Advocates For Autism, Inc.

03/26/2026

Looking forward to presenting to our Paramedic team at Lourdes Hospital-Southern Tier Paramedic Program on April 15th - can't think of a better way to spend time in April for Autism Appreciation Month!

03/14/2026

Our Squad!

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

UPDATED! Did anyone say BINGO in Bing? All-Abilities Bingo Coming!!

03/12/2026

Update: NOVEMBER 13TH!!!
PUT YOUR DANCING SHOES ON! All-Abilities Club Nite will be in November! We are finalizing now and will post ASAP. It will be a FRIDAY night.

03/11/2026

Looking forward to providing training specific to emergencies in autism for the Lourdes Hospital-Southern Tier Paramedic Program on April 15th at their annual dinner. Thank you Yonaty and 45 for the donation to create the Jeffrey Aissa Memorial Fund that funds trainings like these!

03/10/2026

For the past 31 years, we have advocated across NY State for ALL who are diagnosed with autism. We are currently working on a bill in our Senate that affects all who use "spelling and typing on boards made out of all types of material, including for some, cardboard. It has opened up their worlds. This was introduced in the Assembly by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara and now we are looking for what we call a "Majority of the Majority"...it's up to the Democrats now. We need 7 more and for our region it is Senator Lea Webb. We call upon her to vote Yes on Senate Bill S7792b. Please write, call and message your NYS Senator to ensure that we get this bill passed that will "Ensure that each person with a disability is able to lead a life of dignity, all persons with a disability shall have the right to communicate in their preferred manner and utilize any communication supports that meet their needs, and all staff and providers under this section, shall ensure and acknowledge such rights.”

03/09/2026

Our petition and the attention from the media is growing. Please sign if you have a moment. Thanks - Sally

Killed in an intentionally set fire on March 17th, 2011, Jeffrey T. Aissa's family is continuing their mission to get Fairview Park in Binghamton named after him. The park was Jeffrey's favorite, often found on the swing set whenever he had the chance.

03/05/2026

We are getting noticed now...please sign! Thank you WIVT WBGH NewsChannel 34

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A grieving mother is asking the City of Binghamton to honor her late son’s memory by renaming his favorite neighborhood park. Maureen Aissa has started a …

03/04/2026

Spread The Word...To NOT use the Word.

A call out to the real impact of the R-word. It underscores that what some people treat as a joke is actually hurtful and dehumanizing. Words matter, respect...

03/01/2026