Autism Supportive Community
With funding awarded from the Thomas Thompson Trust, we collaborated with Village of Rhinebeck leaders to support their effort to establish the Village of Rhinebeck as the first Autism Supportive Community (ASC) in the region.
Click here to watch a video about Rhinebeck’s #justonething Autism Supportive Community initiative
Businesses and organizations in the Village of Rhinebeck have incorporated at least one supportive practice (aka #1Thing) as part of the growing inclusivity initiative.
Click here to learn more about the Autism Supportive Community Program
For more information regarding becoming an Autism Supportive Community, please contact our Consulting Department
Phone: (845) 889-9616
Completed Pledges
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Offering Sensory Kits in the Emergency Room, painted two treatment rooms to alleviate exposure to crowds and noise
Oblong Books & Music
Hosted a panel discussion of the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Old Mill Wine & Spirits
Offering Sensory Kits
Pegasus Footwear (Rhinebeck)
Offering Sensory Kits
Pizzeria Posto
Offering curb-side pickup
Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce
“Do One Thing” at public events, 2018 Holiday Tree Lightning was an Autism Supportive Event
Rhinebeck at Home
Overview of Autism Presentation with ACA Consultation Team Member
Rhinebeck Bicycle Shop
Offering Sensory Kits
Offering Sensory Kits
Swapped out their previous lighting for softer, more autism friendly lighting
Rhinebeck Department Store
Offering Sensory Kits
Rhinebeck Masonic Lodge
Hosted a Cinco De Mayo fundraiser for the ASC Initiative
Rhinebeck Theater Society
Planned to offer an Autism Supportive performance of the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
