Happy Y.A.W.A.
Happy Young Adults With Autism
HAPPY Y.A.W.A. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young adults with autism achieve independence and happiness.
Making a difference in the lives of young adults with autism
We want to make a difference in the lives of young adults with autism by educating society about what independence means for these young people. For our organization, independence goes beyond obtaining a job, it’s achieved only through the full realization of the YAWA’s in all facets of their lives. Our goal is to make young adults with autism HAPPY while they reach their independence.
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Young Adults With Autism
The Secret of Success
Young adults with autism deserve to be HAPPY, while achieving their independence through different approaches in their lifestyle. This includes: enrichment and independent living activities, entertainment, socializing with peers, inclusion in activities of young adults without disabilities and employment, among others.
HAPPY Y.A.W.A. will help young adults with autism through their transformation from their parental homes to independent housing, from school to the workplace, from one setting to the other where they can live and become independent members of their community.
COMMUNITY
Young adults with autism, families, sponsors, supporters, vocational education and other resources and providers.
RESOURCES
Programs, projects, education and advocacy initiatives to support HAPPY Y.A.W.A. vision.
Independent and Happy
HAPPY Y.A.W.A emerges as an initiative of the parents of Fabio-André Sanchez, a 23 year old, young adult with autism.
His parents always strove to identify the best resources and options for their son to achieve an independent adult life. However, as adulthood got closer they realized that options are very limited and necessarily focused on achieving HAPPINESS.
Happy Y.A.W.A.
Mission
The mission of Happy Y.A.W.A. is to create a community of young adults, aged 18 to 30, where they can live and perform daily routines, with a social and entertaining agenda, educational tools and assistance, and the support from various networks within the community.
Happy Y.A.W.A.
Vision
Our vision is for Young Adults with Autism to live independently, as everyone is entitled to. We envision their wellbeing, as any parent wishes the best for their children.
1 in 68
Children are diagnosed with autism
90%
Adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed
1.5 million
People in the U.S. with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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