Grantee Database
Autism Society Inland Empire
Grant Year
2026-27
Grant Program
Impact Projects
Award Amount
$15,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, Autism Society Inland Empire will implement a regional, artist-led visual arts initiative that expands public exhibition opportunities for youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Through a regional Call for Art, approximately 50–75 neurodiverse artists will participate in a coordinated exhibition series during Autism Acceptance Month 2027 at the San Bernardino County Museum, Ontario Museum of History & Art, and S.C.R.A.P. Gallery (Student Creative Recycle Art Program). California Arts Council funds will support exhibition production and presentation, framing and installation, accessibility accommodations, partner stipends, community engagement activities, and production of an annual community art calendar that extends visibility of participating artists throughout the Inland Empire.
Organization Summary
Autism Society IE provides a range of community-based programs and services designed to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), as well as their families, across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. ASIE’s core programs focus on increasing access to inclusive opportunities that promote social connection, skill development, and meaningful community engagement.
A key component of ASIE’s work is its inclusive arts programming, which offers accessible pathways for creative expression and public recognition. Through ongoing virtual and in-person art classes, community art events, and public exhibitions, individuals with Autism and I/DD are supported in developing and sharing their artistic work. ASIE has also produced an annual community art calendar since 2013, featuring artwork created by neurodiverse artists and serving as both a recognition tool and community outreach resource.
In addition to arts programming, ASIE offers social and recreational programs that foster peer connection and reduce isolation, as well as educational workshops and resource-sharing and system navigation and other supports for individuals and families navigating Autism/I/DD across the lifespan. ASIE also partners with the Inland Regional Center to provide job training/placement opportunities and initiatives to address disparities for people of color, including early start services and a community of practice for Spanish-speaking and Native American individuals/families with ASD/I/DD. These programs are designed to be inclusive and responsive to diverse needs, incorporating flexible participation options and supportive environments.
ASIE also engages in community partnerships with local organizations, schools, and cultural institutions to expand access to inclusive spaces and increase representation of neurodiverse individuals in public settings. Through these combined efforts, ASIE works to build a more inclusive, accessible, and supportive community where individuals with Autism and I/DD can thrive.
Organization
Autism Society Inland Empire
Address
420 N MCKINLEY ST STE 111 # 118
CORONA
92879-6504
County
Riverside
Region
Inland Empire
Website
Congressional District
California's 42nd congressional district
State Assembly District
District 60
State Senate District
District 31
