“Our vision is that every person with Autism can wake up each morning feeling inspired, safe at work and safe in the community, returning home self-fulfilled”
ABOUT US
HAAPE - Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel is an all-volunteer organization striving to improve the lives of Young Adults with Autism.
We are a nonprofit foundation IRS 501(c)(3) that raises funds to support its programs and over 98% of all funds raised are directed or allocated to those programs.
Mission
The mission of HAAPE is to build and maintain a community of employment support for adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We work together to create and implement innovative approaches in education, development and support to address autism’s unique challenges for sustaining employment.
VISION
HAAPE will continue to promote a society that includes significant employment opportunities for people with ASD.
HAAPE’S WORKING MODEL FOR AUTISM EMPLOYMENT:
+98% of Funds to Programs
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Create Programs
• Career Path Orientation
• Demand > Supply
• Autism Friendly
• Sustainable
• Partner with Leading Providers
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Funding Programs
FUNDRAISING:
• Individual Contributions
• Foundations
• Corporations
• Partners
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Sustain Employment
• Advisory Board Participation
• Continuous Improvement
• Funding Support
UTILIZE BEST IN CLASS PARTNERS TO OPERATE PROGRAMS
CORE VALUES
Partnership
We are a respectful and collaborative partnership of adults with ASD, employers, organizations and providers.
Innovation
We provide a platform to generate and implement innovative solutions that address the employment needs of our community, particularly those with ASD.
Support
We are impassioned volunteers that strive to maintain a supportive community for all our constituents; we encourage those seeking support to participate in working with us to solve the challenges that adults with ASD face with obtaining appropriate employment and inclusion.
Advocacy and Education
We foster dialogue to educate ourselves and the public about autism, develop and share resources, and promote understanding and living with ASD.
Why is Haape Needed?
Our sole mission is focused on finding employment for people with ASD so that they can live more independent and productive lives.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, graduating adults with ASD are either underemployed or unemployed between 80% and 90% of the time, the highest rate of any group for which such statistics are collected. HAAPE’s goal is to lower this number by finding meaningful employment for people with ASD.
GET IT TOUCH!
To learn more about HAAPE or obtain some information on how to collaborate with the foundation, please complete the form to the right. A representative will contact you as soon as possible.