adults' needs, Greenwich Time, Apr. 9, 1999
FAP FundraisersConyers Farm cocktail benefit (2008)
- Raising funds for FAP, Greenwich Time, Aug. 26, 2008
- Friends of Autistic People stages benefit to fund major project, Greenwich Time, Jan. 27, 2009
FAP's first patron party: Green Acres, Greenwich Magazine, July 2007
"Art for FAP's Sake" (2004)
- Art auction benefits autism foundation, Greenwich Post, Jan. 15, 2004
- Benefit art show, auction next weekend for FAP, Greenwich Time, Jan. 9, 2004
- FAP's flier for the art auction
Whole Foods 5% Days (2004, 2013)
- AWhole Foods shop day benefits FAP farm project, Greenwich Citizen, Sept. 16, 2004
- Whole Foods shopping day to support autism initiative Greenwich Time, Jan. 9, 2004
Delamar Hotel cocktail benefit (2003)
- FAP fund-raiser to promote autism farm project, CT Post, Oct. 19, 2003
- The Social Circle, Greenwich Citizen, Nov. 28, 2003
- Party to aid FAP farm project, CT Post, Oct. 12, 2003
- Raising funds for a farm, Greenwich Time, Oct. 14, 2003
- Pictures from the Delamar fundraiser, CT Post, Oct. 14, 2003
Belle Haven cocktail benefit (2001)
- Giving support to autistic adults, Mar. 31, 2001
"Tropical Breezes" cocktail benefit (2001)
- G'Tropical Breezes on the Sound', Greenwich Time, Aug. 28, 2001
- Quite celebration, The Advocate, Sept. 30, 2001
FAP to hold first benefit, Greenwich Post, Mar. 16, 2001
FAP's partnerships with the local communityFamily Fun Day at Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford: Autism's friends, Greenwich Time, July 26, 2012
FAP to hold first benefit, Greenwich Post, Mar. 16, 2001
Becker Salon assists FAP (2008)
- Autism benefit, The Advocate, Apr. 20, 2008
- Becker Pampers Moms, Assists FAP in May, Greenwich Citizen, Apr. 25, 2008
- Mother's Day Dos at Becker Salon in Greenwich benefiting FAP, Stamford Plus, May 1, 2008
Stephanie Davis' Bat Mitzvah donation (2006)
- Girl gives away Bat Mitzvah money, Greenwich Post, Apr. 20, 2006
- Teen supports FAP, Greenwich Citizen, Apr. 21, 2006
- Top youth volunteer, Greenwich Time, Nov. 29, 2005
Costa Brava Restaurant supports FAP (2006)
- A Taste of Spain, Greenwich Time, July 23, 2006
- Flier for A Taste of Spain
McArdle's Florist supports FAP (2002-2008)
- Florist helps 'friends', Greenwich Post, Apr. 24, 2008
- Greenhouse of hope, Greenwich Post, Dec. 21, 2006
- In the 'spirit of giving', Greenwich Post, Nov. 10, 2005
- For the Record, Greenwich Citizen, Nov. 2004
- Growing Support, Greenwich Time, Apr. 27, 2003
- Seed Money?, Greenwich Time, Oct. 8, 2002
- Aiding autistic adults, Greenwich Time, Mar. 20, 2002
Fusions Salon Presents Haircuts for Autism
FAP Walk-a-thonsGreetings at walkathon, Greenwich Post, Dec. 22, 2011
FAP Walkathon, Greenwich Time, July 18, 2006
Brita Darany von Regensburg with Dolly Powers at NAAR Walk-a-thon, Greenwich Time, Sept. 3, 2002
Making strides for autism research, Greenwich Time, Sept. 3, 2002
Articles on FAP's Legislative and Other AdvocacyTesei proclaims April "Autism Awareness Month", Greenwich Citizen
FAP Autism Awareness Month, 2010: Town gives Friends of Autistic People boost as group aims to build farm, Greenwich Post, Apr. 20, 2010
FAP Autism Awareness Month, 2008: Autism: Town lends support to cause, Apr. 10, 2008
FAP Autism Awareness Month, 2009: Autism awareness, Apr. 29, 2009
Legislative forum with Rep. Chris Shays (2004)
- Legislative forum, Greenwich Citizen, Oct. 4, 2002
- Faces of Autism Presented at Legislators' Forum, Greenwich Citizen, Oct. 4, 2002
- Parents of autistic adults concerned, Greenwich Post, Oct. 4, 2002
Friends of autistics lobby Town Hall, Greenwich Post, Apr. 16, 1999
Articles on FAP's Farm ProjectFriends of Autistic People at the ACAA Summit, Greenwich Time, Sept. 3, 2012
FAP dreams of farm: Group home experience spurs search for alternative, State of the Spectrum, Apr. 2011
Group seeks to come to aid of autistic adults, Greenwich Time, Mar. 10, 1999
Articles on FAP's MissionWarm apple pie, Apr. 28, 2013
Autism and aging: When kids grow up, Greenwich Time, July 11, 2010
Autistic adults too often overlooked, The Advocate, Apr. 3, 2008
The older autistic: what happens when they grow up, Greenwich Time, July 16, 2007
Coping day by day, Greenwich Magazine, Oct. 2003
Friends of Autistic People, Greenwich Time, October 2003
Friends of Autistic People, Greenwich Time, Oct. 2003
Article on FAP's founding and early history
Group says autistic adults need support, Greenwich Post, Oct. 13, 2000
Care lags for adult autistic, Greenwich Time, 1997