April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action toward inclusion and support for autistic individuals. From Awareness to Acceptance In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly established April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day, which was initially focused on finding…
We’re excited to announce that registration and fundraising for Steps for Autism 2025 are officially open! Mark your calendars and get ready to walk, fundraise, and celebrate our autism community. Funds raised through Steps for Autism stay local, supporting AuSM’s summer camps, counseling services, education efforts, training,…
At AuSM, we believe that every autistic individual deserves access to opportunities that empower them to thrive—regardless of financial barriers. Our commitment to accessibility means ensuring that cost is never a hurdle for those who need our services most. This February, we’re launching a fundraising campaign to…
WE’RE LOOKING FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS! The Autistic Community Summit Committee is a group of community members who volunteer their time to make the Autistic Community Summit run. The 2024 Autistic Community Summit will take place in November. The venue is yet to be determined. The role of the Autistic Community…
AuSM is thrilled to share that we can now accept monthly donations! To help launch this new program, our goal is to reach 100 new recurring donors by the end of March: help us by becoming one. Steady support from donors like you is essential to AuSM’s ability to serve…
Photo by Shelia Nelson Calling all artists on the autism spectrum: Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is seeking submissions from autistic artists to feature on our website. If selected, prints of your artwork will be sold through AuSM’s Threadless Shop. Combine your creativity with your generosity – and…
Despite an overall strong labor market, the unemployment rate among autistic adults remains high. AuSM’s research study aims to gather input from autistic adults who are employed, as well as those who are either unemployed or underemployed – and then to share findings that can inform both potential employers and…
Got a topic you’d like to present as a breakout session at next April’s Minnesota Autism Conference? Speaker proposals are due by Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Breakout sessions will be delivered in person April 17-April 19, 2024 at the Marriott Minneapolis Airport Hotel. AuSM will consider proposals from people who…