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Would you like to help AutismUp improve quality of life for those living with autism?
1 in 39 individuals is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and upwards of 10,000 are diagnosed locally. AutismUp supports more than 3,000 families to reach new heights in our efforts to raise autism awareness, advocate, educate, train, share information and provide innovative programs and services. We're dedicated to providing help today, and hope for tomorrow as children with autism grow into adulthood.
We can’t do it alone. We need your support. Opportunities to donate time, talent & treasure are plentiful and all donations to AutismUp remain local. We welcome the opportunity to talk about any way you'd like to support the autism community. Please contact Lisa Ponticello, Development Director.
Donate
AutismUp relies on the generosity and philanthropy of people like you to provide no-cost support services and to ensure custom autism programs remain affordable for 3,300 families we serve. Through your donation, you help us to succeed in our mission to improve quality of life for individuals with autism, and their families. We hope you will consider AutismUp in your charitable giving and offer many ways to give.
Manage Your Recurring Monthly Gift
Make a Stock Donation (stocks, bonds, mutual funds
In Kind Product or Service Donations
United Way Contributions (AutismUp is donor designation #2490)
To learn about Program and Special Event Sponsorships, Advertising Opportunities, Volunteer Opportunities or to set up a fundraiser for AutismUp, please contact us by email or phone at (585) 248-9011, specify your interest area and be sure to let us know how to reach you!
Volunteer
Volunteer in classes that develop social, sensory, recreation, fitness, and readiness skills in the Multi-Sensory Learning Environment of the Golisano Autism Center & elsewhere in the community. Apply here to be a program volunteer.
Our annual iCanBike camp takes place over five days from July 24-28, 2023 and teaches 40 people with autism and related disabilities to ride! Their success is due to the amazing spotters that help them along. 90-minute volunteer shifts are available each day. This is a life changing experience for riders and volunteers alike! Learn more here.
Special events include Gala, KiteFlite Parade & Festival, Paddle Tournament, Trunk or Treat, and other pop-up family events, mutual aid projects and fundraisers. Help with event preparation, auction item procurement, event day set-up, sales and more.
Community outreach and education are key to raising awareness and promoting opportunities for those with autism. We are always seeking Student, School, and Parent Ambassadors to represent and share information on behalf of AutismUp in the community.
Collaborate
Program Creation
Do you or your organization offer a complimentary service that aligns with the mission of AutismUp? We should talk! We love partnering and collaborating to provide classes and workshops that help lift families with autism up. Contact Craig Jones, cjones@autismup.org.
Full Life Academy Guest Instructor
Do you have a skill set, professional expertise, or knowledge you’d like to impart on our behalf? Individuals with autism have unique needs and require specialized programs and support. The costs associated with providing appropriate staffing, equipment and curriculum are high. Donating your professional services or sharing a special talent is appreciated and advances our mission — to support those living with autism by expanding and enhancing opportunities to improve quality of life. Contact Jeanne Ricigliano, jricigliano@autismup.org to learn more.
Are you a local business that would like to partner to develop opportunities for inclusion within your workplace and provide career exploration for adult students with autism in our Full Life Academy? We are seeking change-makers to help create opportunities for practical learning that leads to meaningful community engagement and potential employment in 2024 and beyond. Contact Jeanne Ricigliano, jricigliano@autismup.org to learn more.
Contact Us
50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620 | 585-248-9011 | contact@autismup.org
