Programs & Support

The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region provides a variety of programs and services to support children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

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Information & Referral

Navigating the journey with autism can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Information & Referral services are designed to support families, individuals, and professionals in accessing the knowledge and resources they need to thrive.

At the Autism Society, we specialize in connecting you with the right programs, professionals, and services tailored to your unique circumstances. Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance after a recent autism diagnosis, a professional searching for resources, or an individual looking to build connections in a new community, we’re here to help.

Information and Referral/Assistance (I&R/A) is “the art, science, and practice of bringing people and services together” (Inform USA), we pride ourselves on being experts in the diverse resources available throughout our community. As one of the first points of contact for many families and individuals, we offer compassionate guidance and actionable solutions to empower you on your journey.

Let us help you find the tools and opportunities to live your life to the fullest. Reach out to us today to learn more about our services and how we can support you.

We provide Information and Referral Services in the following ways:

• By Phone: Call 833-692-7447
• Email: [email protected]
• In-Person (by appointment only): We are a hybrid organization but have meeting space in Schenectady at 430 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor (Urban Co-Works)
• Newsletter: Sign up today

Outreach & Awareness

The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region has a strong commitment to promoting autism awareness and acceptance. You will find us out in our community sharing stories of the people and families we support, and the challenges and joys of having autism and loving someone with autism.  We also raise awareness online through our website, newsletter, and social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest

Check out our social media pages or our events page to see some of our outreach events.

Advocacy

The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region is frequently involved in advocacy campaigns, to ensure government support and protection for individuals with disabilities. We can also provide individual advocacy when needed.

Some of the recent campaigns we’ve supported include:

• Be Fair to Direct Care – a campaign to ensure a livable wage for direct care workers, who serve some of New York State’s most vulnerable citizens. Many of these employees are paid through Medicaid, so it is critical that the state budget supports their jobs. In Spring 2017, the efforts proved successful, and an increase in funding was confirmed in the state budget.
• Ignite 4 Autism – a campaign to protect Medicaid funding, which covers millions of Americans with disabilities, in national health care legislation.
• Eastern New York Developmental Disability Advocates (ENYDDA) – an independent, all-volunteer organization comprised of Capital Region parents, family members, and friends of disabled individuals. ENYDDA parents, families and friends advocate for our disabled family members, educating policymakers and the public on matters impacting the developmentally disabled, in order to enhance their lives and better protect their health, safety, and well-being.

We have a Policy Committee that works on issues affecting New York State law, legislation and policies. Please contact our Executive Director, Tracy Schober, if you would like to get involved.