Building community, providing resources, and empowering individuals with Autism and their families – this is the mission that moves the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin forward.
The Autism Society SE WI serves over 8,000 people across nine counties every year, all through donations from the community. With Autism diagnoses rising to 1 in 36, according to the CDC, the organization’s mission is more critical than ever.
The Autism Society SE WI’s Reimagine Future Autism Support in Wisconsin campaign is seeking to raise $100,000 by the end of the year to fund programming. Donations will support initiatives like Bike Camp, a yearly five-day event where participants build confidence through learning to ride a bike independently.
Another is the SOAR Airport Rehearsal, a unique program collaboration with airlines that equips individuals with Autism and their families with tools to travel confidently.
“We want families to feel comfortable participating in community events,” says Rechelle Chaffee, executive director. “We work to ensure that the community, in turn, understands and embraces what Autism can look like.”
Next year, the Autism Society SE WI is hosting the first-of-its-kind spring break event and conference at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
“So many families with individuals on the Spectrum don’t travel during spring break because of the challenges,” says Chaffee. “So we are encouraging families to come join us for a small staycation at the Wilderness Resort where there’s going to be resources and support for education, as well as a lot of fun. We’re working with the Wilderness Resort to create the first ever sensory-modified resort event.”
Donations to the Autism Society SE WI bring these activities and many more to individuals on the Spectrum who may otherwise go without.
What We Do
- The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. The Autism Society SE WI has connected the nine counties in Southeastern Wisconsin with programs for individuals at every stage of their Autism journey, from early childhood to adults as well as families, caregivers and educators.
- The Autism Society SE WI aims to provide a “Spectrum Of Opportunity” to individuals and families affected by Autism through advocacy, education, information and referral, support groups and family and children’s programming. Programs include Bike Camp, First Stage Sensory-Friendly performances, STEAM Maker Camp for teens, LEGO Club, SuperStars, and New to Autism classes.
Where Your Money Goes
- Donations help the Autism Society SE WI remain the place those in the Autism community turn to for information and resources.
The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin
3720 N. 124th St., Suite O, Wauwatosa | 414-988-1260
assew.org
