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Would you like to help improve quality of life for individuals with autism?
With 1 in 36 individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, AutismUp is here to empower and support over 3,700 families on their journey. Through raising autism awareness, advocating, educating, training, sharing resources, and providing innovative programs, we’re committed to offering help today and hope for tomorrow as children with autism grow into adulthood.
But we can’t do it alone—we need your support. There are many ways to contribute your time, talent, and treasure, and all donations to AutismUp remain local, directly benefiting the autism community. We’d love to explore how you’d like to make a difference. Please contact Lisa Ponticello, Chief Marketing and Development Officer, to discuss how you can get involved.
Donate
AutismUp relies on the generosity of people like you to provide no-cost support services and to ensure custom autism programs remain affordable for the thousands of families we serve. Your donation helps us on our mission to improve quality of life for individuals with autism, and their families. We hope you will consider AutismUp in your charitable giving.
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 Event Sponsorships, Advertising, Volunteer Opportunities, or to set up a fundraiser on behalf of AutismUp, 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 at the Golisano Autism Center, & elsewhere in the community where we run programs. If interested, please reach out to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@autismup.org or (585)-248-9011.
iCanBike camp takes place over five days each summer 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, The Autism Open, 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. Contact us to volunteer for a fundraiser or other special event.
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 us.
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.
Business Advisory Council
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 2025 and beyond. Contact Jeanne Ricigliano, jricigliano@autismup.org.
Contact Us
50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620 | 585-248-9011 | contact@autismup.org
