{"title":"Autism Acceptance Month: April, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossroads Art Center is excited to recognize and celebrate Autism Acceptance Month: April, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2Ecg4Fk8W1U?si=MM5MctEiKtZaqYIK\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday, April 1, 5-7pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003cu\u003eAutism Acceptance Open House\u003c\/u\u003e. 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