Greenwich Autism Alliance (GAAF)

Donations to AUTISM NEW JERSEY the State autism advocacy organozation to support families and individuals with autism including but not limited to: awareness and acceptance programs teacher materials and teacher training conference attendance scholarships classroom literature and supplies etc.

PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND RECREATION: monthly parent support groups rent for Page One Resource Center through Branching Out Foundation recreation events including monthly sensory friendly trampoline nights at FreeFall quarterly sensory friendly evenings at Crayola Experience speaker events in partnership with the ARC awareness events with local schools supplies refreshments literature and other supplies for events etc.

GAA GRANT PROGRAM: Families teachers therapists paras and graduate students may apply for grants from $200-$2000 to support families of differently abled children and adults with extra needs. GAA will award grants within the Northwest NJ region Warren Hunterdon and Sussex counties. Some examples of prior GAA Grants include but are not limited to initiatives as follows: - iPad for home and or school use for facilitated communication support maintenance not incl. - Technology enhancements specialized software or iPad apps for school and or home - Proloquo2Go iPad app for home and school use for facilitated communication support - Therapies such as OT Speech social skills group therapies and or therapy co-pays - Parent and or teacher attendance at Autism NJ or Penn State Autism Conferences - Teacher para or parent training or school in-service speakers and awareness assemblies - Special Education books and special education materials for home and or school - Specialty presenters for training in behavioral or special education strategies - Buddy programs Unified sports Unified recreation inclusion events and social skills programs - After school clubs or inclusive recreation opportunities for students and adults with extra needs - Autism Awareness month activities for school or community events - Tuition for summer camp attendance - Funds to enhance summer camp programs and enrichment - Safety swim lessons - Home safety equipment and or tracking systems such as Project Lifesaver Angel Sense etc. - Home therapies such as ABA DIR Behavior support special education training.