who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 6
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Providing therapy and special education services for children with autism or developmental delays JEFF & RACHEL BLAU FOUNDATIONdirect serviceOffers occupational therapy and special education services to children on the autism spectrum or with developmental delays, along with financial support to disadvantaged families.
- Celebrate Rajasthan Mahotsav of Colors with cultural performances and drought relief awareness RAJASTHAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICAdirect serviceOrganizes an annual cultural festival featuring performances by youth to celebrate Rajasthani heritage and raise awareness about drought relief. The event serves as a platform for community engagement around environmental challenges facing Rajasthan.
- Provide artificial limbs and support services for people with disabilities RAJASTHAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICAdirect serviceDistributes artificial limbs to individuals with physical disabilities and offers support programs for mentally challenged children, focusing on improving quality of life and access to care.
- Facilitates access to assistive technology for autistic children HOPE FOR MICHAEL INCdirect serviceAssists families, particularly in the New York Lower Hudson Valley region, in evaluating and obtaining assistive technology devices for autistic children.
- Maintains autism-specific resources and community event calendar HOPE FOR MICHAEL INCdirect serviceProvides a curated resource list and publishes a calendar of events tailored to the autism community to support engagement and access to services.
- Operates application and intake system for family assistance programs HOPE FOR MICHAEL INCdirect serviceManages an application process for families seeking support through its autism relief programs to determine eligibility and distribute aid.
- Provides advocacy and therapy navigation support for autism families HOPE FOR MICHAEL INCdirect serviceOffers advocacy services and helps families locate therapists who accept medical insurance, along with general therapy and service navigation support.
- Provides emergency financial assistance and relief programs for families affected by autism HOPE FOR MICHAEL INCdirect serviceOffers emergency financial assistance and operates the Hope for Michael Autism Relief Fund to support individuals and families impacted by autism, including help with obtaining services and therapies.
- Provides parent mentoring and support groups for families of autistic children HOPE FOR MICHAEL INCdirect serviceOffers one-to-one parent mentoring, operates a parent mentoring hotline, and organizes support group meetings and workshops for parents of autistic children to provide emotional and practical support.
- Provides safety information for children with autism HOPE FOR MICHAEL INCdirect serviceOffers guidance and educational materials on safety measures to help families protect children with autism.
- Providing holistic health and wellness services for individuals with autism and developmental disorders POP EARTH CORPORATIONdirect serviceOffers low-cost or no-cost holistic health and wellness services tailored to individuals with autism and developmental disorders.
- Funding grants for individuals with autism, families, and service providers AUTISM DIRECTORY SERVICES INCgrantmakingProvides grants to individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and organizations in the Hudson Valley, offering partial funding based on available resources and reviewing applications monthly to support access to programs, services, and quality-of-life improvements.
- Operating community programs to promote personal growth and independence for autistic individuals AUTISM DIRECTORY SERVICES INCdirect serviceRuns community-based programs that support personal development and independence for autistic individuals, such as the Moving Fitness Program and other initiatives that enable participants to achieve milestones like earning a black belt in karate.
- Organizing annual fundraising and awareness events AUTISM DIRECTORY SERVICES INCdirect serviceHosts recurring public events such as the annual Hudson Valley Walk for Autism and July fundraising campaigns with local pizza and ice cream businesses, which raise funds and increase visibility for autism support services.
- Providing financial, informational, and emotional support to individuals with autism and families AUTISM DIRECTORY SERVICES INCdirect serviceOffers direct support services including financial, informational, and emotional assistance to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families, helping them navigate challenges and access resources.
- Delivering autism treatment using applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other therapies SAINT PAULS AUTISM RESEARCH & TRAINING ACADEMY INCdirect serviceProvides interventions using applied behavior analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based therapies to young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering high-quality, up-to-date treatment at no cost to families.