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
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
