Our mission is to advocate for and provide supports and services to people diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to their families.
The ALEC Program trains First Responders (Fire, Police and EMS personnel) on autism spectrum disorders and the best practices when involved in a crisis situation with someone diagnosed with autism. The ALEC Program has been in existence since 2003, and the trainers are First Responders who have a loved one diagnosed with autism. First Responders hear from a colleague who has the professional knowledge of the field, as well as the personal experience of having a loved one diagnosed with autism.
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The Family Autism Center at The Arc of South Norfolk provides supports and services to people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and their families. We provide respite care, specialized recreational programming, training for family members and provide information and referral sources to families looking for assistance. Autism impacts 1 in every 68 children- we have seen an increase of 100 additional people requesting our services in the last 12 months alone- we serve 652 people currently
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Being active within the community is not always easy for people with Autism. With funds for this project, we will create opportunities for children and adults diagnosed with Autism to access social and recreational activities within their own community through healthy and active activities that promote a healthy lifestyle and a general sense of well-being. Activities include, but are not limited to: hiking at local/state parks, bowling groups, the creation of kickball/softball leagues, cycling
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