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Tyler, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with autism shares his story

Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re celebrating! At AbleLight, we love and celebrate our autistic friends all year long and we’re excited for the opportunity to uplift them even more during this special month.

Harvey and Cathy in a Colorado Host Home

Celebrating over 100 Host Home Placements in Colorado

We recently hit a huge milestone worth celebrating: We’ve made 100 Host Home placements in Colorado! That’s 100 people with developmental disabilities who are able to live fuller lives and be more engaged in their communities—a huge win for us all.

Example of the Autism Wheel

Why the Autism Wheel is replacing the Spectrum

The autism wheel has become an accepted way of describing an individual’s autistic experience and is replacing the concept of the spectrum—for some very good reasons. Let’s get into it.