New grant recipients announced
Service providers in 32 states plus the US Virgin Islands to receive grants
April 30, 2019
Autism Speaks funds programs that provide people with autism with social and educational experiences. Through the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program, we fund activities across the country in our chapters and regional markets. In addition, the bi-annual Norma and Malcolm Baker Recreation Program grants identify and support innovative community programs for people with autism of all ages.
In January, we invited service providers to apply for our winter grant cycle. We received an overwhelming response and invited volunteers across the country to help us review applications. Programs will serve an estimated 40,000 people with autism across the lifespan in the categories of Education/Training; Animal Therapy; Arts/Culture; Health/Fitness; Social Skills; Summer Camp Scholarships; Supportive Technology/Sensory Equipment; Swimming and Water Safety; and Young Adult/Adult Services.
It is an honor to include the organizations below as grant recipients. We truly appreciate their dedication and partnership with us to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow, and we look forward to following their work in the months ahead.
Learn more about our grantmaking.
Autism Speaks 2019 Winter Grant Recipients
| Compass Academy | Conway | AR | |
| Rogers Public School / Northside Elementary | Rogers | AR | |
| Hoofbeats with Heart | Higley | AZ | |
| Scottsdale Training & Rehabilitation Services (STARS) | Scottsdale | AZ | |
| ACEing Autism | Los Angeles | CA | |
| Avid Behavioral Day Program | Escondido | CA | |
| Etta Israel Center | Los Angeles | CA | |
| Foothill Autism Alliance, Inc. | Glendale | CA | |
| Golden Heart Ranch | Hermosa Beach | CA | |
| Pacific Autism Center for Education | Santa Clara | CA | |
| Professional Child Development Associates | Pasadena | CA | |
| Resource for Education, Advocacy, Communication and Housing | Santa Fe Springs | CA | |
| T.H.E. Center, Inc. | Hemet | CA | |
| Team Prime Time | Los Angeles | CA | |
| The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders | Santa Ana | CA | |
| The Help Group's Summit View School | Sherman Oaks | CA | |
| United States Adaptive Recreation Center | Big Bear Lake | CA | |
| Unscripted Learning | San Diego | CA | |
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | |
| Brainy Camps Association | Washington | DC | |
| American Disabilities Foundation | Boca Raton | FL | |
| Bit-by-Bit Medical Therapeutic Riding Center | Davie | FL | |
| Carpe Diem Academy | Miami | FL | |
| Central Florida Dreamplex | Clermont | FL | |
| Deliver the Dream, Inc. | Ft. Lauderdale | FL | |
| Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman JFS of Broward County Inc. | Plantation | FL | |
| Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc. | Boca Raton | FL | |
| Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities | Boca Raton | FL | |
| Forbes Behavioral Services | Mount Dora | FL | |
| Horses That Help | West Palm Beach | FL | |
| JAFCO Children's Ability Center | Sunrise | FL | |
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation | Fort Myers | FL | |
| Miami Children's Health System Foundation | Miami | FL | |
| Miami Children's Museum | Miami | FL | |
| Nova Southeastern University-Baudhuin Preschool | Davie | FL | |
| Pine Castle | Jacksonville | FL | |
| Quest Swims | Orlando | FL | |
| Seminole County Public Schools | Sanford | FL | |
| South Florida Autism Center, Inc. | Hialeah | FL | |
| South Florida Science Center and Aquarium | West Palm Beach | FL | |
| The Chase Academy | Deltona | FL | |
| U Can Ride Therapeutic Sessions | Pompano Beach | FL | |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Vero Beach | FL | |
| Extra Special People | Watkinsville | GA | |
| Frazer Center | Atlanta | GA | |
| McKenna Farms Therapy Services | Dallas | GA | |
| MDE School of East Cobb | Marietta | GA | |
| Squirrel Hollow Camp | Fairburn | GA | |
| Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago | IL | |
| Lake View YMCA | Chicago | IL | |
| Little City Foundation | Palatine | IL | |
| Main Stay Therapeutic Farm | Richmond | IL | |
| McCormick YMCA | Chicago | IL | |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Utica | IL | |
| St. Coletta's of Illinois | Tinley Park | IL | |
| The Community House/Charlie's Hift | Hinsdale | IL | |
| Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp | Manhattan | KS | |
| Integrated Behavioral Technologies, Inc | Basehor | KS | |
| Lakemary Center | Paola | KS | |
| The Point Arc of Northern Kentucky | Covington | KY | |
| Boston Higashi School | Randolph | MA | |
| Crossroads School | Natick | MA | |
| Judge Baker Children's Center | Boston | MA | |
| Reading Burbank YMCA | Reading | MA | |
| Roman Music Therapy Services | Wakefield | MA | |
| Bay Community Support Services | Hollywood | MD | |
| Make Studio | Baltimore | MD | |
| Pathfinders for Autism | Baltimore | MD | |
| RISE for Autism | Millersville | MD | |
| Talisman Therapeutic Riding | Grasonville | MD | |
| Child and Family Services of NW Michigan | Traverse City | MI | |
| Training and Treatment Innovations, Inc. | Oxford | MI | |
| All Abilities Athletics | Washington | MO | |
| Lafayette Industries, Inc. | Manchester | MO | |
| Parents as Teachers National Center | St. Louis | MO | |
| Pond Elementary | Wildwood | MO | |
| Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders | Blue Springs | MO | |
| Saint Louis University | St. Louis | MO | |
| St. Louis Arc | St. Louis | MO | |
| Discovery Place, Inc. | Charlotte | NC | |
| YMCA of the Triangle | Raleigh | NC | |
| Madonna School | Omaha | NE | |
| Laura Mahoney Autism & Epilepsy Foundation | Madison | NH | |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County | Jersey City | NJ | |
| PaperMill Playhouse | Millburn | NJ | |
| Spectrum360 | Verona | NJ | |
| West Bergen Mental Healthcare | Ridgewood | NJ | |
| Young Audiences NJ & Eastern PA | Princeton | NJ | |
| Loving Thunder Therapeutic Riding | Rio Rancho | NM | |
| City Of Henderson | Henderson | NV | |
| Second Start Learning Disabilities Programs | Reno | NV | |
| Adaptive Sports Foundation | Windham | NY | |
| Developmental Disabilities Institute | Smithtown | NY | |
| Heritage Christian Services | Rochester | NY | |
| Life's WORC, Inc. | Garden City | NY | |
| Lifetime Assistance | Rochester | NY | |
| Nassau County Museum of Art | Roslyn Harbor | NY | |
| Nassau Suffolk Services for the Autistic, Inc. | Commack | NY | |
| New Alternatives for Children | New York | NY | |
| Nicholas Center for Autism | Port Washington | NY | |
| QSAC, Inc. | New York | NY | |
| The Spirit of Huntington, Inc. | Huntington Station | NY | |
| Achievement Centers for Children | Highland Hills | OH | |
| Autism Ability Advocates | Berlin Center | OH | |
| Friends of Medina County District Library | Medina | OH | |
| Friends of the Grafton-Midview Public Library | Grafton | OH | |
| Game On | Chagrin Falls | OH | |
| Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism | Toledo | OH | |
| Hearts for Music | Mantua | OH | |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | Columbus | OH | |
| Recreation Unlimited | Ashley | OH | |
| The Musical Theater Project | Lakewood | OH | |
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | |
| CLASS Tulsa | Tulsa | OK | |
| The Chickasaw Nation | Ada | OK | |
| Carnegie Science Center | Pittsburgh | PA | |
| Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority | St. College | PA | |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia | PA | |
| North Allegheny Foundation | Pittsburgh | PA | |
| Special Equestrians | Warrington | PA | |
| WellSpan Health | York | PA | |
| Family Service of Rhode Island, Inc. | Providence | RI | |
| Meeting Street | Providence | RI | |
| Trinity Repertory Company | Providence | RI | |
| Hugs for Horses Therapeutic Riding Program | Georgetown | SC | |
| Island Therapy Solutions | Christiansted, Frederiksted | St. Croix | |
| Kids Like Us Community Learning Center | Watauga | TN | |
| ARC of Greater Houston | Houston | TX | |
| Camp Summit | Dallas | TX | |
| Children's Center ECI of Lakes Regional Community Center | Dallas | TX | |
| Discover Fitness | Houston | TX | |
| Elijah's Retreat | Jacksonville | TX | |
| Hope Center | Fort Worth | TX | |
| Texas Rowing for All | Austin | TX | |
| Turn Center | Amarillo | TX | |
| YMCA of Austin | Austin | TX | |
| Young Audiences of Houston | Houston | TX | |
| Bridle Paths | Leesburg | VA | |
| The Virginia Tech Autism Clinic and Center for Autism Research | Blacksburg | VA | |
| Norfolk | VA | |
| Friends of Stowe Adaptive Sports | Hyde Park | VT | |
| Green Mountain Support Services | Morrisville | VT | |
| Rutland Mental Health | Rutland | VT | |
| Discovery World | Milwaukee | WI | |
| First Stage | Milwaukee | WI | |
| Gracie's Place | Woodruff | WI | |
| Greater Green Bay YMCA | Green Bay | WI | |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee | WI | |
| Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District | Huntington | WV |
