Autism Services in Action 222025 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Institute for Educational Achievement Organization Type: Community-based Grant Categorie(s): Work A DAY IN THE LIFE Every day at the Institute for Educational Achievement (IEA) begins with purpose. For the autistic adults who attend IEA’s Adult Life Skills Program (ALSP) in New Milford, New Jersey, that purpose […]
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Autism Services in Action: Banding Together
Autism Services in Action 222024 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Banding Together Organization Type: Community-based Grant Categorie(s): Social “It’s Banding Together Day!” WHO THEY ARE Banding Together is a community-based nonprofit that provides inclusive music therapy and social programs for autistic teens and adults and individuals with other special needs. Their Jam Session program focuses on […]
Autism Services in Action: Spectrum Sailing
Autism Services in Action 222024 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: Spectrum Sailing Organization Type: Community-based Grant Categorie(s): Social It’s full sail for autistic adults, thanks to Spectrum Sailing. WHO THEY ARE Spectrum Sailing offers autistic individuals free, three-day sailing camps , designed with inclusion, safety, and fun at their core. Using small groups and hands-on instruction, participants […]
Strategic Report: Landscape of Services for Autistic Adults
A NEXT for AUTISM Strategic Report November 2025 This Strategic Report shares data compiled from autistic-led and community organizations nationwide as part of NEXT for AUTISM’s 2025 grants cycle, based on submissions from 522 organizations across all 50 states. Below is a portion of the full report; CLICK HERE to access the full report. CLICK […]
NEXT IMPACT: SNACK and FRIENDS
A NEXT for AUTISM Grantee Spotlight 2023 NEXT for AUTISM Grantee: SNACK and FRIENDS | SNACK 21 Organization Type: Community-based Grant Categorie(s): Social WHO THEY ARE SNACK and Friends, Inc. is an organization with a mission to provide unique programs designed to fill a void for children, teens, and young adults with autism and other […]