The Island Autism Group Inc

Expansion of transition age programming at Island Autism

We are looking to expand our programming for 17-25 year olds to focus on the transition from after-school and leisure activities to life skills that can develop into employment and lifelong interests. These skill areas will be inspired by the micro-farm we are building at the Center (i.e. farming, baking, arts and crafts on- and off-campus).

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Edgartown, MA
AMOUNT: $108,000
YEAR AWARDED: 2021
WEBSITE: islandautism.org


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