Programs

The Autism Society Greater Hudson Region runs programs for Autistic children, teens and adults throughout the Capital Region. Our offerings include:

SenseAble Programs

We offer SenseAble Programs in partnership with local businesses and organizations throughout the Greater Hudson Region. We adapt the experiences they provide to be more sensory-friendly, and therefore more accessible to people on the autism spectrum and their families. This expands on our mission to create opportunities for individuals affected by autism to live fuller lives.

Staff members from the Autism Society meet with businesses and organizations to recommend modifications unique to each experience offered. These typically include allowances to make the environment less overstimulating, and opportunities for attendees to freely express themselves. We also provide training for staff to recognize and assist the needs of individuals at the event. One of our expert staff members is onsite for each event to provide assistance.

We will have updates coming soon for our SenseAble Programs.

Contact us if you would like to work with us on creating your own sensory-friendly event! Here are some of our most successful events:

• SenseAble Swimming
  In partnership with local community pools, SenseAble Swimming offers a fun night for friends and family who need a sensory-friendly place to swim. The lifeguard and staff on site are trained by the Autism Society to be in tune with the unique needs of swimmers on the autism spectrum. Guests can enjoy swimming, board games, and other fun activities, and picnicking is encouraged.