Friends of Autistic People
What happens when your child turns 21?
This question may arise sooner than you realize. And you may be surprised to find out that the state's progress in creating supportive services, especially for higher functioning individuals, moves much too slowly. But the fact remains that 60 percent of adults with autism will need care throughout their lives. Where will your child live? Will jobs be available to him? Will she continue to receive life skills training from qualified caregivers? Will she be safe?
who we are: Fap is a parents support group. dedicated to raising awareness of services and supported living arrangements needed for the entire spectrum of adults with autism through developing and implementing educational programs. Our commitment is to focus on the power of education and advocacy in helping to bring about the future legislative environment where our adult children with autism will have the assurance that their vital support neccessary to have a future with a quality of life will be there for them after age 21. This would be a life which would allow them to make choices, live as independently as possible, have access to all aspects of the community, hold jobs and become participating members of their communities. Currently we have a 2500 plus membership of parents, professionals, supporters, and members with autism.
What does fap do NOW to assure that autism services after age 21 will become reality?
- we advocate to government representatives to create a legislative environment in support of autistic adults.
- we educate the public as well as private businesses regarding the needs and talents with autism through the engagement of expert speakers, legislative forums, resource materials, meida programs and benefit events.
- we present lectures, workshops and email alerts to keep parents and professionals informed of what is happening in the autism community
- we worked with the state of connecticut to open the first autism focused group home in fairfield county. our goal is to have the home serve as a model for replication throughout the state
- this shortened list is in process of being reworked
If these questions are important to you and your family, we encourage you to join us. The larger our numbers, the more powerful our message will be to legislators.
To join, simply call us at 203-661-8510 or send an email to bridaranyi@aol.com and we'll be happy to sign you up. For more information about our mission and the benefits of becoming a member, please browse through the rest of this site.
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