Help FACT grow into our new STATE-OF-THE-ART AUTISM RESOURCE CENTER
FACT’s new Autism Resource Center is expected to open Early 2023!
FACT’s Autism Resource Center will be a state-of-the-art facility where FACT and other organizations provide a variety of complementary services to thousands of individuals with autism and similar disabilities in one single location in Hampton Roads. The new Center will be centrally located in Virginia Beach off I-264, making it easily accessible for families from around the region. By collaborating, cooperating, and cohabitating with an array of other nonprofits, FACT’s 21,900 square foot Autism Resource Center will provide an amazing opportunity to create a supportive, loving, and nurturing environment for these individuals and their families throughout their lifetime.
WHAT WILL IT INCLUDE?
FACT’s new Autism Resource Center will include:



WHO WILL IT SERVE?
1 in 44 children are now diagnosed with autism and the need for resources for these individuals is continuously growing. Many therapy providers, as well as our own programs and summer camps, have long waitlists for services. In 2020, there were 4,533 individuals with autism enrolled in public schools throughout Hampton Roads. The new Autism Resource Center is necessary to allow our organization, as well as others, to expand services and programs for families without limitations.
FACT’s programs benefit individuals with autism ages 6 to 40 years old. In 2021, FACT served 247 individuals through our social and recreational programs. The new Autism Resource Center will allow for FACT to broaden our target population through strategic partnerships with other organizations and nonprofits that serve individuals with autism under the age of 6, over the age of 40, and individuals with other disabilities. This will allow FACT's Autism Resource Center to benefit these individuals and their families throughout their lifespan by meeting their needs, such as:



STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
In an effort to serve as many individuals as possible, areas of the Autism Resource Center will be shared with those who serve individuals with autism and similar disabilities, including:
FACT’s Autism Resource Center will also make an impact in the community by partnering with other organizations to create jobs for individuals with autism and similar disabilities at the Autism Resource Center.
We estimate that renovations for our new Autism Resource Center will be completed in early 2023. Once the Center is open, individuals with autism and similar disabilities will be able to receive a large number of services in one, central location for decades to come. FACT plans to raise $3 million to make this Autism Resource Center a reality and become a staple of the Hampton Roads community for decades to come! Your generous contribution will provide the gift of acceptance and inclusion for thousands of individuals with autism over the next three decades.
LEARN MORE!
Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved and support our new Autism Resource Center.