I am the parent of two children on the Autism Spectrum. I have been a board member of the Autism Society San Diego for the past three years, and was inspired to join this all-volunteer board of directors as a direct result of seeing the incredible quality of programs available to individuals of all ages on the spectrum and their families. The incredibly low administrative costs (1 paid office employee!) and the fact that all local dollars stay here locally to help families really makes this one of the best organizations I have ever affiliated myself with. I love helping families, and the Autism Society San Diego is a perfect example of a grassroots organization that makes a BIG impact when it comes to making volunteer hours and donor dollars stretch to serve the maximum amount of people possible.
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- info@autismsocietysandiego.org
- (858) 715-0678
- 4699 Murphy Canyon Road SAN DIEGO CA 92123 USA
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Causes: Camps, Civil Rights, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Human Services, Sports
Mission: As an affiliate of the national organization, the Autism Society of America, we share in their mission of improving the lives of all affected by autism by promoting meaningful participation and self-determination for autistic individuals and their families. We work diligently to ensure we support and amplify the voices of autistic individuals within our organization and throughout our community. For autistic individuals in need we offer extensive financial support for our programs and membership.
Target demographics: for autistic people and their families, professionals, and the greater community at large.
Geographic areas served: Autism Society San Diego provides services and support in San Diego County
Programs: Autism Society San Diego serves as the voice and resource of the local autism community. The Society members include autistic individuals and their parents, relatives, friends, advocates, medical professionals and educators throughout San Diego County and beyond. Our Board of Directors has, throughout its extensive history, been comprised of a diverse mix of both autistic individuals and their family members as well as professional experts in the field of autism. Every Board Member regardless of background or position serve the Society on a volunteer basis. As an affiliate of the national organization, the Autism Society of America, we share in their mission of improving the lives of all affected by autism by promoting meaningful participation and self-determination for autistic individuals and their families. We work diligently to ensure we support and amplify the voices of autistic individuals within our organization and throughout our community. For autistic individuals in need we offer extensive financial support for our programs and membership. Our programs and outreach include: Support Groups Community Resources Camp I CAN Aquatic Programs Special Events Newsletters Grants