In this section of the site, you’ll find information on community-related subjects such as promoting inclusion, recreation, safety, transportation, travel and more.
Inclusion, at its core, focuses on “enabling people with learning disabilities to do those ordinary things, make use of mainstream services and be fully included in the local community.” Inclusion also refers to the “delivering person-centered services, equality of access, support to use services and social inclusion.”
» learn moreEnjoying recreation activities in one’s community not only brings opportunities for relaxation, focused skill building, and fun, but it has an added impact of developing social skills and relationships. Learning that occurs in inclusive settings increases social interactions, and children with autism spectrum disorders can take the social skills that develop to other settings and use them.
» learn moreSafety—from being protected from abuse and being a victim of a crime to knowing where to go in an emergency—is important for all people. However, people on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities may have greater difficulties accessing information to protect themselves from abuse or discussing safety issues.
» learn moreUtilizing public transportation is definitely an option to consider when needing to get around. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may encounter specific challenges when doing this.
» learn moreTraveling – while an exciting and fun experience – can pose many frustrations for any trip-goer. An individual with an autism spectrum disorder or other intellectual or developmental disability can face additional challenges in this pursuit.
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