Monday, March 10, 2025

Celebrating Grant A Gift Autism Foundation—Ackerman Center

This month is National Development Disabilities Awareness Month, which was established in the US to increase awareness and understanding of issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This week, I am celebrating a local organization, Grant A Gift Autism Foundation—Ackerman Center, which provides comprehensive clinical services, resources, education, research, and advocacy for individuals and families living with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. It was founded in 2009 by a mother frustrated with finding resources for her son. She turned it into a world-class organization, drawing support from other community members so we don't leave these folks behind.

I have supported this organization during my career with UPS through our community outreach program. It was an eye-opening experience when we worked at the facility and walked during the 5K; what can the community accomplish when we work for the betterment of our people? Most of the time, we take for granted what we have and don't realize how fortunate some of us are.

Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center  

Mission — Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center