Eli Extraordinary Minds (xMinds) Register to Ride Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds) rides for autism because we want all students on the spectrum to be able to advocate for themselves. In 2018, xMinds held a self-advocacy workshop for middle and high school students. Not long after, Eli, a student with autism who attended the workshop,…
Christian Participant – (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) Register to Ride NYC Autism Charter Schools: Creating Possibilities Christian and his family joined NYC Autism Charter Schools when he was just 5 years old. With schools in East Harlem and the South Bronx, NYC Autism Charter Schools are the only public charter schools in NY State exclusively…
Tripp Participant KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) Register to Ride Meet Tripp, a KEEN Greater DC-Baltimore participant Tripp is a happy, intelligent, eleven-year-old boy. Tripp is also autistic. As a result, social interactions, as well as using some gross and fine motor skills, can be challenging. Tripp has attended the KEEN Sports program…
Keswick KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) Register to Ride Keswick is an active, happy, six-and-a-half-year-old boy. Keswick is also on the autism spectrum. As a result, social interactions, communication and bonding with others can be challenging. Keswick attends the KEEN Sports program in Springfield, VA where he is paired one to one with volunteer coaches…
Vinay D’Souza Integrated Living Opportunities Register to Ride Vinay D’Souza’s Success Story: Sharing the Whole Life Model Vinay and his brother Vijay researched apartment developments in the DC area and put Vinay’s name in a lottery to try to get an affordable housing unit. His Christmas present was finding out he won the lottery and…
Rachel Goldschmidt Integrated Living Opportunities Register to Ride Rachel Goldschmidt’s Success Story: ILO Helps Support the Whole Life Model When it comes to the trials and tribulations of moving into adulthood, ILO self-advocates are as normal as any other young adults. There is usually no glorious “Hallelujah,” just a series of small steps that can…
Gregory Shaw Integrated Living Opportunities Register to Ride Gregory Shaw’s Success Story: Progress Through ILO’s Community Based Network of Support Gregory is a happy and enthusiastic young man with Type 1 diabetes, intellectual disabilities, and a severe speech and language disability. He had been working on improving some life skills that would help him live…
Febo Family The Flying Point Foundation for Autism Register to Ride Camp Flying Point has become a summer staple for my family in the last few years. Originally introduced to the 8-day program through our affiliation with East End Disability Associates, the experience has become an irreplaceable part of the lives of both my children. …
Eileen Mother The Flying Point Foundation for Autism Register to Ride My children have attended many Flying Point Foundation events. They were well cared for and provided with interesting outings such as the Aquarium, mini golf, gymnastics and a family sail/surf day. It’s not easy to take a child with autism out into the community.…
Deborah Lukasik Camper – Camp Flying Point The Flying Point Foundation for Autism Register to Ride In addition to being certified in art, I have a master’s in special education, specializing in serving individuals with autism. The very first year of camp, I was the visual arts specialist. I couldn’t believe my good…