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THE FAMILY RESOURCE HUB

A place to start.
A village to lean on.

Resources for autism and neurodiversity families.
Explore communication tools, everyday essentials, advocacy, and community from Auesomely You and independent providers.

Georgia connections + resources families can explore nationwide

KNOW WHO PROVIDES THE SUPPORT

One clear place to start.

Auesomely You Cares

Our nonprofit’s communication resources, free Caregiver Support Circle, assistance applications, and Cares events. Direct assistance has program-specific requirements.

Explore our free resources

Related Auesomely You brands

Auesomely You advocacy offers paid services. Sisterhood is a separate paid community ($20/month). Auesomely You Magazine offers a free digital magazine; print and other offers may cost extra. Their providers handle their own purchases, membership, and services.

Independent organizations

Outside listings link directly to their providers. Each controls eligibility, availability, pricing, and applications. A listing is not a partnership, endorsement, or award of assistance.

Browse the national directory

WHAT DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED?

Find your next connection.

Browse free resources and paid options. Every listing takes you directly to the organization or brand.

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49 resources to explore

AAC apps

Free

Phones & tablets

Weave Chat AAC

A customizable picture-and-word AAC app for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire devices. The provider offers download links and support.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People exploring AAC and their communication partners
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Get the app (opens in a new tab)

Free

Phones & tablets

nanoGOAT AAC

A customizable talker with personal photos, words, phrases, and offline use. Designed with young children in mind; visit the provider for device download options.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People exploring AAC and their communication partners
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Explore nanoGOAT (opens in a new tab)

Free

Web / multiple devices

Cboard

An open-source communication board using pictures and text-to-speech. Runs in modern browsers on computers, phones, and tablets.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People exploring AAC and their communication partners
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Explore Cboard (opens in a new tab)

iPhone & iPad

Proloquo2Go · AssistiveWare

A symbol-based AAC app with customizable vocabulary. Explore features, compatibility, and current purchase options directly with AssistiveWare.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People exploring AAC and their communication partners
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Explore the app (opens in a new tab)

Grants & resource applications

Grant · eligibility applies

United States

National Autism Association · iPad AAC assistance

Explore the iPad application within NAA’s Give A Voice program for nonspeaking or unreliably speaking autistic people with financial need. Funding is limited and approval is not guaranteed.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Nonspeaking or unreliably speaking autistic people with financial need
Eligibility & availability
Limited funding; application review and program criteria apply.
How to get started
Choose the iPad application on the provider page and review its requirements.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Find the iPad application (opens in a new tab)

Resource request · availability applies

Georgia based · ask about your location

Auesomely You Cares · Apply for resources

Request communication resources through our existing application form. Share what you need so our team can review the request against current program resources.

Provided by Auesomely You Cares

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Nonspeaking and minimally speaking autistic, neurodivergent, or disabled people, families, and caregivers
Eligibility & availability
Support depends on the specific opportunity, eligibility, service area, and available resources. An application does not guarantee a device or funding.
How to get started
Open our application, review its requirements, and submit your request. Contact our team if you have access questions.

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Apply for resources (opens in a new tab)

Grant · eligibility applies

United States

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation · Medical grants

Medical grants for eligible children whose commercial health insurance does not fully cover qualifying health-related expenses. Review covered services and exclusions before applying.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Eligible children age 16 or younger with qualifying medical expenses
Eligibility & availability
Primary commercial health insurance, income rules, medical documentation, timing, and exclusions apply. iPads and tablets are excluded.
How to get started
Review the eligibility and document checklist, then use the foundation’s application portal.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Review eligibility & apply (opens in a new tab)

Grant · eligibility applies

United States

Autism Care Today · Family grants

Funding for qualifying autism-related products and services, including communication technology and safety support. Applications follow grant cycles and payments go to approved providers or vendors.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people and families seeking qualifying support
Eligibility & availability
Grant-cycle dates and application criteria apply. Transportation, rent, and utilities are excluded. Funding is limited.
How to get started
Check the currently published application window, review the checklist, and apply through the provider.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Check the current grant cycle (opens in a new tab)

Grant · eligibility applies

United States

Small Steps in Speech · Communication grants

Grants for future speech-related services, therapeutic camps, and qualifying AAC devices or software. AAC requests require an evaluation; iPad hardware and ABA therapy are excluded.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
U.S. citizens ages 3–22 living in the United States with speech / communication needs
Eligibility & availability
Household income cap, future-expense rules, quarterly deadlines, and documentation apply. AAC software requires an AAC evaluation; iPads and ABA are excluded.
How to get started
Download the individual application and send it with supporting documents using the provider’s instructions.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Review communication grant guidelines (opens in a new tab)

Free directory & guidance

United States

American Autism Association · Grant & scholarship navigation

Explore grant application tips and education, recreation, and service-dog scholarship resources. This is a navigation resource; apply through each listed funding organization.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic children, adults, and their families seeking funding information
Eligibility & availability
Each listed grant or scholarship has its own age, residency, financial, and application requirements.
How to get started
Browse the financial resources or contact the association’s hotline; apply directly to the relevant funder.

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Explore grants & scholarships (opens in a new tab)

Device funding & loans

Ask about loan terms

Georgia

Georgia Tools for Life · Device loans

Try assistive technology before choosing a device, or ask about a temporary loan while equipment is being repaired. Request a loan through Georgia’s AT program.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Georgians with disabilities, families, and service providers
Eligibility & availability
Device availability and loan policies apply; confirm terms with staff.
How to get started
Complete the device-loan request linked on the provider page.

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Request a device loan (opens in a new tab)

Funding terms vary

Georgia

Georgia Tools for Life · Funding navigation

Explore assistive-technology funding sources, reuse options, and financing. This is funding navigation; a financial loan is different from a grant.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Georgians seeking assistive technology
Eligibility & availability
Grants, reuse programs, and loans have different eligibility and repayment terms.
How to get started
Review funding resources and ask Tools for Life about a suitable next step.

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Explore funding options (opens in a new tab)

Communication organizations

Check with provider

Community support

Taahir’s Village

A nonprofit focused on communication boards, resources, parent workshops, and inclusive community experiences for autistic people and families.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People seeking communication access and family support
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Meet Taahir’s Village (opens in a new tab)

Free information

United States

CommunicationFIRST

Communication access and civil-rights advocacy for people who cannot rely on speech alone. Explore its resources and work led by people with communication disabilities.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People seeking communication access and family support
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Explore communication rights (opens in a new tab)

Check with provider

Ask about service area

Communication Autism Resources (C.A.R.)

A nonprofit focused on functional communication, assistive technology, and family training. Contact the organization about current programs and availability.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People seeking communication access and family support
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Explore C.A.R. (opens in a new tab)

Free resources

United States / online

USSAAC · Emergency AAC resources

Communication passports, emergency boards, and preparation resources for people who use AAC and their families.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People seeking communication access and family support
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Find emergency resources (opens in a new tab)

National organizations

Free resource navigation

United States

Autism Speaks · Autism Response Team

Resource specialists help autistic people, families, and caregivers find information and local support. Explore the Resource Guide or contact the team.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people, families, caregivers, and providers
Eligibility & availability
Resource navigation is available to people seeking autism information.
How to get started
Contact the team using the phone or online options on its page.

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Connect with the Response Team (opens in a new tab)

Free resource navigation

United States

Autism Society · National Helpline

Connect with an information and referral specialist to find resources and providers in your area. The helpline provides navigation rather than direct services.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people and families seeking local support
Eligibility & availability
The helpline connects people to providers; each provider has its own requirements.
How to get started
Use the helpline form or call the number listed on the official page.

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Find resources through the helpline (opens in a new tab)

Cost varies by service

United States · local affiliates

Easterseals · Find local services

Locate an Easterseals affiliate and ask about disability services, assistive technology, and family support available in your community.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Disabled people and their families
Eligibility & availability
Services, age ranges, fees, and funding vary by affiliate.
How to get started
Find the nearest affiliate and contact it about current services.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Find your local Easterseals (opens in a new tab)

Free resources + paid books

United States / online

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

Explore autistic-led self-advocacy resources, plain-language guides, disability rights, and transition-to-adulthood materials.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people, self-advocates, families, and allies
Eligibility & availability
Many guides are free; some books are sold separately.
How to get started
Browse the library and open a guide matching your question.

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Explore the resource library (opens in a new tab)

Diapers & essentials

Free · eligibility applies

Georgia

Helping Mamas · Diaper support

Find diaper and period-product assistance through partner agencies and participating libraries. Check residency, supplies, and distribution details; its office does not distribute directly to families.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families seeking help with everyday essentials
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Find Georgia diaper help (opens in a new tab)

Free · local eligibility

United States

National Diaper Bank Network

Find a diaper bank or local assistance. Its Get Help guide explains how to contact 211 and locate a program serving your community.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families seeking help with everyday essentials
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Find a diaper bank (opens in a new tab)

Free resource navigation

United States

211 · Everyday family essentials

Connect with local help for food, housing, utilities, diapers, and other basic needs. Ask the local program about eligibility and available assistance.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families seeking help with everyday essentials
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Find local help (opens in a new tab)

Free food assistance · local rules

United States

Feeding America · Food-bank finder

Find a local food bank and nearby food assistance. Contact the local program about distribution, service area, household requirements, and current availability.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Households seeking food assistance
Eligibility & availability
Local pantry service areas, schedules, and intake rules vary.
How to get started
Search by ZIP code and follow the local food bank’s instructions.

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Find food assistance (opens in a new tab)

Assistance · eligibility applies

Georgia

Georgia LIHEAP · Energy-bill assistance

Explore help with home energy costs through Georgia’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Follow the state page for local application contacts and current requirements.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Georgia households needing energy-cost assistance
Eligibility & availability
Income, program season, required documents, and available funding apply.
How to get started
Use the state page to find your local Community Action Agency.

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Find energy-bill assistance (opens in a new tab)

Covered benefit · eligibility applies

Georgia

Georgia Medicaid · Medical transportation

Learn how eligible Medicaid members can arrange transportation to covered medical services when other transportation is unavailable. Use the state’s current instructions to schedule a ride.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Eligible Georgia Medicaid members needing covered medical travel
Eligibility & availability
Medicaid coverage, trip purpose, and transportation criteria apply.
How to get started
Use the state page’s current scheduling instructions.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Check transportation eligibility (opens in a new tab)

Insurance-covered · eligibility applies

United States · coverage varies

Aeroflow Urology · Incontinence supplies

Explore pediatric and adult diapers, briefs, and other incontinence supplies through a medical supplier. No-cost supplies depend on qualifying coverage, medical requirements, and provider availability.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Children and adults with incontinence supply needs
Eligibility & availability
State / insurance rules, medical documentation, age, and network coverage apply.
How to get started
Submit the supplier’s coverage check and follow its documentation instructions.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Check supply coverage (opens in a new tab)

IEP & advocacy

Online / program dependent

Auesomely You · IEP & advocacy

IEP preparation, parent advocacy coaching, workshops, and advocacy tools with Dr. Crystal Jordan, L.H.D. Explore current services and request support through Auesomely You.

Related Auesomely You brand

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families navigating special education and disability support
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Explore advocacy services (opens in a new tab)

Ask about the program

Georgia

Parent to Parent of Georgia

Family support, disability resources, education, and connections for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families navigating special education and disability support
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Connect with Georgia support (opens in a new tab)

Resource directory

United States

Find Your Parent Center

Locate a Parent Training and Information Center or Community Parent Resource Center in your state for special education information and family support.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families navigating special education and disability support
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Find your state’s center (opens in a new tab)

Caregiver & sibling support

Cost / eligibility varies

Southern Georgia

Easterseals Southern Georgia · Respite

Explore respite care that gives caregivers a break. Ask about service area, participant eligibility, openings, and payment or funding arrangements.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Caregivers and people receiving disability support
Eligibility & availability
Confirm Southern Georgia service area, eligibility, openings, and costs.
How to get started
Contact the respite program through its official page.

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Ask about respite support (opens in a new tab)

Cost varies by local program

United States / local programs

Sibling Support Project · Sibshops

Find peer support workshops for siblings of children with disabilities and health concerns. The project also offers connections for teen and adult siblings.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Siblings of people with disabilities or health concerns
Eligibility & availability
Age range, fees, and registration are set by each local Sibshop.
How to get started
Search by city and state, then contact the local workshop host.

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Find a Sibshop (opens in a new tab)

Free support groups

United States / local & online

NAMI · Mental-health support groups

Peer support for people affected by mental-health conditions and their families. This is mental-health support, not an autism-specific service or a replacement for counseling.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People affected by mental-health conditions and their families
Eligibility & availability
Choose a group matching the participant’s role and local requirements.
How to get started
Find a local or online group through NAMI’s support-group page.

Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

Explore support groups (opens in a new tab)

Free search · treatment costs vary

United States

SAMHSA · FindTreatment.gov

Search for mental-health and substance-use treatment providers. Ask providers about services, insurance, cost, accessibility, and support for caregivers.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People seeking mental-health or substance-use treatment
Eligibility & availability
Provider specialties, insurance, fees, and admissions vary.
How to get started
Search by location and contact a suitable provider directly.

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Find counseling or treatment (opens in a new tab)

Community & play dates

Free community play dates

Clayton County / metro Atlanta

Leyla Strong Foundation · Play dates

Inclusive play dates and family connections for children with neurological disabilities, including traumatic brain injury. Check current announcements for dates, locations, and registration.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people, children, caregivers, and families; check each program
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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See play-date announcements (opens in a new tab)

Virtual & local chapters

Auesomely You Sisterhood™

Community, friendships, wellness experiences, and advocacy conversations for autism moms and special needs moms. Visit the Sisterhood for membership, chapters, and events.

Related Auesomely You brand

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people, children, caregivers, and families; check each program
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Find your Sisterhood (opens in a new tab)

Free

Online · Facebook

Auesomely You Cares · Caregiver Support Circle

An inclusive community for caregivers across autism, neurodivergence, and disabilities. Connect, ask questions, and share encouragement.

Provided by Auesomely You Cares

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people, children, caregivers, and families; check each program
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Join the free community

Cost varies by event

Georgia

Auesomely You Cares · Inclusive events

Explore our family experiences and upcoming events. Each event page includes its own registration and participation details.

Provided by Auesomely You Cares

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic people, children, caregivers, and families; check each program
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Explore family events

Check cost for each program

Georgia / event dependent

SHINE Autism · Shining on Autism across the Spectrum

Community events, parent literacy webinars, parent support, and inclusion opportunities for autistic children, youth, and families. SHINE also lists swim and water-safety initiatives.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic children, youth, and their families
Eligibility & availability
Age, cost, location, and registration depend on the event or initiative.
How to get started
Visit SHINE’s page and contact the team about current programs.

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Connect with SHINE Autism (opens in a new tab)

Cost varies by program

Ask about current locations / online

Tyler’s Way Foundation

Family resources, education and advocacy, support groups, and community programs for autistic children and their families. Contact the foundation for current services, locations, and enrollment.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Autistic children and families
Eligibility & availability
Services, enrollment, fees, and locations vary by program.
How to get started
Open Programs, Services, or Contact on the foundation’s website.

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Explore Tyler’s Way Foundation (opens in a new tab)

Safety & emergency planning

Free program · eligibility / supplies

United States

National Autism Association · Big Red Safety Box

Explore wandering-prevention tools and family safety resources. Check the current application instructions, eligibility, and availability for the safety-box program.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families of autistic people at risk of wandering
Eligibility & availability
Program eligibility and available supplies apply; check current applications.
How to get started
Review the safety-box page and follow its current application process.

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Explore wandering-prevention support (opens in a new tab)

Lesson costs vary

United States / local instructors

National Autism Association · Swim Connect

Learn about the registry connecting families with instructors experienced in teaching autistic children. Contact NAA about local connections and confirm lesson accessibility and costs with the instructor.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Families seeking autism-aware swimming instruction
Eligibility & availability
Local instructor availability, age suitability, and lesson fees vary.
How to get started
Contact NAA about swimming connections, then discuss lessons with the instructor.

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Explore swimming connections (opens in a new tab)

Teen & adult resources

Free planning resources

United States / online

The Arc · Center for Future Planning

Explore planning for community living, support networks, housing, and future decisions alongside the person with a disability.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families
Eligibility & availability
Planning resources are available online; individual professional services may cost extra.
How to get started
Explore planning priorities and use the guides with the person and their support network.

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Explore future planning (opens in a new tab)

Free guidance

United States / online

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

Explore workplace accommodations and employment support information for disabled workers, job seekers, employers, and families supporting transition.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Disabled workers, job seekers, employers, and supporters
Eligibility & availability
Guidance is free; employment decisions and services depend on circumstances.
How to get started
Search accommodation resources or contact JAN using its official options.

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Explore employment accommodations (opens in a new tab)

Free resources · college costs vary

United States

Think College · Students & families

Explore inclusive higher education and search for college programs serving students with intellectual disabilities. Admissions, support, and tuition vary by program.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Students with intellectual disabilities and their supporters
Eligibility & availability
Each college sets admissions, tuition, financial aid, and support requirements.
How to get started
Use the college search and contact programs about admissions and supports.

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Explore college options (opens in a new tab)

Directory · service costs vary

United States / local centers

Centers for Independent Living · ILRU directory

Find a Center for Independent Living and ask about peer support, independent-living skills, advocacy, and local community participation services.

Independent provider

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Disabled people seeking community living and participation support
Eligibility & availability
Service area, program eligibility, and availability vary by local center.
How to get started
Find your state’s center and contact it about the support you need.

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Find an independent-living center (opens in a new tab)

Reading & printables

Free digital magazine

Online

Auesomely You Magazine

A free digital magazine filled with family resources, practical tips, advocacy, and stories celebrating autism, neurodiversity, and disability inclusion. Print editions and other offers may have a cost.

Related Auesomely You brand

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Communicators, caregivers, educators, and families
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
Use the provider link below to review current details and contact or register directly.

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Read the digital magazine (opens in a new tab)

Free · checkout required

Printable PDFs

My Words, My Way · Printable AAC collection

Choose from our branded communication resources, including the original starter kit. Submit a free order with name, email, phone, and newsletter agreement for instant downloads.

Provided by Auesomely You Cares

Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Communicators, caregivers, educators, and families
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
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Auesomely You Cares · Online AAC board

Build a message with picture-and-word buttons or typed words, then use device speech. Personalize vocabulary and button sizes.

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Who it helps & next steps
Who it helps
Communicators, caregivers, educators, and families
Eligibility & availability
Ask the provider about age, service area, registration, cost, and availability for the option you need.
How to get started
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Reviewed October 11, 2026 · Confirm current details with the provider.

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