Community Impact
In 2022, our staff and volunteers helped 3,500 people find Autism resources, information and support for children, teens and adults throughout the state of Oregon. This represents a 50% increase compared to 2021. Our ability to make this incredible impact is thanks to generous donations from supporters like you. Learn more about the programs you have supported below, and how your next donation will make a difference for Autistic Oregonians.
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Take a Break
Our most popular program! Your support allowed 362 parents state-wide to relax and recharge in 2022 so they can be better caregivers. Thanks to our generous supporters, there is no waitlist for this program.
Take a Breather
A program for Autistic individuals (ages 16+) that provides $100 for a “breather” to relax and recharge. ASO fulfilled requests from 103 people in 2022.
Community Inclusion Events
Our Community events returned in person in 2022 with Egg Hunts, Halloween and Harvest parties, and “Autism Friendly” Santa events around the state. Our “Meet the First Responders” community event also returned for non-crisis interactions.
Webinars
ASO hosted 36 webinars and workshops reaching over 1,000 people. Our monthly webinar provides an overview of Autism resources in Oregon for children and adults, with Spanish interpretation. Other programs included Home Schooling Help, HERO Kids, First Responder Training, IEPs, Community Listening Sessions & more.
Portland Airport
2022 saw the return of “Sky’s the Limit”, our mock travel opportunity at PDX, as well as the release of the updated Visual Resource Guide to PDX. The Sunflower Lanyard Program and the Sensory Room at PDX continue to help travelers needing extra support.
Autism Walks
2022 was a special year with our 20th Anniversary Autism Walk in Portland. We also hosted the Color the Blues Walk in LaGrande, Color the Coast in Astoria, and our newest Walk: Color the Coast for Autism Acceptance in Florence. 2023 will feature our 1st Annual Color the Valley Autism Walk in Salem on Sunday, May 21st. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors & volunteers for making these community walks possible.
Support and Social Groups
To help members of our community connect, ASO offers 11 separate groups for all ages state-wide, in person and online. Over 1,600 people attended our Support and Social Groups in 2022.
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SSI Support
New in 2022, we helped community members fill out SSI and DD Services application forms – for both children and adults. We cannot guarantee approval, but we do make the application process easier and more transparent.
Holiday Gift Cards
ASO provided $100 gift cards to over 100 Autistic individuals and their families to make the holidays brighter for those in need.
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