St. Louis ARC strives to help people of all ages with disabilities as well as their families. Their core values are respect, collaboration, and empowerment.

ARC’s website includes a resource library which contains collaborator information, factsheets, employer resources, community resources, and a blog that highlights events occurring in the special needs community.

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Paraquad focuses on assisting those in St. Louis who have physical, cognitive, visual, auditory, and mental/emotional disabilities.

Paraquad’s services include Consumer Directed Services, Employment Services, Independent Living Services, Information and Referral, Public Policy & Advocacy, and Youth and Family Services.

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Easterseals Midwest’s services include Financial & Housing Guidance, Connecting People with Autism to Employment, Caregiver Training Skills, ABA Clinics, Home Visits - Early Childhood, Therapies & Assessments, Family Navigation and Support, Social Skills Training, Respite & Social Skills Groups, Pre-Employment and Employment, Community Living, and Community Services.

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The National Autism Association provides support for individuals with autism and their families. They strive to achieve this mission through 6 categories: advocacy, research, education, direct tools, thoughtful awareness, and hope.

The National Autism Association’s services include: Autism ATRIUM Webinars, NAA’s Big Red Safety Box, NAA’s Big Red Safety Toolkit, NAA’s Give a Voice Program, SPOT ASD by 3, Meet The Police, and Trust and Guardianship Information.

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The Autism Society strives to influence change for members of the Autism community to have their chance to live fully. The organization highlights its six core values: dignity, equity, inclusion, diversity, and integrity.

The Autism Society’s services include the Vaccine Education Initiative, Legal and Social Connections, Future and Financial Planning, Communication, Intervention and Therapies, Housing, Health and Wellness, Employment, and Education.

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Autism Speaks has the mission of creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifetime.

Autism Speaks’ services include Special Needs Financial Planning, Safety, School Resources, Technology, Health and Wellness, Behavior Challenges, Medical Resources, Transition to Adulthood, Navigation of Adulthood, Family Support, and Support in the Community.

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The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) works to combat the challenges of autism through applied research.

The Organization for Autism Research’s services include Family Guidebooks, Employment Support, Self-Advocate Resources, and Educator Resources.

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The Special Education Foundation supports special needs students in their education. Specifically, they assist Saint Louis County students from the Special School District who desire support beyond what is provided by tax dollars.

The Special Education Foundation’s services include Classroom Innovation Grants, Fred Saigh Leadership Academy for high-school students, Arts in the Classroom, Adaptive & Assistive Equipment, Critical Needs Support, Scholarships, and Kid-to-Camp.

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Miriam School and Learning Center is the premier educational hub for children with learning differences in the St. Louis area. Miriam takes students and their families on a journey to see how their differences are actually strengths.

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