Autism Advocacy Opportunity from Autism Speaks: National Housing and Residential Supports Survey

“Within the next decade, more than 500,000 individuals with autism will enter adulthood. Finding and securing housing and residential supports for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) can be extremely challenging for individuals and their families. Autism Speaks seeks to quantify and characterize the housing needs of adolescents and adults with autism in the United States through […]

Newsletter: July 23, 2013

Here is our latest newsletter! Click here to enjoy the whole issue…. Enjoy! Or, here’s the newsletter: Ribbon Cutting at Boom Island Park! Greetings! We would be very honored to have you join us on Saturday, August 17, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. to celebrate our becoming an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Note: our event […]

Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

From the website of the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living: “ Independently Speaking (Summer 2013) (6.64 MB) A Celebration of the 23rd Anniversary of the Passing of the ADA July 26, 2013 The public is invited to attend this free event celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The celebration will occur on Friday, July 26 from 1pm-3pm. […]

Learn About One of Our Partners: Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum

What is Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum?   Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (WI YLF) is a week-long leadership training experience for high school students with disabilities. Students are selected as delegates based on leadership skills and involvement in their school and community.  Student delegates attend large-group sessions throughout the week and are given resources and support […]