My Nonprofit Reviews

As an Autism Specialist for a school system, I have found the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) to be an outstanding nonprofit organization. OAR provides a variety of well-written resources to students, teachers, self-advocates, families, and community members to help everyone learn more about autism and how to best support autistics so that they can live safe, fun, and fulfilled live. I have used these resources to help educate school staff and peers, so that my school system can be a more autism-friendly environment for my students. OAR has an outstanding newsletter that is always informative and includes narratives written by self-advocates, summaries of research initiatives, advice for professionals and family members, and links to helpful resources. Their stellar, well-managed fundraising efforts allow them to provide the newsletter and other resources free to the public. OAR also provides a free employment service, HIRE AUTISM, to help match people on the spectrum with meaningful employment, and to help employers be supportive and inclusive of those with autism.
The staff and scientific advisors understand that autism is part of the human condition and promote sound research that will help people on the autism spectrum live to the best of their potential.
OAR is an autism organization that has consistently promoted autism education and acceptance. I know I can always trust the data and resources provided by OAR and frequently refer my families, students, and colleagues to their website and materials.
I have also been a proud volunteer with OAR for more than 14 years, because I appreciate both their mission and the incredible body of work they have contributed to the autism community.
Last year, they invited some of my students to share their knowledge and expertise on self-determination in a webinar. This was a wonderful opportunity for this group of young self-advocates and just another reason why OAR is such a unique and amazing organization.

Caring about bats may not seem like the most important nonprofit cause, but when you start to learn about the tremendous benefits that bats provide to us, you will understand how important the Save Lucy Campaign really is. For example, the contributions to agriculture are incomparable (pollinating fruit trees, and pest control add up billions of savings to farmers and consumers every year). They also consume billiions of mosquitos, the animal most responsible for human deaths.


I began working with the Save Lucy Campaign almost two years ago. I help with community educational programs, such as tabling at "Air and Scare" at the Air and Space Museum, Bat Fest at a park, scout meetings, and a Green Schools conference. Members of the pubic (adults and children) are able to learn about the positive contributions of bats to humans and our ecosystem. We provide factual information in a fun, engagin way,to help dispel myths and fears regarding these amazing animals.
Since we are also in a crisis situation with bats being killed by White Nose Syndrome, we help educate people able that, as well.

In addition, I work once a week directly with bats as a care giver. The Save Lucy Campaign rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned bats, and helps them return to the wild. I was taught how to feed and care for the bats, and it is the highlight of my week!!

The director of Save Lucy Campaign, Leslie Sturges, is an incredible leader. She shares her passion and knowlege of bats with volunteers like myself, and is extremely hard working and organzied. I always know exactly what my responsiblities are. in addition, I feel valued and appreciated as a volunteer.

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