About Step Up for Autism

Step Up for Autism was created thanks to a group of Chautauqua County parents who were frustrated by having to travel outside the local area in order for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to access training so that they could learn social skills. Proceeds from Step Up for Autism go to Filling The Gap, Inc. Most of the money raised is directed to The Resource Center’s SUCCESS Program, which stands for “Supporting, Understanding, Changing, Coping, and Everyday Social Skills” and other related programs for Autism.

The 2017 Step Up for Autism walk was extremely successful with many parents, volunteers, over 100+ walkers and additional people from the community joined in during the walk. Over $40,000 has been raised since 2010 through registration, sponsorship, and donations.

About Filling The Gap

Filling the Gap, Inc., is a supporting organization of The Resource Center for the development of services for individuals with disabilities or other challenges in Chautauqua County.

About The Resource Center

Started in 1958 by parents who wanted better lives for their family members, The Resource Center (TRC) is one of the largest human service organizations in Western New York. TRC provides a comprehensive array of supports to assist individuals with disabling conditions in living productive, meaningful lives as valued members of their community. The Resource Center works in concert with Filling the Gap and TRC Foundation to raise resources to meet the unfunded needs of persons with disabilities now and in the future.