501(c)3 providing supports and services for persons with disabilities, including day programs for adults, behavior services, residential, employment, transportation, and community inclusion activities.

Mission: To provide supports and services to persons with disabilities, enabling individuals to lead self-determined lives.

At AbilityFirst, our vision is of a society that values each individual and provides the opportunity for all people to lead full and productive lives. For more than 80 years, we have been looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities.

To achieve that vision, we offer a broad range of programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives, including employment, recreational and socialization programs. We also operate 11 accessible housing complexes.

The ABRITE Organization is dedicated to improving the lives of young learners with the use of early intensive intervention services based on the principles of applied behavior analysis. We view each child as an individual and develop an educational curriculum that addresses the learner’s unique strengths while remedying deficits. This goal is achieved solely with the use of empirically supported methodologies as we believe further development and dissemination of validated practices will be the way by which families and science can unite to improve the lives of children with autism and related developmental delays.

Achieva Resources empowers people to achieve greater personal, social, and economic successes.

ARC Broward is the oldest and largest private, not-for-prifit organization providing supports and assistance primarily to children and adults with Developmental Disabilities, including Autism in Broward County, Florida. The organization provides an array of 23 various services and supports, is outcomes driven and has received the highely coveted 3-year accreditation by CARF, the Rehabilitation Commission, since 1991.

Achievement Services empowers persons with disabilities in their quest to live, work and pursue leisure activities as independently as possible.

Founded in 1957 by parents with children for whom no appropriate services were available, ACLD is today a premier provider in New York State. Services include Residential Options, Vocational Training and Job Placement, Medical and Mental Health Services, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Family Support Programs, and Day Treatment opportunities.

Bilingual services are available.

ADEC believes all people are worthwhile. We work together with people living with disabilities, along with families, friends and organizations to help maximize their abilities to meet goals and dreams and fully participate in their communities. ADEC is dedicated to supporting the prevention of disabilities and breaking down barriers, both physical and attitudinal, through active community education, advocacy and support.

Residential program serves ages 6-70.

Residential, educational,

As an autism consultant, I specialize in positive behavioral support as well as apply behavior analysis into do-able interventions. Oftentimes, family members coast through the easy years of autism and wait until the difficult adolescent years to act. An autism consultant should be the first step in formatting the big picture for the future. Families need someone that can give them critical, objective and accurate information. An autism consultant is able to help these families with solutions and putting in place a do-able intervention.

We are a staffing agency that help support other facilities for proving a safe enviroment for the mentally disabled.

Committed to developing and providing high quality home and community-based nursing, therapeutic, and clinical services, and alternative residential programs for individuals and families with special needs.

Residential program serving ages 18 and older. Must be DDD eligible.

The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living utilizes the independent living model, a well-demonstrated and effective four-pronged advocacy and service delivery strategy.

The Ann Storck Center is a nationally accredited, highly acclaimed 501 (c) (3) non-profit human service organization serving the needs of children and adults in South Florida who present severe and multiple developmental disabilities including Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Mental Retardation. The Center strives to discover and build upon the uniqueness and strengths of each person it serves in order to provide life-enriching experiences.

The mission of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc., is to perpetuate a Village community to provide progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities so that they can maximize their abilities and maintain their independence in the least restrictive environment.

The Anne Carlsen Center for Children offers a rich tradition of residential, therapeutic and educational services on one campus, located near the scenic James River in Jamestown, N.D. Our individualized services include care for children and young adults coping with cerebral palsy; orthopedic, vision and hearing impairments; autism, pervasive and other developmental disorders; and many other medical challenges. We nurture individuals with physical, mental and health impairments through creative combinations of special education and training, therapy, supportive medical care and, above all else, the unconditional love, understanding and sense of belonging every child longs for and deserves.

The mission of Arc BRIDGES is to improve the welfare of persons with mental retardation and their families. This mission includes the provision of support, training and care through day services, residential programs and social services that help people with all levels of mental retardation develop skills and abilities that assist their movement toward more integration, independence and happiness.

The mission further includes participation and leadership in local, state and national organizations and the provision of education programs which actively promote understanding and respect of the rights, problems and needs of persons with mental retardation.

ARC Broward is a private, not-for-profit organization providing supports and assistance primarily to children and adults with mental retardation, autism, Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities.

Incorporated in 1956, ARC Broward provides a continuum of supports to over 1000 children and adults with disabilities and employs over 450 health-care, educational, and other professionals.

To create lifetime opportunities for persons with disabilities to reach their fullest potential by providing advocacy, education, employment, residential and recreational services.

Assisted Living Facility

Helping Mentally and Physically Challenged People Achieve Their Potential.

Offers residential and other services.

The Arc of Mower County is a not for profit agency comprised of people dedicated to assisting and supporting individuals with disabilities realizing a productive and fulfilling life, their families and the community in Mower County and the surrounding area.

Established as Berks County Chapter for Retarded Children (later name changed to Berks County Chapter for Retarded Citizens; Association for Retarded Citizens, Berks County; to current - The Arc of Berks County).

Provided preschool programs, residential and sheltered employment opportunities until 1979 when Arc staff created a new agency, Prospectus Associates,Inc., direct services were spun-off. Current focus is Advocacy - supports provided to individuals, families and agencies. A Board of Directors guides the organization.

The Mission of The Arc of the Bluegrass, Inc.
Arc of the Bluegrass, Inc. is committed to securing for all people with mental retardation the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play.

The Arc is further committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequence of mental retardation through education, research, advocacy, and the support of families, friends, and community.

Through the successful pursuit of quality and justice, the Arc will provide leadership in the field of mental retadation and develop necessary human and financial resources to attain its goals.

ARC Services of Macomb exists to assure that people with disabilities are valued and that they and their families can participate fully in, and contribute to, the life of their communities.

We are committed to securing, for all people with disabilities, the opportunities to choose and realize their goals and dreams regarding where and how they learn, live, play and work.

Arc Ventura County is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1954 that provides educational, vocational and residential services for people with developmental disabilities.

The mission of Arc/Muskegon is to assure that citizens of Muskegon County with cognitive and developmental disabilities and their families have an equal opportunity to participate in, and contribute to the quality of life in their community.

Residential Program designed spefically to address the needs of adolescents with Aspergers Syndrome. Strong emphasis on education, relationship and social skill building, and life skills.

www.foundationforautismsupportandtraining.org

or

www.myarchway.org

we also have a social networking site at www.myarchway.ning.com

Our phone number is: 301-260-2777

Our Mission:
Our mission is guided by a vision of a good life for people with autism across the entire spectrum. Through a person-centered process called Lifespan Planning, we can ensure that our loved ones have the choice to live and thrive in the communities they know. To accomplish this, we also need to find or develop a menu of high-quality community housing options that are sustainable, integrated, accessible, affordable, and most importantly, are real homes that are specifically adapted to support the needs of adults with autism. We also need to find and train qualified support staff, provide augmentative communication (speech generating devices) to help people with autism communicate and we also need to understand how assistive technology can be used to support greater independence.

ARCHway was designed for family members, loved ones, caregivers, professionals and other stakeholders whose lives are personally touched by teens and adults with autism. ARCHway is a place to develop communities where people can communicate with other like-minded people who are also looking for solutions about where they can find or develop long-term, sustainable housing options. Here we share knowledge and provide facilitated discussion forums specifically on this topic. ARCHway provides a place where members can recommend or not recommend group homes to others. By request, ARCHway provides contact information of other members in your local area that also want to connect and form chapters in order to develop friendships and plan happy, safe and sound futures for adults with autism. The ARCHway pages on this site contain an expanded Table of Contents with a tremendous amount of
information on developing community housing options and much more.

Karen Kaye-Beall, Executive Director
Foundation for Autism Support & Training (FAST)
Developing high quality, model community homes and supportive living options for adult consumers with autism
Speech, Communication & Reading Center (SCRC)
To improve a person with autism's functional communication abilities and reading skills is to greatly improve their overall quality of life
Center for Autism Support & Training (CAST)
Providing in-home intensive support services, respite care and family training services for families and children with autism up to 21 years of age

801 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905
Phone: 301.260.2777
Fax: 301.260.7643
Email: kkbcast@verizon.net
www.foundationforautismsupportandtraining.org

Services offered: Adult Residential Treatment Facilities ; Special Education ; Disability Programs ; Development Disabilities Programs ; Residential Treatment Facilities
Other information: State-approved special ed program

Ardmore Enterprises, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization providing supports to empower individuals with developmental disabilities.

Residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The mission of the Judevine? Center for Autism is to make a real difference in the quality of life for children and adults with autism and their families wherever they may live.

From infants to seniors, Aspire serves people with disabilities across their lifetimes. We offer one of the most comprehensive arrays of support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Chicagoland.

Our name-Aspire-best sums up our approach. We help our participants and their families to aspire to a world of possibilities.

ASSIST! to Independence is a community based non-profit agency that was established for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions to help fill some of the gaps in service delivery. The agency serves as a consumer driven community action program to facilitate general awareness of disability related issues, community access, education, information sharing, assistive technology access, advocacy, and independent living that is relevant and culturally appropriate for American Indians. This is done through a comprehensive collaborative network which provides support and resources that promote the active participation of each individual in their self-care management. Program staff work to provide the tools necessary for individuals to make informed choices and decisions; to maintain a maximum level of independent living; to achieve equality of opportunity, inclusion and integration in the community and society; and for economic and social self-sufficiency.

The Autism Academy of Learning is structured to provide every student with Autism Spectrum Disorder an appropriate foundation in the areas of academics, behavior, daily living skills, vocational skills, and independence. Our goal is to promote a higher quality of life, and the realization of the full intellectual and social development of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Autism Home Support focuses on consulting with parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, trainings for behavior strategies and developing home programs. Our goal is to give the parents the support necessary to be advocates for their children and keep consistency between school and home settings.

Provides service coordination, residential (homes, supervised apartments, foster care), day programs, personal care, assessments and evaluations, supported employment, independent living and family support.

ASMC provides residential and community support services for people with Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury and other developmental disabilities. Residential services include group homes and Alternative Family Living (AFL). A full range of clinical supports are available when needed. These include Psychology, Speech and Language, Nursing, Dietary and Social Work. In the event of an emergency, supervisory and nursing staff are available 24-hours a day.

Autism Skills Trainer; Specializing in high-functioning children and adolescents. Counseling for parents and family. Very effective with aggressive children. Use, non-prescriptive holistic approach based on ABA therapy. 100% fluency in English and Spanish.

Cited for excellence on the job by D.O.E. of Hawaii, D.O.E. of Boston and Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, Ct for speedy results.

Focus: Dramatically enhancing quality of life, self-reliance skills in as short a time as possible. Training parents to effectively deal with child.

Based locally in Greenwich, Ct. I work at the family home and can integrate flawlessly into a team environment. All I need is no more than 4-8 hours a week I guarantee positive dramatic results with my approach.

My name is Bill and my number is 203-554-9857. I work in the Greenwich, Ct., Westchester, N.Y. area.

Provides supported living, supported employment, day training, family support, and respite services to individuals with ASD. Treatment is based on an individualized plan using applied behavior analysis with functional assessment as its base. All modalities are included: sensory integration, alternative communication skills, etc. depending on the individuals needs.

This group will meet every first Sunday of each month from 6pm-8pm beginning May 1st. Child care will be provided.

The mission of the Autism Treatment Center is to assist people with autism and related disorders throughout their lives as they learn, play, work and live in the community.

The mission of the Autism Treatment Center is to assist people with autism and related disorders throughout their lives as they learn, play, work and live in the community.