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
Samuel’s Sweet Shop
Use only soft/warm lights, play softer music in the morning hours, educate staff on mindfulness/respect for ALL customers
Sunflower Natural Foods Market (Rhinebeck)
Offering Sensory Kits
Terrapin Restaurant
Reduced noise in the dining space, now offering take-out lunch and curb-side pickup as well as limited wait times
The Amsterdam
Allowing guests to pre-order, optional quiet area seating and Sensory Kits available
The Clothes Tree
Offering Sensory Kits, reduced wait times and creating volunteer positions and visual supports
Village of Rhinebeck Police Department
All Village police vehicles are equipped with Autism Awareness Kits (sensory items & noise cancelling headphones)
Village Pizza
Offering Sensory Kits, creating volunteer opportunities, offering reduced wait times and eliminated safety hazards
Willow Wood
Offering Sensory Kits
Winter Sun & Summer Moon
Offering Sensory Kits & a quiet space with no music
Zimmer Brothers Boutique
Offering reduced wait times
