Our Core Pillars

X.D.A.F. advocates for:

civil and human rights

for those with autism

government accountability and legislation

that accounts for the needs of autistic families and caregivers

empowerment

of people with autism, so they can have a stronger voice

breaking down boundaries

and obstacles that stand in the way of the X.D.A.F. Mission.

Advocacy

Economic Opportunity

X.D.A.F. strives to:

increase employment and compensation

for those with autism

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encourage and support

business leaders to develop employment programs for those on the spectrum

develop innovative employment approaches

for autistics

Education

X.D.A.F. promotes autistic education including:

Programs

to enable teachers to effectively educate autistic students

Quality education

for autistic students to develop real-life skills and be as independent as possible

Educating parents

on raising autistic children

Building broad awareness

of the challenges and opportunities of those with autism

Humanitarianism

X.D.A.F. actively:

helps provide

food, transportation, and housing to autistics in need

searches for ways

to make health care insurance more available to those with autism and their families

Provides stress-reducing approaches

for autistics and their families

Partners with

complementary nonprofit organizations