Create a Ripple Effect—Together, We Can Make Waves
Since 2007, The Make Waves Family Foundation has supported community-based programs to empower adults on the Autism Spectrum. By partnering with experts in residential, social, educational, and employment programs, we aim to break barriers and create opportunities for meaningful, independent lives. We fund innovative programs that can be scaled and replicated, helping individuals with ASD and other neurological disabilities become productive, vibrant community members. Together, we believe we can create a ripple effect and Make Waves™ for lasting change.
In the next 10 years, 500,000 people with autism will transition to adulthood.
We help fund organizations and initiatives that provide meaningful support for adults on the spectrum in an effort to help ease the transition into adulthood.
Our Efforts
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The U Can Employ initiative, led by Els for Autism, aims to increase employment opportunities for individuals with autism by equipping companies with the training, consultation, and support needed to build inclusive workplaces. Supported by the Make Waves Foundation, this initiative empowers people with autism to lead meaningful lives and contribute as valued community members.
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The Autism Society’s Becoming an Autism-Informed Organization course package aims to bridge the gap between the lived experiences of Autistic individuals and workplace culture by equipping employers with the tools to create more inclusive environments.
Registration is now open for the first course, Understanding Autism and the Workplace, supported by the Make Waves Family Foundation, which supports the Autism Society’s latest employment initiative. This introductory course offers insights into Autism, neurodiversity, and workplace challenges while highlighting the importance of accommodations and disclosure. Participants will learn practical strategies to foster acceptance, understanding, and meaningful change within their organizations.
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Over the next five years, the Make Waves Family Foundation is giving $1 million to the First Place Global Leadership Institute to create the Make Waves Center for Community Development.
The center aims to fuel a new marketplace of supportive housing and community options through replicable, sustainable design, programming and development strategies.
You can read more about The Make Waves Center for Community Development here.
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There is an urgent need among law enforcement agencies to provide trainings with proven strategies on how to improve communication and de-escalate conflict with people on the spectrum.
Make Waves is proud to initiate and sponsor a law enforcement training led by The Autism Society of Inland Empire for law enforcement agencies in Orange County, CA.
Together we can Make Waves.
Make Waves Family Foundation has been funding community based programs since 2007. We aim to break the barriers that challenge adults on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through community engagement, advocacy, empowerment, and fundraising campaigns.
Our Efforts
We donate to organizations that provide meaningful support for adults on the spectrum. Whether it’s through equal employment opportunities, replicable housing models, or social engagement programs- our aim is to foster programs that provide opportunities for autistic adults to lead happy, fulfilled lives.
About Us
The Make Waves Family Foundation is a culmination of work done by the Roth Family to motivate and inspire others to get involved in supporting the Autism community.
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Help us in our effort to fund organizations that support adults on the autism spectrum in living happy, fulfilled lives through employment opportunities, replicable housing models, healthcare initiatives and more.
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