Invest in Independence
The Invest in Independence Scholarship enables adults with autism to participate in CA’s transformative Residential Program at little or no cost.
Autism is a lifelong journey. The costs associated with care and services, according to a recent study, are upwards of $1.4 million* over a lifespan. Receiving care and access to services and support to live independently shouldn’t be out of reach due to the inability to afford it.
This scholarship covers all expenses for room and board, intensive life skills services and coaching. Whether you donate $5 or $500, your support is critical to providing program accessibility to adults with autism, despite their economic circumstances.
Please donate, and share our fundraiser with at least 5 people.
Advocating for Future Change
Policymakers don’t always understand the issues impacting people with developmental disabilities and don’t have the time to do their own research. We build awareness among them through:
- Community and corporate organization and engagement
- Alliances with state and local governments and agencies
- Public-private partnerships
Enabling Change for Tomorrow
Service organization employees are often overwhelmed and may lack expertise in the latest evidence-based interventions. We equip our partners with the tools and capacity to serve by providing:
- Conferences and community events
- Professional development and continuing education
- Embedded coaching
- Shared Services
We're Reimagining Human Service Systems
Igniting potential in communities.
We do things differently. We work with people with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families to help them thrive. But we also focus on reimagining human services systems.
This systems change work often takes longer, but it can be transformational, and that’s why we’re here. Every day, we work toward a future where the most vulnerable Virginians of all ages can participate in every aspect of our community and realize their full potential. We categorize our work into three efforts:
Advocating for Future Change
Policymakers don’t always understand the issues impacting people with developmental disabilities and don’t have the time to do their own research. We build awareness among them through:
- Community and corporate organization and engagement
- Alliances with state and local governments and agencies
- Public-private partnerships
Enabling Change for Tomorrow
Service organization employees are often overwhelmed and may lack expertise in the latest evidence-based interventions. We equip our partners with the tools and capacity to serve by providing:
- Conferences and community events
- Professional development and continuing education
- Embedded coaching
- Shared Service Alliances
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