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"Please consider a donation to the Autism Society of Texas to help local autism community families as they face this disaster. The Autism Society of Texas is working hard to make sure affected families have the resources they need. https://austinautismsociety.greatfeats.com/donate?utm_campaign=harvey"

The Autism Society of Texas has set up a Hurricane Harvey Disaster Fund for autism families. 100 percent of all contributions will be used to help individuals and families impacted by the hurricane who are also impacted by autism. Funds will be used for immediate short term needs such as helping individuals and families with flooding by providing temporary housing, cleaning supplies, food, clothing, sensory support items etc. If funds remain after helping on an immediate basis, then funds will be used for longer term recovery issues such as relocation, anxiety and stress related issues, etc. All funds will be tracked and a comprehensive report of use of funds will be made available to donors.

Flooding and wind damages to a family or individual impacted by autism often creates issues and problems beyond such safety, clean up, relocation, etc. While each family and individuals impacted by autism will have different issues, common challenges will be the sudden onset of change to a person’s life, loss of routine, loss of a familiar environment, etc.

Texas Autism Families: If you are displaced or having difficulties due to Hurricane Harvey, please see the following list of resources for shelter and support. You can also call our office at 512-479-4199 or the national Autism Source line at 1-800-3-AUTISM (328-8476). We will be monitoring the situation and offering help where we can. Please stay safe! http://www.texasautismsociety.org/hurricane-harvey-resources-for-texas-families/

Hurricane Harvey: Resource List

If you have any cell or internet service, please contact the following organizations for Harvey support. You can also call our office (512) 479-4199 or the national office (1-800-3-Autism or 328-8476) for autism navigational or emotional support.

If you are looking to donate to support Autism families in Texas, please click here to make a donation to the Autism Society of Texas. We are working with families directly to get them the supports that they need.

Donate here: https://austinautismsociety.greatfeats.com/donate Please select “in honor of/in memory of” and type “Harvey”. Thank you.

Checks or cash donations can go to our office is 300 E. Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 205, Austin, TX 78752. Please indicate “Harvey” in a note, or the check memo line. Thank you.

Red Cross: Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/disaster-safety-for-people-with-disabilities#Plan-Ahead

Texas Health & Human Services

https://www.dads.state.tx.us/hurricane/

Texas 211

https://www.211texas.org/211/ Provides a voluntary registry for people who need assistance and evacuation in the case of a hurricane or natural disaster. The public may register year-round. Registry information will be forwarded to local Offices of Emergency Management (OEMs). Local OEMs have the responsibility for coordinating evacuations.

State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR)

https://publicregistry.csr.utexas.edu/enroll/

STEAR provides citizens with a means to voluntarily register their needs during an emergency response. This registry was developed for people who need assistance during an emergency response, including evacuation assistance during a hurricane response.

Austin Disaster Relief (aid throughout Texas, not just Austin)

https://www.adrn.org

FEMA

https://www.fema.gov/

READY.GOV

https://www.ready.gov/

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies

Hotline for Harvey: Phone: (800) 626-4959

Website: http://www.disasterstrategies.org/?fref=gc

http://disasterstrategies.org/application/files/3815/0370/1936/DisasterSurvivors-Hotline.pdf

Portlight

Hotline for Harvey: (800) 626-4959