NFAR is dedicated to building a more inclusive San Diego, and partners with organizations that are helping to include those with autism in a positive and meaningful way. These can have an educational, employment or leisure based focus. Neurodiversity has been shown to create more dynamic, creative and accepting environments for all persons.
Sharon Leon
NFAR Community Projects 2021
- 04 September 2020
- Grant News
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NFAR Community Projects 2021
Please check back in January 2021 for more information about NFAR's 2021 Community Projects.
Each year, funds raised by the Race for Autism help to support autism programs and new initiatives in our community. Together, we have supported over 90 major initiatives, increasing the learning, social, training and employment opportunities for those with autism in San Diego.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS
- Funds are to be used in the greater San Diego region.
- Funds are to be used for programs and/or research applicable to autism and ASD
- Funds are not to be used for general operating/OH costs
- CVs should be condensed to no more than 3 pages long.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions? Please email us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NFAR Teacher's Award Program 2021
- 30 June 2021
- Teachers Grants
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NFAR Teacher's Award Program 2021
Awards granted on December 1st
Description:
Autism affects one in every 54 children in the United States, and a growing number of students each year in classrooms across San Diego County. Autism often affects the way the individual receives and processes information. A person with autism may also have sensory issues that interfere with learning.
NFAR established a Program in 2005 that awards funding to educators to support the specialized academic needs of their students with autism. These awards give educators a vehicle for piloting different teaching tools, as well as funding of technology and programs that address key areas of concern for students with autism, such as social skills training, developing effective communication skills for verbal and non-verbal students, as well as reducing sensory and behavioral issues that interfere with learning.
Restrictions:
- Educators that may apply include Autism Specialists, Classroom Teachers, Speech & Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Resource Teachers.
- Funds are to be used for educational programs within the greater San Diego area, Grades Pre-K – Transition and Specialized College Programs
- Educational programs, materials, and equipment requested must be for the benefit of current students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (May benefit other students too, but must include those with an autism diagnosis.)
- NOTE: Educators can be awarded up to three consecutive years in a row. Then, they must wait a year before applying again, This only applies to those that have been awarded funding.
Timing:
To assist educators and the students they serve, the NFAR Teachers' Grant application period will be as follows:.
NFAR Teacher’s Applications opens: Aug 1
Applications are due: Sep 30
Teacher Awards Announced: Dec 1
Contact Information:
For questions about this application, please contact Grants Administrator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NFAR Parent's Group - Sep 9th
- 31 July 2020
- Mom's Group
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NFAR PARENT'S GROUP
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 9, 2020
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Topic: Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)
PERT provides emergency assessment and referral for individuals in a behavioral health crisis who come to the attention of law enforcement through phone calls from community members or in-field law enforcement request for emergency assistance. Join us to learn how PERT is working to protect your loved ones in our community.
Guest Speakers: Wes Albers, Community Liaison for the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)
Wes Albers, Community Liaison for the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT), is a retired Detective Sergeant and 30 year veteran of the San Diego Police Department. He’s a trained hostage and crisis negotiator and graduate of the FBI’s National Crisis Negotiation Course at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. He served as Staff Sergeant of the SDPD Emergency Negotiations Teams for more than a decade where he coordinated training, equipment, and field operations. Wes has developed and taught courses for Alliant International University and has trained negotiators from around the United States and beyond. Prior to joining PERT full-time in 2019, he has assisted PERT throughout the years in a number of ways ranging from training to field response. He is also part of the developmental team that authored the countywide School Threat Protocol.
To RSVP
HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING:
- Please RSVP by no later than Sep 9 by 4:00 pm on Eventbrite (as you usually do - link below.)
- On meeting day, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on Zoom. (Email sent by 10:00 am for early RSVPs and another at 5:00 pm.)
- Join the meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will start shortly.
- Haven't used Zoom before? It's easier than you think! Here's a quick video that shows you how to join a meeting.