Autism Society of Indiana

What Autism Society of Indiana does

Autism Society of Indiana (ASI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and one of 107 affiliates of the Autism Society of America. Founded in 1983 and operating with approximately 57 employees, ASI delivers services, advocacy, and educational resources to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families across all 92 Indiana counties. Its core service line is Direct Care, which provides Respite Care and Participant Assistance & Care (PAC) funded through the Indiana Medicaid Waiver and coordinated by four regional area managers covering Northwest, Northeast, Central, and Southern Indiana. Complementary offerings include specialized training programs for caregivers, educators, and first responders; safety resources such as picture communication boards and sensory-friendly backpacks; sensory-friendly events including Soaring for Autism, NeuroVibes Night, and the Ausome Fall Fest; and the Building Bridges Initiative, which targets minority and underserved communities affected by autism. ASI is governed by a local Board of Directors led by Rachel Gaspard and managed by Executive Director Courtney Wolley and COO Ashley Runyon, and operates under a "Navigating Neurodiversity" strategic plan focused on improving access, creating connections, and generating sustainability. Revenue is derived primarily from Indiana Medicaid Waiver reimbursement for Direct Care, supplemented by individual donations through the qgiv online giving portal, corporate sponsorships (Regions Bank, Today's Champions, Tactive, ImageFIRST, Empower Forward), specialty license plate proceeds, and merchandise sales via a Bonfire.com storefront. The organization has no disclosed proprietary technology or technology stack, and operates as a services-led nonprofit rather than a product or platform business.

Name

Autism Society of Indiana

Legal name

Autism Society of Indiana

Website

https://autismsocietyofindiana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Autism Society of Indiana is a Carmel-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the Autism Society of America, delivering Medicaid-funded Direct Care, training, advocacy, and sensory-friendly programming for individuals with autism and their families across all 92 Indiana counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAL

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAM

Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAH

Autism Sensory & Occupational Support (School-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Respite care services
• Disability advocacy programs
• Caregiver training programs
• Special needs resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through online giving portal (qgiv), corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events like Day of Giving. Website explicitly requests donations to support mission.
2. Medicaid Waiver Services: Direct Care services including Respite Care and Participant Assistance & Care (PAC) provided through Indiana Medicaid Waiver programs in all 92 Indiana counties.
3. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsors like Regions Bank sponsor events such as Ausome Fall Fest. Partner organizations contribute funding and support for programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Autism Society of Indiana provides Direct Care services (Respite Care and Participant Assistance & Care) to individuals with autism and their families across all 92 Indiana counties, funded through Indiana Medicaid Waiver. The organization also delivers specialized training programs for caregivers, educators, and first responders, hosts sensory-friendly community events, and operates the Building Bridges Initiative serving minority and underserved communities affected by autism.

Product overview

The Autism Society of Indiana operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of direct care, advocacy, and educational services for individuals with autism and their families across Indiana. The core offerings include Direct Care Services (Respite Care and Participant Assistance & Care) available in all 92 counties, specialized training programs for caregivers, autistic individuals, educators, and first responders, and sensory-friendly events like Soaring for Autism, NeuroVibes Night, and Ausome Fall Fest. The organization also provides safety resources including sensory backpacks and communication boards, maintains a comprehensive directory of ABA therapy providers statewide, and is developing 'The Hub' as a centralized digital resource platform. The Building Bridges Initiative focuses on underserved communities. All services are connected through advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal policy levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Building Bridges Initiative: A program that provides resources, information, and support to minority and underserved communities affected by Autism, and works to combat disproportional early intervention.

Products and services

• Direct Care Services Provides Respite Care and Participant Assistance & Care (PAC) services to individuals with autism and their families across all 92 counties in Indiana. Respite Care offers temporary relief for caregivers, while PAC services help individuals remain in their communities and promote independence. Funded through Indiana Medicaid Waiver.
• Building Bridges Initiative An outreach program providing resources, information, and support specifically targeted to minority and underserved communities affected by autism, working to combat disproportional early intervention through partnerships with healthcare professionals, community leaders, and public service workers.
• Training Programs Specialized training programs including Autism 101, Preparing for Adulthood, Emergency Preparedness, Day at the Statehouse, Preparing for Summer Break, Back-to-School Success, Internet Safety, Water Safety, Financial Preparedness Series, and First Responders training.
• Soaring for Autism An airport simulation experience that helps individuals with autism and their companions prepare for air travel by walking through key steps including TSA screening, boarding procedures, and airplane familiarization.
• Ausome Fall Fest A sensory-friendly celebration event for Indiana's special needs community and families, co-hosted with Ausome Indy and Down Syndrome Indiana, providing a safe and inclusive environment with fall festivities and community resources.
• NeuroVibes Night Adult game night social events for individuals 18 years and older on the autism spectrum, providing opportunities for social connection, entertainment, and community building.
• Sensory-Friendly Events Various sensory-friendly events including museum hours, Touch-A-Truck events, and other activities designed for individuals on the autism spectrum with sensory considerations and supportive environments.
• Safety Resources Sensory-friendly backpacks, picture communication boards for first responders, window decals, identification boards, and door hangers to promote safety and communication for individuals with autism.
• ABA Therapy Referrals A comprehensive list of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy centers across Indiana's four service areas (Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southern), connecting families with local ABA providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 picture communication boards distributed to first responders statewide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Regions BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Ausome Fall Fest event. Regions Bank co-sponsors this celebration created for Indiana's special needs community and their families.
• Today's ChampionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporting sensory-friendly backpacks for individuals on the spectrum and specialized training for first responders across Indiana. Also purchased picture communication boards for first responders statewide.
• Indiana State MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Sensory Friendly Hours - welcoming, supportive environment designed for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
• BRAIN LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BRAIN Lab at University of Notre Dame for sensory-friendly events including Touch-A-Truck Event at Veldman Family Psychology Clinic.
• Ausome IndymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of Ausome Fall Fest celebration for Indiana's special needs community.
• Down Syndrome IndianamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of Ausome Fall Fest celebration for Indiana's special needs community.
• TactiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent partner organization supporting individuals affected by Autism.
• ImageFIRSTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent partner organization supporting individuals affected by Autism.
• Empower ForwardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent partner organization supporting individuals affected by Autism.
• Autism Society of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - ASI is one of 107 affiliates. Founded in 1965, the Autism Society is the oldest and largest grassroots organization within the autism community. ASI works in tandem with ASA on national initiatives.
• Indianapolis AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Soaring for Autism event - provides airport facilities for individuals to experience travel process in a supportive environment.
• Piney Acres FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for Ausome Fall Fest event in Fortville, IN.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and autism services including respite, therapies, and family support across many states. Comparable to ASI in mission and service mix, but operates at significantly larger scale with established clinical infrastructure.
• The Arc: National disability advocacy and services organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Comparable mission (advocacy, family support, resource navigation), with local chapters operating like ASI's Indiana footprint.
• Autism Speaks: Largest autism-focused advocacy and research nonprofit in the U.S. Competes with ASI for donor dollars and policy influence, but operates at national scale with a research-and-advocacy rather than direct-service orientation.

Direct peers

• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit creating social and employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable to ASI's social programs (e.g., NeuroVibes Night) and employment-resource focus.
• Ausome Indy: Indiana-based nonprofit serving the special-needs community through programs and events. Direct local collaborator (co-hosts Ausome Fall Fest) and overlapping community-event and family-support mission within the same Indiana geography.
• National Autism Association: National nonprofit focused on autism safety, wandering prevention, and family support — overlapping directly with ASI's Safety Resources program (sensory backpacks, picture communication boards, ID boards).
• Autism Society of America: National parent organization of ASI and the largest grassroots autism organization in the U.S. (founded 1965). It operates the affiliate network ASI belongs to, sets shared mission priorities, and provides national resources like the Employment Toolkit referenced on ASI's site.
• Down Syndrome Indiana: Indiana state affiliate providing direct services, advocacy, and community events for individuals with Down syndrome. Co-hosts Ausome Fall Fest with ASI — same statewide nonprofit model targeting a related developmental disability community.

Regional players

• Disability Rights Indiana: Indiana's protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Comparable Indiana focus and advocacy orientation, though its mandate is legal protection rather than direct service provision like ASI's Direct Care.
• Family Voices Indiana: Indiana family-to-family health information center serving families of children with special healthcare needs including autism. Comparable caregiver-education and resource-navigation role for Indiana families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/autismindiana
• Xx.com/autismindiana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autism-society-of-indiana

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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