AUTISM SOCIETY INLAND EMPIRE INC
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Mission Statement
We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
About This Cause
The Autism Society Inland Empire has served the community since 1986 when a divorced mom with a newly diagnosed son, Leah Devulder, was desperately searching for help and resources. Autism was considered rare – it was thought to occur in 1 in 10,000 children, computers were not in homes, and medical and educational professionals had no or minimal training about autism. After searching for months, she found what would become the Autism Society of America hosting a conference in Long Beach. After attending, she was determined to start a local chapter. She slowly found 8 other parents and her dog Candy, because you had to have at least 10 people in the area to start a chapter. Her tenacity and perseverance paved the way for thousands of families to receive the help they so desperately needed. Today, we know autism is not rare - 1 in 19 children in California are being diagnosed. The organization works to create a world where individuals and families living with autism can maximize their quality of life, are treated with the highest level of dignity, and live in a society in which their talents and skills are appreciated and valued. We provide education, training, outreach to the community, support, information & referral, family events, groups, and events for teens and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as advocating for the needs of our autism community.