Autism Now An Initiative of The Arc

Autism NOW gathers, organizes, and disseminates readily accessible, high-quality resources and information related to community-based services that support independent living and self-determination, treatment protocols that promote community-based experiences, and evidence-based interventions. We provide resources and information in core areas across a person's lifespan. This initiative also fully engages and involves self-advocates and families in the planning, leadership, and implementation of activities. Offering quality resources and information and multiple opportunities to engage in the information exchange and knowledge transfer, Autism NOW utilizes a state-of-the-art website and evaluation system.

Autism NOW hosts free webinars that can introduce or expand your knowledge on several critical subjects, including safety, social security disability insurance, early intervention, and information pertinent to military families. And if you've missed a webinar, you can watch past ones in our webinar archive.

Local & State Advocacy Service Organizations

• Access LA
• Caddo Smart Start
• Families Helping Families Region 7
• Advocacy Center of Louisiana
• Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
• Louisiana Citizens for Actions Now
• Louisiana Together Education ALL Children

State Services

• Department of Louisiana Health & Hospitals
• Americans with Disabilities Act Services Information - LA State Capital

Fight Fraud, Waste & Abuse

Exceptional Lives

 Local Policies

Visitation Policy for ICF-DD Facilities