awareness | acceptance | inclusion
Welcome to the Autism Faith Network
“If there’s any space that should be equipped to welcome autistic people, it should be places of worship.”
—Tonya Nash, Founder of the Autism Faith Network
Upcoming Event
Accessible Faith Initiative
We will soon be announcing activities for our 2024 Accessible Faith Initiative! This is our 9th year hosting this event and we want this to be our best year yet! Activities will kickoff in April in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.
New Resource
2024 Activity Toolkit
Did you know that going to church can be difficult for autistic persons and their families? The lighting, sounds, crowds and social expectations can be very overwhelming without proper support.
New Resource
2023 Prayer Guide
We believe that it is important to nurture the faith of children through worship and prayer. This belief includes children with disabilities, and we are happy that you are partnering with us to spread this important message.
Our History
The Autism Faith Network began in 2016 with the goal of equipping faith-based communities to become more autism friendly. Here’s how it got started.
Our Mission
We seek to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world! Learn more about our mission and goals.
Our Participants
Over 74 churches have participated in the Autism Faith Network since 2016! We hope to partner with more in the coming year! See if one of our churches is near you!
Our Latest Blog Articles
Registration is Open for the 2023 Manna from Heaven Initiative
We are now accepting applications for our 2023 Manna from Heaven Initiative! This event provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need. As a reminder, here are the requirements that must be met to apply. Who can apply? Autistic persons Parents or...
Register for the 2023 Manna from Heaven Initiative!
Registration will open for our 2023 Manna from Heaven Initiative on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 8:00AM EST! This initiative provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need of food. We are very thankful for our generous donors who make Manna from...
Donate to our 2023 Giving Campaign!
We are making great progress towards our 2023 annual giving campaign! This special online fundraiser will run throughout the month of October. Funds raised through this giving campaign will support our three main initiatives: Accessible Faith Initiative helps places...
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Email: info@autismfaithnetwork.com
Call: (404) 500-8229
