named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
BOTS A.D.A.P.T.
Training program in schools to promote autism inclusion and build empathy among students
BOTS Community Space
Inclusive venue offering art, yoga, music, Zumba, Dungeons & Dragons, and Lego Club based on community input
BOTS Peace & Quiet Library Spaces
Partnership with public libraries to create inclusive sensory-friendly areas for neurodiverse patrons
BOTS Sensory Gym
Recreational space with swings, slides, fitness equipment, and sensory rooms for neurodiverse children, teens, and adults
BOTS Trading Cards
Community engagement initiative using trading cards to foster connection among neurodivergent youth
BOTSmobile
Mobile sensory unit providing on-site support at events for neurodivergent individuals experiencing overstimulation
Blue Envelope Program
Initiative supporting neurodivergent drivers with resources and community connections
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 2 activities
- Community outreach and engagement for neurodiverse familiesEmploys a Community Outreach Coordinator to support engagement with neurodiverse individuals and their families, partners with public libraries to establish sensory-friendly "Peace & Quiet" spaces, and donates children's books titled "Amelia’s Adventure" to local schools to promote social-emotional learning.
- Mobile sensory support and community engagement initiativesDeploys a sensory-safe mobile unit called the BOTSmobile to support neurodivergent individuals at public events and launched the BOTS Trading Cards program to promote connection and community engagement among neurodivergent youth.
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
- Operating a sensory gym and community space for neurodiverse individualsOperates a permanent indoor sensory gym and community space in Colonie, NY featuring swings, slides, monkey bars, a mini-rock wall, air hockey, corn hole, and a calming sensory room; offers scheduled open play hours Monday through Sunday, including dedicated toddler time during specific weekend hours. Requires parental or guardian accompaniment at all times.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Providing social, recreational, and lifestyle programs for neurodiverse and neurotypical individualsOffers structured social, recreational, and lifestyle activities for children, teens, and adults of all ages and abilities, including Art, Yoga, Music, Zumba, and Life Skills programs, with targeted support for neurodiverse individuals in the Capital Region of NY.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting birthday parties and field trips at the sensory gymHosts birthday parties and field trips at the sensory gym, offering 60 minutes of play for up to 10 guests, 45 minutes of private party room access, 30 minutes for room set-up, and one party coordinator for assistance; provides fidget-filled goody bags for celebrants including a free return visit, and charges $14 per additional participant beyond the initial count.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$468K
Contributions & grants$251K54%
Program service revenue$212K45%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$21
expenses
Total expenses$254K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$638K
Cash$492K
Investments$0
Liabilities$104K
Net assets$535K
Liquid reserves23.3 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +36.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Audi | CEO | 32 | $39K |
board members · 5
- Erin Hoffman — President
- Humera Syeda MD — Director
- Jeff Yule — Secretary
- Laura Staff MD — Treasurer
- Namita Modasra — Director
relationships · 66
Who they work with
- AIM Services Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- ARC of Rensselaer County Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- ARC of Warren, Washington and Albany Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Albany County Department of Recreation Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Albany Rock Project Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Anderson Center for Autism Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Ben Morris Family Partner — Individual donor contributing $250 or more in support of Bring On The Spectrum's work.
- Best Buddies Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Bus Stop Club Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- CBS 6 Albany Partner — Media partner covering multiple Bring on the Spectrum initiatives including the BOTSmobile and sensory gym openings.
- CDTA Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Capital Region Aquatic Center Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Carole Hoffman Partner — Individual donor contributing $250 or more in support of Bring On The Spectrum's work.
- Castleton Library Partner — Public library partner that collaborated to open an inclusive sensory space for neurodivergent visitors.
- Catholic Charities Disability Services Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Center for Autism & Related Disabilities Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Center for Disability Services Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Cohoes Connect Center Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Columbia High School Partner — School partner hosting BOTS A.D.A.P.T. inclusivity training with student clubs and athletic teams.
- Crossroads Center for Children Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Dolph Family Partner — Individual donor(s) contributing $250 or more in support of Bring On The Spectrum's work.
- Ed & Dan McMullen Partner — Individual donor(s) contributing $250 or more in support of Bring On The Spectrum's work.
- Erin & Tom Hoffman, Jr. Partner — Individual donor(s) contributing $250 or more in support of Bring On The Spectrum's work.
- Gigi’s Playhouse (NYC) Down Syndrome Achievement Center Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Girl Scouts of NENY Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
- Golden Grain Pizza Partner — Partners with Golden Grain Pizza to offer savings to party hosts who place orders with them.
- Hands and Voices of New York Partner — Collaborative partner in the community
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Programming and Governancemethodology: community_driven_planningBy involving neurodiverse individuals and field professionals in planning and governance, the organization ensures programs reflect authentic needs and lived experience, because participatory design increases relevance, dignity, and program effectiveness.
- Creative Engagement for Social Connection and Self-Advocacymethodology: creative_engagement_for_neurodivergent_youthBy using creative tools such as trading cards and storybooks, the organization fosters social connection and builds self-advocacy skills among neurodivergent youth, because narrative and symbolic play enable identity expression and peer interaction in accessible formats.
- Sensory-Inclusive Environments for Neurodivergent Inclusionmethodology: sensory_inclusive_designBy designing low-stimulation, sensory-based spaces such as sensory gyms and mobile units (BOTSmobile), the organization promotes emotional regulation, focus, and community inclusion for neurodivergent individuals, because controlled sensory input reduces overwhelm and supports engagement.