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
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Registration Closed for Space to Belong!
Space to Belong registration is now closed.
UPDATED RESOURCE
2026 Activity Toolkit
We are excited to share our newly updated Accessible Faith Initiative Toolkit! Get activity ideas for Autism Acceptance Month and beyond, guidance for starting a disability ministry, and more! Best of all, it’s FREE!
MINISTRY RESOURCE
Special Needs Ministry Leader Highlight
We’re shining a light on the incredible work of Rev. Sylvia Taylor, who has led the special needs ministry at First Baptist Church of Glenarden for 17 years! You don’t want to miss this interview!
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 102 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
We Have Exciting News to Share!
Hello everyone! We hope this post finds you and your family safe and healthy! We have some exciting news to share with you. The Autism Faith Network is now an official nonprofit! We will be applying soon for our 501c3 status and hope to have that approved by April...
Special Needs Ministry Highlight: Reid Temple AME Church
Churches all over the United States have had to reconsider how they hold services after COVID-19 came on the scene. Prior to this global pandemic, many churches focused primarily on services inside the four walls, with a smaller emphasis on activities outside of the...
Special Needs Advocate Highlight: Salina Miller
Having a child with special needs can thrust a parent into unknown territory. It's a whole new world of thinking and living, but Salina Miller has embraced this journey and is helping others along the way. She is an outstanding advocate, not only for her son, but for...
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