Thank You, Walkers!
IDEA appreciates all the volunteers, dignitaries and participants who made our first "Walk in the Park" a success. Click on the photo at right to see a slide show from the event.

Big News from IDEA
IDEA LEARNING CENTER will be opening on or about September 14. We are still accepting students for the Fall Term.

IDEA 'AFTER HOURS' will be a resource for parents of autistic children as part of the Lifetime Resource Center. IDEA is planning aftercare sessions, enabling parents to go shopping, have dinner and earn a little "downtime."

Become a member of IDEA and benefit from our ever-growing menu of services and extras.

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.