ATOU

A Touch of Understanding

  ATOUA Touch of Understanding (ATOU)

Building Empathy ~ Igniting Respect

ATOU encourages acceptance and respect for all individuals.

Their in-school 2-12 grade educational program and the ATOU Youth F.O.R.C.E. (Friends Offering Respect Creating Empowerment), seek to reduce the discrimination, isolation and bullying experienced by anyone who is perceived as different, especially individuals with disabilities.


 

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Once again, ATOU brought a unique fundraising event, the 2nd Annual Art from the Heart. Last year the event galvanized the community around ATOU. Everyone who attended had a great time.

Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street #100, Roseville, CA 95678 (map)

  • Silent auction,
  • Raffle and live auction,
  • Good food, wine and a chance to hear from ATOU
  • Home Forward is a proud sponsor  and built and donated an entire Wall of Wine for more fun and fundraising!ATOU_FB

Money raised from this event supports ATOU, a community benefit organization, that presents “hands-on” character-building workshops in our local schools, teaching respect and understanding for people with disabilities. The message is strong and clear, as one student said, “I get it now! I can be a buddy, not a bully!” In the last 18 years this organization has reached over 67,000 students and adults in our area.


About ATOU programs and workshops.

They are designed to:

  • Educate people to appreciate, rather than fear, differences in others.
  • Raise the level of understanding and respect in school environments and
  • Foster a learning environment that helps all children reach their goals and potential.
  • Improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
  • Help students and adults, internalize understanding to enhance their future relationships, careers and experiences.
  • Promote inclusion for all people.

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