Space to Belong 2026: Results and Impact of Creating Autism-Friendly Churches

Jun 22, 2026 | accessible faith initiative, blog

We were very excited to launch Space to Belong in April! Through this initiative, congregations received sensory-friendly items to help create more welcoming, accessible, and inclusive worship environments for autistic individuals and their families. We are grateful...

Apply for Space to Belong

Apr 13, 2026 | blog

Today (Monday, April 13th) is the big day in which you can apply for Space to Belong! Registration opens up at 8:00am EST. This initiative provides up to $100 worth of sensory toys, tools, and supports for places of worship seeking to start or enhance their sensory...

Space to Belong Frequently Asked Questions

Apr 8, 2026 | blog

We’re excited to launch Space to Belong on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8:00am EST! This initiative provides up to $100 in sensory supplies to help places of worship create a sensory room or sensory corner. We know you may have some questions, so we’ve taken the...

Our 2026 Toolkit is Now Available for Download!

Apr 6, 2026 | blog

We are excited to share that our 2026 Accessible Faith Initiative Toolkit is now available for download! Since 2016, the Autism Faith Network has been creating practical resources to support churches that want to take meaningful steps toward inclusion. This FREE...

Creating a Sensory Space with $100

Apr 2, 2026 | blog

There are many concerns that churches have when thinking about creating a sensory space. Do we have enough room? Do we have money in the budget? Where do we even start? All of these questions are valid. However, the good news is that creating a sensory space doesn’t...