Community Outreach
Autism Awareness Projects
Staff from the Center and trained parents are available to speak with regular education classes to heighten their awareness of what the Autism Spectrum is and how peers can help. Professionals from the Autism Resource Center are available to speak with teams of teachers about the Autism Spectrum. A parent, teacher or administrator may initiate the request.
Businesses and Service Organizations may also request a presentation and overview of the Autism Spectrum to better meet the needs of those living with autism spectrum disorders in the Community.
Email the Center for more information.
ARCCM/SEPAC Partnership
The Autism Resource Center partners with local SEPACS to bring trainings to local communities. Interested SEPAC's should contact the Autism Resource Center to discuss grant proposals or submit an application.
The Center has a list of possible speakers on autism and therapies, up to $250.00. PAC's may combine grants to fund a speaker for a region. The Center reserves the right to decline to fund a speaker if another PAC in the region has already received funding for the same speaker, or if the topic is not specific to autism. PAC's must allow parents from outside their town or region attend and submit details and a W-9 form from the presenter to the Autism Resource Center 4 weeks before an event to publicize. PAC's must acknowledge the sponsorship of the Autism Resource Center for presentations in all notices, on website and social media advertisements of the event.
For an application click here
College Internships
College students interested in a truly supported learning experience may choose to work with staff in various areas of the Center operations. Those seeking increased knowledge of the Autism Spectrum may choose to spend time with these unique children, and in conjunction with utilizing various aspects of what the Resource Center has to offer, developing a greater understanding of Autism with its many perplexing issues.
Students may also choose to work on other projects, communications, and marketing. While these areas do not include working hands-on with our children, students will gain knowledge of how to effectively fundraise for the autism community, promote awareness through outreach campaigns; organize and effectively lead volunteers.
Email the Center for more information.
Volunteer Program
Individuals of all ages donate time working on a regular weekly schedule or just intermittently for specific projects. Volunteer time could be at the Resource Center or with families and community. The Center’s Steering Committee has a number of subcommittees that work on special projects, such as Fundraisers, Conference planning and Family Activities. Volunteers serve on subcommittees for short term and long term projects.
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