Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Arts ‘n Autism
\nLegal Name (if Different): Arts ‘n Autism Inc.
\nAlso Known As: A&A
\nMailing Address: 2625 8th Street
\nCity: Tuscaloosa
\nState: Alabama
\nPostal Code: 35401
\nMain Phone: (205) 247-4990
\nMain Fax: (205) 247-4990 (Call first only one line)
\nOrganization Website: www.artsnautism.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 26-2816759
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/01\/26
\nRequested Amount: $7,040.00<\/p>\n
Project Title: Implementing STEPS: Stepped Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Since 2023, Arts ‘n Autism(A&A) participated in a research-based project through the University of Alabama (UA) Center for Youth Development and Intervention. The UA provided extensive staff training in STEPS (Stepped Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Education Success) Curriculum. A&A recruited 26 participants ages 15-35 for the study. Each student was randomly assigned to a control or experimental group. The research project was a success. Now A&A is excited to pilot a program using the STEPS curriculum for teens and young adults enrolled at A&A. The project will include after school high-school and college students diagnosed with autism. STEPS Sessions are 2.0 hours weekly and guided by trained counselors and coaches. Sessions will last 12-weeks with four authentic immersion experiences. Steps is highly individualized, to meet the unique needs of each student. It is based on cognitive-behavioral model that emphasizes self-awareness\/acceptance of self, strength building, and goal-oriented behavior. SELF-KNOWLEDGE, SELF-DETERMINATION, and SELF-REGULATION are three critical elements which guide delivery of this program. Counselors consider how to address pivotal goals when selecting skills to focus on, problems to address, and practice to encourage. Students plan\/implement inclusion activities every six sessions. <\/p>\n
Currently resources are limited for young adults with autism. STEPS is shown to be a highly effective success \u2018tool\u2019 for these students. Arts \u2018n Autism\u2019s mission is to \u201cPrepare Students for What Comes Next\u2026\u201d A&A is dedicated to preparing our students to meet success. We celebrate each student\u2019s accomplishments. Many of these students have grown up from young children at A&A. We understand your foundations focus area does not include Alabama, but students with Autism need all the resources we can provide that will help enable them to engage, work, and give back to their communities. A&A humbly seeks your support to create lifelong success opportunities for students living with autism.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $24,040.00<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Stillman College Campus and Arts ‘n Autism Space Inkind ($1,200), Transportation for Immersion Activities provided ($800), Training through University of Alabama ($15,000)= $17,000 for STEPS committed<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Independent Pilot Beginning in the 2026 School Year
\nGeographical Area Served: Tuscaloosa City and County and surrounding counties in West Alabama
\nAge Group To Be Served: Ages 15-30<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Jan
\nContact Last Name: Sikes
\nContact Title: Program Founder and Current Development Director
\nContact Phone: (205) 246-6192 (mobile) or (205) 247-4990 (office)
\nContact Email: JanSikes@artsnautism.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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