Building a Welcoming World

We help businesses welcome people with autism and their families through training and certification.

Small Changes, Big Impacts

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Wink Salon Autism Welcoming

How We Support Businesses

We work with businesses and organizations to provide the training and tools they need to welcome people with autism and their families. Our trainings are designed to help you identify small but impactful changes that will make your business more accessible to those with autism and sensory sensitivities.

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A smiling dentist shows a patient a model tooth mold

How We Support Individuals and Families

Whether you’re looking for a dentist for an adult with autism or planning a birthday party for your little one, knowing that a business is familiar with autism makes everything a little bit easier! Our directory of certified Autism Welcoming businesses puts this information at your fingertips.

Discover Autism Welcoming℠ Certified Businesses

Autism Welcoming certified businesses are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with autism and their families. From restaurants and museums to salons and dentists, find places where everyone can feel welcome.

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Autism Welcoming Window Decal

Doing Good Business

Benefits for Businesses

Autism Welcoming certification is good for business and good for the community. Benefits for businesses include:

  •   Customized Training Expanded
  •   Customer Base
  •   Access to Tools and Resources

Certify Your Business

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Inclusion is Good for All of Us

Being a part of Autism Welcoming has profoundly transformed our business and staff. It has deepened our understanding, enriched our interactions, and created a more inclusive and compassionate environment for everyone. It's not just about meeting a need; it's about embracing a community and enhancing the quality of service for all customers. The rewards of this certification are immense, from improved staff morale to a more loyal and diverse customer base.

Bob Savin, Fitness Together

I visited a Dave & Buster's with an Autism Welcoming sign proudly displayed out front. I had my doubts because Dave & Buster's is loud with flashing lights, but I took a chance with my two autistic children. Dave & Buster’s took such great care of us throughout our entire visit. My children beg to go back!

The Stiert Family

Becoming an Autism Welcoming business has promoted awareness and use of our recreation facilities. Many things that we provide the community, like hiking trails and picnic areas, are already sensory-friendly. With training and support from the Autism Alliance, we have been able to design simple accommodations for our other, more structured, activities to be accessible to even more people. Our team is very proud of this partnership, and we encourage other businesses to join us in becoming certified.

Andy Brydges, First Light