Giving Back for the Holidays: End-Of-Year Gifts and Resources
With over 620,000 individuals assisted by our network every year, Autism Society is winding down our 2019 with a look back at all of those people, organizations, and partners who have helped us create opportunities and provide resources for our community–not only on how the gifts we’ve received have assisted us, but also gift guides, holiday resources, and how we are working to give back during the holiday giving season.
Whether you are in need of respite care and resources for how to navigate the holidays or are looking to donate to the Autism Society as we move into the next decade, we’ve compiled several resources from our affiliates and partners that we hope will be helpful for you!
Information and Resource Highlights:
- Autism Society’s Holiday Tip Sheet, full of helpful tips to lessen the stress of the holidays
- Christmas Tips from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute
- Bradley Hospital’s Guide to Holiday Prep
- TSA’s Travel Tips for the Holiday Season
- Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program, with assistance for your local area
- Catholic Charities Assistance for Needy Families during the holiday season
- Toys for Tots, who partners with local organizations to identify families in need of additional holiday help
Holiday Gift Guides
- Total Spectrum’s Holiday Gift Guide
- Autism Parenting Magazine’s Ultimate Guide of Gifts for an Autistic Child
- Artlifting, an art platform for disabled artists
- Aspire Accessories, with products made by autistic employees
- Brewhaus Dog Bones: Teaching transferrable job skills to student with disabilities
- Duke’s Delights, who employ individuals with autism
- Extraordinary Ventures: 8 sustainable business models including gifts like candles, lip balm and bath products
- Give Good, featuring chocolate, food products, and accessories
- Spectrum Designs: Tees and Promotional Apparel
- Ventures ATL: Bags empowering employment
Affiliate Highlights: Sensory Friendly Events
- Autism Society of Greater Akron, who features Wrap for A Cause, Adapted Polar Express and Caring Santa events in December
- Autism Society Inland Empire‘s 2019 Frozen Wonderland Party (featuring characters from Frozen, sing-alongs and Sensitive Santa)
- Autism Society of Alabama‘s Sensory Friendly Santa Event in collaboration with the local East Seals for greater reach and community impact
- Autism Society of San Diego, who is hosting its first annual Holiday Cheers Family Event
We encourage you to contact the Autism Society affiliate in your area, as our affiliates are often the most knowledgeable about local services. To find an affiliate in your area, click here.
The Autism Society’s National Contact Center staff are here to get you to the resources you need and to make this time a smooth, happy transition to a great year ahead! Our Information & Referral Specialists are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (Eastern Time) at 800-3-AUTISM (800-328-8476) or info@autism-society.org.
The Autism Society is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all affected by autism. $50 allows the Autism Society to provide an hour of support to our affiliate network to create localized education resources, support, and advocacy to individuals and families affected by autism. If you found this article helpful, please consider supporting our efforts through a donation, every bit helps. Donate here!
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