Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College

summerMAXyc in Niagara County

This project seeks to implement a comprehensive summer socialization program (summerMAXyc) for 4-6 year old children with autism in Niagara County and train parents, school sta?, and community providers in e?ective strategies to maximize the children’s social functioning in home and school.

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Buffalo, NY
AMOUNT: $50,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2021
WEBSITE: http://www.canisius.edu/iar/

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


Empowering Parents to Advocate for Inclusion

Massachusetts Advocates for Children is working to remove the barriers that exist in education to create equitable opportunities for children and youth to learn, grow, and thrive. The organization focuses its advocacy efforts on children and youth who face significant barriers, inequities, and/or discrimination because of their economic status, disability, race, ethnicity, culture, or immigration … Continued