| Jack's Place is a newly formed
501(3)c created by parents who have had first hand
experience with the difficulty of accessing resources and information
on Autism. Recognizing the importance of early diagnosis, daily
care assistance and the eventual need for long term care, Jack's
Place intends to provide families who are effected by Autism
services for persons at any age with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) through a comprehensive menu of supportive, educational
and referral services.
It will be a "one-stop shopping" facility for families
to access either services or referrals to the wide range of
needs autistic families have. Education and awareness in the
community will also be a focus to integrate autistic persons
and families into the community. Satellite offices will assist
to integrate Autistic groups and the services they provide
to better service and support families and individuals with
ASD.
By bringing existing community supports together Jack's Place
will create a community for persons and families affected
by ASD and will use this strength to advocate for additional
support on the local, state, and national level. This extended
community will find it's home on Jack's Place's campus environment
which will house the above services, other services deemed
necessary as time evolves, and residential services which
will include respite care and long term living. Collectively,
Jack's Place will institute a community for individuals and
their families that have been affected by ASD, and will help
to change the general community by raising awareness, support
and providing integration of ASD individuals to everyday life.
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