Events

Stay tuned as we list our special events here!
If you cannot join us at our events, but would still like to support our cause, please consider making a donation or placing an order at our online E Store!
Thank you for your support.

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Past Events

October 2011
Thank you to all who came to The Grand Opening Ceremony! Please see the Gallery of Photos from the event HERE


September 2011
BAND AID for Autism 2011 Long Beach NY

A Live Music Benefit, Saluting the Professionals that ROCK! See our Gallery Here.

August 2011
Nicholas Center for Autism & Spectrum Designs acquires a home on Main Street in Port Washington NY!
 
We are proud to announce our NEW HOME! 416 Main Street In Port Washington! We have a view of the Harbor and we cannot wait to show you around at our RIBBON CUTTING scheduled for Thursday October 27 at 6:00PM! Check out the gallery HERE.

July 2011
Surf For All Benefit in Long Beach NY

We were so touched to be part of this event! Spectrum was asked to provide the shirts for this amazing event!
See Gallery Here.

June 2011
A Night in White Soiree - A Brilliant Success!


Please See the Rest of Our Pictures HERE

A HUGE Thank you to our Sponsors , Contributors and Guests. With your help we raised over $26,000 in support of Spectrum Designs Foundation! This evening was a tribute to our CEO and Co Founder, Stella Spanakos' husband, Paul Kitsos, a large supporter of Autism causes who passed away suddenly on June 7 2010.
Clad in their white attire, our 150 guests enjoyed a spectacular dining experience at the Shelter Rock Tennis Club, a THEORY Fashion Showcase with professional models, as well as glimpse of Spectrums very own apparel line. Our attendees danced the night away to a Live music which brought us through a generation of music from the 60's to now! Spectrum Designs, is an innovative program supported by the Nicholas Center for Autism offering gainful employment and meaningful vocational experiences in a supportive environment. While teaching the trade of apparel decorating, our participants and employees produce exceptional products for the community while generating it's own income to support its efforts. With each contribution and order, you help support individuals with Autism and similar conditions ! Thank you for your support!
May 2011

Long Beach Middle School raises enough money  from their bake sale for the students of the ASD class to go on a special field trip. Don't they look SWEET in their Spectrum Designs T Shirts!

April 2011


Spectrum Designs Foundation,  presented with a Proclaimation from Nassau Country Executive Ed Mangano during Light the Night Blue Event in Mineola.

Mahasset sells over $1700 in their customized Manhasset Autism Awareness tees! See more photos of their trip to Spectrum in our Gallery!

March 2011
Our St. Patrick Day Gathering was a huge success! We raised over $700 in just 2 hours! Our guests feasted on the St. Pats tradition of Corned Beef and Cabbage, thanks to the Whales Tale in Long Beach NY!
Thank you to all who came out!

About Us

Founders
Stella L. Spanakos, CEO
Nicole Sugrue, Director of Development
Patrick Bardsley, Program Director
United in their vision in creating meaningful and gainful opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, the three Co-Creators of Spectrum Designs Foundation, are committed to using science based methods in advancing all their participants. 
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Nicholas Center for Autism: Creating Opportunities, Exceeding Expectations
Spectrum Designs , is a division of the Nicholas Center for Autism.The mission of NCFA is to support the lifelong needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related conditions, by creating innovative programs which are grounded in evidence based practices and designed to enhance their well being, autonomy and general quality of life. 

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