The Autism Directory is a charitable organisation based in the United Kingdom. It aims to pull together useful resources and information concerning autism in the UK, and signpost it from the directory in order to help those living with autism get the help they need.
History The Autism Directory was launched in November 2010 at Ashgrove, a specialist school for autism in Penarth South Wales by Assembly Member Janet Ryder. Penarth Times In September 2011 The Autism Directory achieved its Charity Status and is registered with the Charities Commission.
The Directory The main activity is the directory which categorises the resources and information about autism into a number of categories (examples below). The directory is UK wide and is user generated so it relies on the community and businesses in local areas to help build the directory. The Autism Directory.com Health Treatments & Therapies Education Personal Support Living Support Money Matters Recreation & Leisure Autism Friendly places to go Other Resources e.g. Events, Conferences, Training, Books Magazines etc.
Autism Friendly Mark The "Autism-friendly" mark is awarded to those companies that have received Autism Awareness training from various approved organisations including The Autism Directory itself. It shows that this particular company has a basic awareness of autism and acts as a good indicator to any potential customers.
Trustees and Management Steve White - Chairman Rob Warlow - Treasurer Carmen Gray - Secretary Russell Davies - Trustee Paul Guns - Trustee Chris Barber - Trustee Wayne Lewis - Trustee Chris Price - Trustee Nadine Honeybone - Founder & CEO Gareth Tarrant - Charity Operations Officer Suzanne McCabe - Head of Support Joanne Howe - Head of Services Steven Crichton - Directory Manager
References
External links The Autism Directory