Time to 'Walk the Walk'
We're out to make this year's Walk in the Park better than ever. Watch this site for updates and sponsor/signup sheets. Click on the photo at right to see a slide show from last year's event.

SECOND ANNUAL 'WALK IN THE PARK'
SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 25TH!
It's a great stroll for a great cause! Join us on Sunday, April 25th at 9 am at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. You'll be able to sign up right here on the website, so come back soon and see how you can contribute to fight autism.

Download a printable WALK brochure with application form. Click here.

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?

Contact IDEA at 203-334-IDEA (4332) for information on upcoming fundraising events and Open Houses. IDEA is open to your ideas: to sponsor an event, become an event participant, or get involved as a volunteer.

IDEA depends on volunteers like you to help recruit, organize and assist in events running smoothly! We know we can match you with a job that’s in line with your interests and experience.

Welcome

The Mission of IDEA is to promote and assure maximum independence and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities, such as autism, and their families.

To insure that persons with intellectual disabilities or autism have services provided so that each individual reaches their maximum capabilities and is able to secure opportunities for education, socialization, employment, recreation and full enjoyment of life to their highest potential.

IDEA’s objectives are to increase public awareness of the issues and concerns affecting people with autism and intellectual disabilities, their families, their schools and their communities.

IDEA is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the creation of educational opportunities for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities that result in the ability to lead a productive independent life.

IDEA is a resource for families dealing with the difficulties of raising a child who learns or processes information differently. IDEA can help families dealing with these issues both financially and with counseling.