A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: The Ed Asner Family Center Organization Type: Community Grant Categories: Social WHO THEY ARE Established in 2017, The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) empowers individuals of all abilities with dignity, confidence, and self-respect through innovative arts and vocational enrichment programs. Their comprehensive offerings encompass […]
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NEXT IMPACT: Sibling Leadership Network
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Sibling Leadership Network Organization Type: Community Grant Categories: Social WHO THEY ARE Founded in 2007, the Sibling Leadership Network has a mission to provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools needed to advocate WITH their brothers and sisters and to […]
NEXT CONNECTS: An Animated Mentorship
NEXT CONNECTS: An Animated Mentorship Success Story NEXT CONNECTS is a bi-directional mentorship initiative developed by NEXT for AUTISM. NEXT matches professionals who have established careers with autistic college students who will soon be seeking entry into the workforce. Mentors will provide support as well as collaboratively set personalized mentoring goals, promote career advancement opportunities, engage […]
NEXT IMPACT: Communication 4 ALL
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Communication 4 ALL Organization Type: Autistic-Led Grant Categories: Home, Social, Work WHO THEY ARE Communication 4 ALL is on a mission to ensure that more than 30 million people with nonspeaking autism worldwide have access to communication and education. Founded on April 7, 2022, […]
NEXT for AUTISM Inaugural Fellowship Recipients Announced
NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS is a new national scholarship program for students and professionals interested in working with neurodivergent adults November 15, 2023 (New York, NY)—NEXT for AUTISM (NEXT), a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative initiatives, has proudly awarded […]
NEXT IMPACT: B3 Coffee Pours It On
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2022 NEXT for AUTISM Color the Spectrum Grantee: B3 Coffee Organization Type: Austistic-Led Grant Category: Work WHO THEY ARE B3 Coffee started as a nonprofit pop-up coffee shop that provides positive visibility and community connection for adults with and without neurodevelopmental disabilities. Today they have a permanent location in […]
Where Are All the DSPs?
A NEXT for AUTISM Strategic Viewpoint Three years ago, John, a young man with autism, faced tremendous challenges, limited by his almost nonexistent communication skills. He was labeled as aggressive- scratching, kicking and pushing away any attempts at connection. John’s future looked bleak. But then, in August 2020, a compassionate and dedicated direct support professional […]
Article: Is Your Company Inclusive of Neurodivergent Employees?
Harvard Business Review February 16, 2022 by Michael Bernick Employers large and small are beginning to face a major demographic shift: the sharp increase in the neurodiverse workforce, made up of workers with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and other learning and mental health differences. Particularly, the number of people with autism entering the workforce in […]
NEXT for AUTISM Announces 2022 Community Grant Recipients
NEXT for AUTISM, the leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative initiatives, announces more than $1.3 million awarded to 42 organizations in 20 states. 16 grant awards went to autistic led or centered initiatives. The 2022 Color The Spectrum Community grants […]
Meet Lindsay Valenti: Running Toward an Inclusive Future for Her Son
On February 12, 2023 Lindsay Valenti will take on a marathon endeavor, running the Publix Florida Marathon. In addition to the hours of training and marathon prep, she is fundraising to support NEXT for AUTISM as part of her journey. Lindsay is motivated to run the marathon to benefit NEXT for AUTISM, to support her […]