Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to: promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Autism Speaks offers Local Impact Grants that work to:
- Promote local services that enhance the lives of those affected by autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
- Expand the capacity to effectively serve the ASD community
- Increase the field of national service providers
Funding supports programs at existing organizations in the following categories:
1. Education:
- Building the field and scope of educators and other professionals who support individuals with autism, by providing continuing education and training
- Providing funding for consultation and hands on training to improve educational programs for individuals with autism
- Providing a specific service (e.g., Applied Behavioral Analysis [ABA], legal service) to people with autism and the community
2. Recreation/community activities:
- Social skills training to provide peer modeling and inclusion with age matched, typically developing peers; social learning; social relatedness; social awareness; and social communication. Funding is provided for both integrated and non-integrated programming.
- Recreation and athletic programs
- Equine programs
- Museums, arts, dance, and music programs
3. Sensory equipment/supportive technology:
- iPads
- Smartboards
- Sensory equipment (occupational therapy equipment, toys, etc.)
- Equine therapy equipment
4. Young adult/adult services:
- Pre-vocational and vocational training
- Transition planning
- Residential services
- Recreation programs specifically for adults
- Life/Community integration skills
- Health/Safety
5. Summer camp scholarships:
- To offer tuition assistance for financially disadvantaged campers with autism for the summer of 2018
Amount: Annual giving is $540,000 with grants ranging up to $5,000.
Eligibility: Tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations with at least three volunteer or paid staff members and an established infrastructure, which includes a physical location and a website. Giving is on a national basis.
Link: https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/grants/local
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