The long awaited Zoo York x A.skate collab board designed by yours truly is now available. Ask your favorite skate shop to order you a few. Proceeds got to help fund A.skate’s mission to better the lives of children with autism. Head over to Zoo York for a Q&A with co-founder Crys Worly and myself about A.skate and board design.
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Zoo York x A.skate board release
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Askate, autism, bmx, design, graph, Illustration, New York, skate, skate illustration, skateboard, street wear, streetwear, surf, surf illustration, t-shirt, therapy, tshirt on February 9, 2011 by briandinonnoSome WIP
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Apparel, Art, Askate, autism, bmx, design, Illustration, New York, skate, skate illustration, skateboard, street wear, surf, surf illustration, t-shirt, tshirt on August 25, 2010 by briandinonnoIm working of an illustration for a tee to benefit the A.skate Foundation (www.askate.org). Needs some more detail and color, but overall I think its looking good. I’ll post the end result soon…..
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Posted in Uncategorized with tags Askate, autism, New York, skate, skate illustration, skateboard, street wear, therapy on June 29, 2010 by briandinonnoChildren with autism often struggle with the ability to follow directions, play on a team due to the lack of social skills, and many require activities to be performed on their own terms. Skateboarding and autism just fit! No team, no coach, rip solo.
The A.skate Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit that allows children with autism to be a part of our social world through skateboarding. They hold clinics for children with autism at no cost to the families, give grants to children with autism for skateboard gear, as well as promote awareness and educate families about the skateboard industry. Five years ago 1:150 children were diagnosed with autism. Today 1:91 children are diagnosed with autism, 1:58 of those being boys according to the statistics on TACA now.
Here are a few of the things that they do:
- hold clinics nationwide for children with autism at no cost to the families
- give “Grants for Gear” for kids to purchase skateboard gear
- hold fundraisers and events to promote our cause
Autism, like skateboarding, can be unpredictable and often times unruly. We embrace the parts of autism that are hard to understand and give these kids an outlet that is free of rules or judgment, and allows them to be social without being “social”.
I am putting some time in to help Askate and bring some skate clinics to NY. I am also looking in to put together some sort of event/fundraiser to raise money for the foundation and spread awareness. If you would like to help in any way please contact me or Askate.org. As a skater for well over 15 years and a father, this is a cause I am fully behind.
More to come!!
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