The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, New York is a not-for-profit organization that serves people living with autism in the Greater Hudson Region of New York State and their families. Our vision is a society where all individuals on the autism spectrum are fully participating members of our community.
Radio Interview featuring ASGHR’s Tracy Schober
Community Spotlight on 92.9 WBPM
Autism Society Greater Hudson Region Executive Director, Tracy Schober, recently joined Host Bob Miller on Community Spotlight on 92.9 WBPM, alongside Patrick Downes, Director of Marketing for Ruge’s Auto Group, Inc. During the interview, they discussed Autism, the core services of Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, and the importance of supporting individuals and families impacted by Autism throughout the Hudson Valley. The conversation also highlighted the upcoming Walk for Autism & Safety Awareness, taking place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. This family-friendly community event will feature activities, resources, and opportunities to connect while raising awareness and promoting inclusion for Autistic individuals of all ages.
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New time, same great ECHO!
Join the ECHO Autism HUB team on 9/17/26 from 2:45PM-4:15PM. This free virtual case-based learning platform aims to increase the capacity of school personnel in Autism best practices. The suggestions and strategies shared can assist educators and support students of all abilities.
ECHO Autism: Education is designed to be a supportive, collaborative learning environment—not an evaluation or judgment of a school district/school program or its staff. The ECHO Autism brings educators and professionals together with autism experts to share experiences, ask questions, explore challenges, and identify practical strategies that can be used in the classroom and across school systems. Participating districts or education programs do not need to have all the answers or solutions in place; the goal is to learn together, build confidence, and strengthen supports for autistic students. Through regular sessions and shared problem-solving, school teams can learn from one another while developing approaches that are meaningful, realistic, and responsive to the needs of their students, staff, and school communities.
Share with your family, friends, fellow educators, and professionals. Register today.
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THREE FRIDAYS TO GO.
We are officially just 3 Fridays away from The 5th Annual Upstate Chevy Dealers Autism Acceptance Race at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, and this year we’re doing more to involve the FANS than ever before.
This isn't just a $10,000-to-win Pro Stock race. This is going to be an experience.
Here’s some of what we have planned:
🔵 LIGHT THE SPEEDWAY BLUE
Every fan will receive a FREE blue glow bracelet when they enter the track. During the four-wide salute before the feature, we’re going to light up the grandstands BLUE for Autism Acceptance.
👕 CATCH A SHIRT. WIN $500.
Every driver will sign a special Upstate Chevy Dealers/Racers 4 Autism T-shirt.
During driver introductions, one signed shirt from EVERY driver will be thrown into the crowd.
KEEP YOUR SHIRT.
If your driver WINS the Autism Acceptance Race, you’ll be invited onto the track to meet them—and Trustco Bank will present YOU with $500!
🎟️ OUR BIGGEST CHINESE AUCTION YET
We already have an incredible collection of prizes, gift certificates, merchandise, experiences and some BIG-ticket items.
Bring cash. Lots of it. Every ticket helps support Autism right here in our community, by supporting Racers For Autism, The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region, and Bring On The Spectrum
🏁 THE FIELD IS ALREADY GETTING BIG.
We’re still three weeks away and already have 20+ drivers registered for the $10,000-to-win race.
And fans can actually help determine who starts on the OUTSIDE POLE.
Go to www.Racers4Autism.com, find your favorite registered driver on the 2026 Drivers page and donate in their name in the "Fundraiser" section.
The driver who raises the most money for Autism earns a guaranteed starting spot on the outside pole.
But here’s the part that matters most...
1 in 31 children is identified with Autism.
Five years ago, this started as a race.
That race helped create a non-profit called Racers 4 Autism.
Today, Racers 4 Autism is a nonprofit creating employment opportunities for people with Autism and other special needs, supporting local Autism organizations, educating our community and pushing Autism awareness toward acceptance—and acceptance toward opportunity.
And we're just getting started.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
5th Annual Upstate Chevy Dealers Autism Acceptance Race
$10,000 TO WIN
If you're coming, SHARE THIS POST.
If you know a race fan, TAG THEM.
If Autism has touched your family, HELP US FILL THOSE GRANDSTANDS.
Let's show everyone what happens when the racing community comes together for something bigger than racing.
We'd like to thank our sponsors that help us put on this amazing event!
Upstate Chevy Dealers
Michael's Automotive
Stone Motorsports & Online Performance Parts
GT Toyz Motorsports and Marine
Crane's Outdoor Power Equipment
Express Employment Professionals of Albany & Saratoga
Classic Muscle Parts & Jay Fitzgerald
Camenga Construction & Devon Camenga
Andy's Speed Shop
M2 Metal LLC.
VIVE Collision of Albany
Trustco Bank
Jay's Landscaping & Jason Casey
Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust Travel with April Stefanski
#racers4autism #autismacceptance #upstatechevydealers #albanysaratogaspeedway #AutismAwareness #autismacceptancerace #dirttrackracing #prostockracing
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