Autism Alliance Certifies Ipswich Shellfish Co. Inc. as Autism Welcoming Business
The Autism Alliance, a program of Advocates, recently announced that it has certified Ipswich Shellfish Co. Inc., one of the nation’s leading seafood processors and distributors, as an Autism Welcoming business.
Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Family Promise MetroWest took our first step toward becoming an even more inclusive organization by inviting the Autism Alliance of MetroWest to our Day Center to provide an “Autism Welcoming Business” training for our entire staff. Executive Co-Directors Allison Daigle and Pam McKillop offered an engaging and comprehensive training that they’d carefully customized for our shelter setting, and they left us with scores of ideas for making sure our space would be welcoming for these special kids. They also left us with a toolkit of supplies to share with families, designed to meet the unique needs of a child with autism.
COVID-19 and Advocates
As COVID-19, more commonly known as Coronavirus, continues to be a concern across our country and the world, we are taking these concerns very seriously and working diligently to prevent the spread of the virus at Advocates. Find the most recent updates here.
Autism Alliance Receives $12,000 Signature Grant from Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Framingham, MA (February 11, 2022) – The Autism Alliance, a program of Advocates, is pleased to announce it has received a $12,000 grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Autism Welcoming: From the Inside Out
For families of loved ones with autism, getting out in the community often comes with challenges and fear of judgement. Through the Autism Welcoming Initiative, Advocates and the Autism Alliance are partnering with local businesses to create a welcoming and accessible community in the MetroWest area and beyond.