Autism Society Of America Foundation Inc

Education and acceptance:provide education and training about autism and promote acceptance of individuals affected by autism in their communities. Key efforts in this area are the annual national conference, outreach materials, programs and toolkits for affiliates as well as developing corporate connections to broaden its efforts at education and acceptance.

Affiliate services:operate as a support service to empower affiliates to be as effective and impactful as possible within their service areas. Activities include: improved communication & transparency, with reduced compliance reporting; trainings; delivery of toolkits and templates; provision of a platform for more effective resource sharing; onboarding support; and preparation of provision of an upgraded affiliate portal.

Advocacy:seek to inform public policy at the federal, state, and local levels in collaboration with the greater disability and health communities. The society and foundation advocate for multi-disciplined approaches to autism research and for the inclusion, participation, and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The society's newly formed justice center seeks to advance the civil rights of all autistic individuals and support positive interaction with the justice system.