Our Caregiver Empowerment Program provides education and community to Caregivers and family
members of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Persons with disabilities are an integral part of the community and provide us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves and the importance of fostering inclusive communities.
Our Caregiver Empowerment program is designed to help and empower caregivers that provide direct care for the community we serve. Our years of experience working closely with caregivers have shown that several families face challenges during initial diagnoses, such as disbelief, denial, confusion, shock, anxiety, uncertainty, and anger.
Many times, these emotions can leave families feeling alone and in despair, while also wanting their loved ones healthy, safe, and secure. The strategies incorporated in our Caregiver Empowerment program are to provide empowerment services that incorporate education and training to address the caregiver’s unique needs and create a safe place where caregivers can share their experiences, challenges, and resources.
Autism Ally encourages peer groups and provides information on how to access resources through our various vehicles and events, such as our annual event, UPLIFT.
Our Program Creates a Platform that Creates Peer-To-Peer Support, by Addressing Caregivers’ Unique Needs. Our services include:
Connecting with other families who can help and give advice regarding the caregiving journey.
Services that provide education and training which addresses the caregiver’s unique needs.
Training programs, workshops, and conferences that help the individual develop self-advocacy skills to exercise his or her civil rights. We assist caregivers with programs to build their careers.
Caregivers who provide services and support to an individual diagnosed with a disability and is a resident of the state of Maryland and in some cases outside of the state.
Autism Ally organizes UPLIFT workshops supporting families of individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering caregivers through advocacy and resources. The program is partly funded by donations from partners.
We connect communities, build capacity, and create sustainable opportunities that uplift lives and shape a better future.
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