Autism New Jersey is involved in many public awareness projects, including those that connect New Jersey's autism community to media, collaborate with Jersey's religious and faith-based organizations, focus on disability and employment issues, foster outreach to New Jersey's Hispanic community, and involve youth in autism awareness initiatives.
Untapped Potential: NJ Adults on the Autism Spectrum
Autism New Jersey recently produced an award-winning, three-part DVD series focusing on the residential, employment and services and resources needs of NJ adults with autism. Click here to view.
Media Specialist Initiative
If you are a parent of a child with autism, or a professional working with individuals affected by autism, and willing to be added to Autism New Jersey's directory of media resources, click here to request an application form.
Autism and Faith Task Force
A collaboration with the Coalition for Inclusive Ministries and the Boggs Center, the Task Force was created to meet the specific needs of individuals with autism within their respective congregations. The Task Force aims to develop a resource guide for congregations with strategies and success stories about successful inclusive congregations, as well as information about autism for clergy, religious educators, and congregations.
Hispanic Outreach Initiative
If you are a Spanish-speaking family affected by autism, or a reporter working on behalf of Hispanic media, click here to learn how to partner with Autism New Jersey to provide minority populations with information about Autism New Jersey and autism.
Autism Awareness Ambassador Program
Autism New Jersey's "Autism Awareness Ambassador Program" helps individuals concerned about autism to raise awareness in their neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and local communities during April, "National Autism Awareness Month." Click here to learn more about the program.