Independence Academy Receives $200,000 Grant for Autism-Focused Tutoring Program

Independence Academy receives $200,000 grant for autism-focused tutoring program

Independence Academy in Indianapolis receives a $200,000 grant to support students on the autism spectrum through a high-dosage tutoring program.

Centre for Diverse Learners receives substantial grant

'This grant has been instrumental in allowing us to upgrade our technology infrastructure, which will significantly improve our ability to serve the community,' said Carolyn Rankin-Boutin, Executive Director at Centre for Diverse Learners.

STEPS in the Community: Pilot Trial Offers Promising Pathways for Autistic Adults Transitioning to Independence

Up to 70,000 autistic teenagers enter adulthood in the US each year, yet many report feeling unprepared for the leap. The Stepped Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Success (STEPS) programme is a goal-oriented intervention designed to bridge this gap: participants identify real-life aspirations—like arranging a mock job interview or planning a solo bus journey—and practise the skills they need for independent adult life. In a 2025 pilot …