Autism Supportive Community
With funding awarded from the Thomas Thompson Trust, we have collaborated with the Village of Rhinebeck to support their effort to establish the Village of Rhinebeck as an Autism Supportive Community. Â This will be the first Autism Supportive Community in our region.
Click here to watch a video about Rhinebeck's #justonething Autism Supportive Community initiative
Businesses and organizations in the Village of Rhinebeck have committed to "Do One Thing" as part of the community's efforts to be designated as an Autism Supportive Community. Those who sign on to "Do One Thing" in Rhinebeck pledge to make at least one adjustment to their facilities or to the way they operate to accommodate people with special needs. The objective is to create a united and cohesive community that supports people with autism and their friends and loved ones.
For more information regarding becoming an Autism Supportive Community, please call or email our Consulting Department
Phone: (845) 889-9616
Email: AndersonConsulting@AndersonCares.org
Completed Pledges
A.L Stickle Variety Store
Offering reduced wait times
Aba's Falafel
Offering a PECS menu, for website & in restaurant
Aroi Thai Restaurant
Advanced ordering option
Bread Alone
Offering Sensory Kits, reduced wait times via calling ahead for seating in the dining room
Buns Burgers
Offering sensory hours (3PM to 5PM), advanced ordering/pick up & space for movement
FACE Stockholm
Offering Sensory Kits
Hammertown (Rhinebeck)
Offering Sensory Kits
Hudson Valley Magazine
Published articles for ACA & ASC
Kroeg
Offering Sensory Kits and a quiet space
Land of Oz Toys
Offering haircuts in a quiet and safe environment
Megabrain Comics
Offering Sensory Kits
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Offering Sensory Kits in the Emergency Room, painted two treatment rooms to alleviate exposure to crowds and noise