(April 29, 2021) – In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education (Cultivate BHE) hosted its inaugural Autism Awareness and Acceptance Walk on April 3, 2021. This nationwide event brought together more than 150 participants from across the country to run, walk, or hike proudly wearing blue to spark meaningful conversations and shine a light on autism acceptance.
Through this collective show of support, Cultivate’s event also raised donations for the Autism Society of America, a national nonprofit network that supports more than 600,000 individuals and families each year through education, advocacy, and community building. The success of the walk highlights the power of awareness and community engagement in promoting inclusion and support for neurodivergent individuals.
In addition to the walk, Cultivate BHE expanded its impact through a coordinated Autism Acceptance Month Food Drive, donating over 500 pounds of canned goods, non-perishable food items, and diapers to food pantries across the country. Beneficiaries included the San Antonio Food Bank, Tinley Park Food Pantry, and Mid-South Food Bank, among others. These efforts underscore Cultivate’s commitment to serving not only neurodivergent children and families but also the greater community, making a difference wherever possible.
“At Cultivate, we celebrate autism by embracing the strengths and diversity it brings to our world,” said Sharon Beak, Outreach Manager. “Our walk and food drive were just two of many ways we show our support, and we’re incredibly grateful to every participant and donor who joined us in making this month so impactful.”
Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education provides individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and adolescents in homes, learning centers, and communities across the U.S. Rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and family support, Cultivate uses evidence-based strategies infused with play, motivation, and meaningful goals to help children grow their skills and independence.
If you or someone you know is seeking support or is interested in ABA therapy, Cultivate’s Team is available to help connect families with services tailored to their child’s unique needs.
About Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education
Founded in 2015, Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education (Cultivate BHE) is a mission-driven organization committed to helping individuals reach their fullest potential. With operations in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, Cultivate adopts a family-first approach and offers specialized interventions for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Cultivate is proud to be accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence® (BHCOE), reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence, ethical standards, and continuous improvement. As active members of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), Cultivate also contributes to the advancement of best practices and collaboration across the field of autism services. For more information about Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education, please visit cultivatebhe.com.
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