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
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
Manna from Heaven
Registration for Manna from Heaven has closed. We have reached capacity with our funding. This initiative provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need.
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Donate to our Nonprofit!
We accept donations all throughout the year! Your tax-deductible donation will support our three main initiatives: Manna from Heaven, Cheerful Giving, and Space to Belong. Thank you for supporting our cause!
UPDATED RESOURCE
2026 Activity Toolkit
We are excited to share our 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!
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
Creating Space to Belong
Church services often include bright lights, loud music, and large crowds. This can lead to sensory overload for autistic persons. A sensory corner or room can help provide a calming space for short breaks when needed. To help with this issue, we are launching a new...
2026 Accessible Faith Initiative Activities
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we are excited to announce our 2026 Accessible Faith Initiative activities! This annual initiative helps places of worship create welcoming and supportive environments where autistic individuals and their families can thrive and...
2025 Year in Review: Impact, Inclusion, and Hope for 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for what God has done this year! Despite a short and unexpected hiatus, we were able to achieve meaningful growth, deeper community partnerships, and expanded support for autistic individuals and their families....
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Email: info@autismfaithnetwork.com
Call: (404) 500-8229