FAQ
Answering your questions about Membership
How do I become a member?
Becoming an Autism Life Center member couldn’t be easier! Simply click here for our membership form. Fill it out and click send. Starting 2020 there will be a $5 membership fee. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member!
How much does it cost to become a member?
All 2019 memberships are currently FREE!
Starting January 1, 2020, all Autism Life Center memberships will be $5.00.
wHAT DO i GET AS A MEMBER?
As a member you will receive:
First to receive information about all upcoming events, training, support meetings, etc.
Exclusive Autism Life Center bi-annual newsletters.
Official “thank you” from us for supporting our mission and programs.
cAN i BECOME A MEMBER IF i DON’T LIVE IN aLLEN cOUNTY?
Absolutely! Anyone can become a member. You do not have to live or work in Allen County. If you have a passion and desire to help people with Autism, learn more about it, find out how to connect with other families, what’s available in our area, etc. our membership is for you!
How do I renew my membership?
In December we will send you an email reminding you that your membership is about to expire. At this time we’ll encourage you to come back to our website and renew your membership.
Is my information kept private?
Yes! Autism Life Center will not share your information to anyone.
Can I cancel my membership and receive a refund?
You may cancel your membership by emailing us at autismlifecenter@gmail.com, however, we do not offer refunds on the $5 membership fee.
Answering your questions about Support Group
Can professionals come to the meetings?
Yes! We encourage both families and professionals to come to our Autism Support Meetings. We strive to build a strong community of autism awareness and acceptance.
Can I bring relatives and friends with me to the support meetings?
Again, Yes! We encourage families to bring friends and relatives with them. We want to build a strong community of autism awareness and acceptance.
Can I attend the meetings if I don’t live or work in Allen Co?
Yes! There are no county lines according to Autism Life Center! Even if your visiting from out of town and need support you are welcome to join us. As long as you are touched by someone with Autism, we welcome you to come to our support meetings.
When are the Autism Support Meetings?
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month, except June, July, August and December. Meetings start at 6:00pm and end at 7:30pm. For more information on our meetings click here.
Do I have to talk and share during the Autism Support Meetings?
Absolutely not. We have families come to ask questions and share and we have families who prefer to listen. We are here for you. It’s whatever you feel most comfortable doing.
Can I bring my child with me to the Support Meetings?
We do not have child care available at the support meetings as of now. Typically, meetings are for older teens and adults. If you have specific questions please email us at autismlifecenter@gmail.com or call us at 567-825-8921.
Answering your questions about Donations
Are donations to Autism Life Center tax deductible?
Yes! We are a 501c3, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
How do I make a donation to Autism Life Center?
To make a tax deductible donation, simply click the DONATE button at the top of our website.
We thank you for your support! We couldn’t continue to grow our programs with your support.