NARPAA.org :: Welcome!

What's the problem here?
Why the urgency?
There is now a national crisis in services to adults with developmental disabilities, especially residential services, and especially to those with autism. The most critical issue is woefully inadequate funding. We cannot allow another generation of our adults with Autism to go without the vital services that any humane society knows is necessary for a life of dignity and worth. PDF: Click Here for full text

How do I choose a provider?
Every state has different rules, regulations and procedures for finding and arranging for residential services. Your first step should be to contact your states Developmental Disability agency. A listing of state Developmental Disabilities Service agencies is available here. You can click here to view a list of NARPAA member agencies.

The United Voice of the Autism Residential Services Community

Founding meeting in New Orleans, March 2, 2002

MISSION: To assure the availability of residential services and other supports for adults with autism throughout their lives.

GOALS: Some of the goals of NARPAA are identified as follows:

Promote best practices and quality standards through training
Open access to underserved populations
Exchange information members and partners to promote efficiency and effectiveness
Promote effective public policy relating to the needs of adults with autism

One of the first projects undertaken is an Autism Specific, immersive training project aimed at direct care and immediate supervisors in autism-specific, residential, adult programs in community integrated settings. To read the proposal for this project, click here.