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Autism Society of Central Virginia to open new Innsbrook home after program growth, officials say
Summary
Ann Flippin told the Henrico Board that the Autism Society of Central Virginia has seen 67% growth in its community training programs (2025) and 70% growth in community training attendance, and plans a new sensory‑friendly site in Innsbrook to serve families across western Henrico and Central Virginia.
Ann Flippin, Executive Director of the Autism Society of Central Virginia, briefed the Henrico County Board on June 23 about organizational growth and plans for a new permanent space. Flippin said the society has grown its 2025 community training programs by about 67% and seen a 70% increase in community training attendance; signature events this year include a golf outing, a 5K and Family Fun Day, and an upcoming RVA Duck Fest and $10,000 Lucky Duck raffle. She described the planned location off the interstate in Innsbrook as providing accessible, sensory‑friendly programming for families across western Henrico and the Central Virginia region.
Flippin said the new facility will allow consistent sensory‑friendly spaces tailored to autistic individuals and families and support programs across ages and stages. She thanked the Board for its commitment to strengthening quality of life for autistic individuals and families; Board members expressed excitement about the move and its potential to expand training and family supports. No county approvals or funding requests were made during the presentation.
