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

Contact our Consulting Team

Completed Pledges

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    "We brought in experts from Anderson Center Consulting and Training - who work with this community day in and day out - and they knew exactly what design elements to bring in to make our Sensory Room a special, comforting, calming environment that could surprise and delight"
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    Sarah McKeon

    General Manager, New Jersey Airports of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

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    “Supporting Anderson Center Consulting and Training actively promotes an inclusive environment for individuals with autism. Their training helps significantly in making Rhinebeck Bank branches welcoming to families with a child or adult with autism."
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    Jamie Bloom

    EVP, Chief Banking Officer & Chief Operating Officer, Rhinebeck Bank

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    "One of the key takeaways from our staff’s participation in ACCT’s Autism Supportive Environment program, was that becoming an ASE business doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. It’s something anyone and everyone can do!"
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    Melaine Rottkamp

    CDME, CTA, President & CEO, Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

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    "Excellent presentation: clear & organized. As a member of the Mt. Kisco Board of Trustees, and a Registered Nurse, this was an important educational tool for me."
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    Theresa Flora

    Deputy Mayor Mt. Kisco

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    "As a late-diagnosed autistic adult, this presentation was both respectful and informative about the autistic experience. Extremely understanding of business needs while also clearly communicating how an autistic person navigates the world."
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    Sharon Wolff