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Central Illinois Autism Association

The Peoria Regional Chapter of the Autism Society of America, giving small grants and running a monthly support group in Pekin.

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The practical details

Ages servedAutistic individuals and their families across central Illinois
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WherePeoria and central Illinois
Address507 East Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
Phone(309) 686-1177 ext. 2241
Services offeredSupport Groups
Funding takenNot published — ask when you call

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What this is, in plain language

The Central Illinois Autism Association, the Peoria Regional Chapter of the Autism Society of America, awards small grants toward autism-related costs for central Illinois families, therapists, teachers and autistic individuals, paying vendors directly. It also runs the monthly Journey Autism support group in Pekin and a separate group for young autistic adults.

Getting started

Call 309-686-1177, ext. 2241, to ask about grant eligibility or the monthly Journey Autism support group in Pekin, which provides childcare and refreshments.

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What they say about themselves

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  • The Central Illinois Autism Association, the Peoria Regional Chapter of the Autism Society of America, gives small grants to central Illinois families, therapists, teachers and autistic individuals.
  • Its Journey Autism support group meets the first Monday of each month at First Baptist Church in Pekin, with childcare and refreshments provided.
  • The chapter also runs a separate Young Adults with Aspergers Support Group.
  • Annual membership costs $40.
  • Functions as a grant-making rather than direct-service organisation — it awards small grants toward autism-related costs for families, therapists, teachers and autistic individuals in Central Illinois, with payment sent directly to vendors rather than to individuals.

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