For many people with disabilities, support stops at 21.
The need
doesn’t.
When transition programming ends, it leaves a large gap in its place with little or no bridge to a rich, meaningful life.
A Growing
Issue
The numbers deserve attention. The autistic deserve action.
1
36
ARE DIAGNOSED
with AUTISM
This is up from 1 in 44 in 2018 and just 1 in 110 in 2006. The prevalence of autism increased 6-15% each year between 2002 and 2020. (CDC)
90
%
ARE UN-
or UNDEREMPLOYED.
In 2019, only 19.3% of people with disabilities in the U.S. were part of the labor force, while 32% of them were part-time. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
1
4
are
socially
isolated.
Autistic people are up to four times more likely to experience loneliness, which is a major source of intense life distress. (Quadt et al)
services
expire at
age
21
Laws like the 1975 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act only mandate the availability of education and services until the age of 21.
Everyday activities can pose real obstacles to adults with autism and IDD.
Here’s how we’re making those barriers disappear.
In the last two years, we’ve nearly tripled the number of REVELers we serve, increasing chances for friendships and connections that extend beyond our walls.
We take trips and outings daily, so REVELers can discover new hobbies, work on skills, connect with peers, and escape bubbles of isolation.
By providing learning opportunities in other environments, we create consistent chances for REVELers to transfer their skills to the world.
Across 400+ volunteering initiatives, REVELers are changing perspectives and challenging enduring stereotypes about people with IDD and autism.
