Group Overview
- Website:
- http://www.autism-society.org
- Description:
- Our Mission:
Improving the lives of all affected by autism
Our Vision:
Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire
autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support. The ASA is
committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life
for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ASA accomplishes its
ongoing mission through close collaboration with a successful network of chapters,
members and supporters.
Our Guiding Principles
* ASA’s efforts are focused on meaningful participation and self-determination
in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
* ASA promotes individual, parental and guardian choice to assure that people on
the autism spectrum are treated with dignity and respect.
* ASA proactively informs, influences, guides and develops public policy at the
federal, state and local level, including setting agendas for policy makers and
legislators, for the benefit of the autism community.
* ASA is the respected voice of the autism community and the primary source for
information by providing timely, frequent, relevant and professional communications.
* ASA works to ensure that every chapter is a successful chapter, sustained by a
collaborative relationship between the national office and chapters to realize mutual
benefit and to protect the interests of both.
* ASA advocates for multi-disciplined approaches to autism research focused on
improving the quality of life for individuals across the autism spectrum and their
families.
* ASA works to ensure financial self-sufficiency and growth for all ASA operating
units and integrated operations across all levels of ASA.
Our Strategic Plan
In June 2006 the Autism Society of America began a strategic planning process to
chart a course for the organization's future.
A Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) was appointed in February by the Board of
Directors. The committee is tasked with ensuring that the strategic program
investments, goals, and activities are aligned with and support:
1. the needs of the autism community
2. our mission
3. the attainment of our long-term strategic vision
"There is no more critical work for any board than engaging in strategic planning.
With this in mind, the ASA Board of Directors will commit the time, energy, and
resources to putting together a visionary plan that will embrace the needs of the
entire autism community and ensure that ASA is front and center in promoting a better
future for all those affected by autism." -Cathy Pratt, ASA Board Chair
Latest Discussion Comments
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My Calendar
Upcoming Events
- Meeting of Parents, North California May 17, 2007
- Let's Talk:Child Progression August 29, 2007
- Meeting of Parents, South California September 6, 2007
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