Autism Empowerment is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization devoted to enriching and empowering the lives of youth, adults, and families within autistic and neurodivergent communities. We promote a culture of Autism Acceptance and believe that each one of us has gifts and talents to make the world a better place. Wherever you identify in your life journey, Autism Empowerment is here to meet you along the way with acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment for the road ahead.

At Autism Empowerment, we believe that every autistic person—regardless of age, ability, or support need—deserves dignity, voice, and opportunity. We stand for equity without erasure, compassion without competition, and unity without conditions. There is space for all of us at the table. We are here for the whole spectrum.

The vision we work toward is an inclusive society that respects youth and adults on the autism spectrum, empowering each person to reach their highest potential and live their best life. We offer innovative and inspiring programs, training and services, and opportunities for leadership and volunteerism.

We aim to serve people of all ages and abilities throughout the lifespan. Each of our programs promotes our Four Foundational Pillars of Positivity:

Accept – Enrich – Inspire – Empower

We appreciate you taking the time to visit our Autism Empowerment website. We are a positive organization with passionate people who focus on individual, family, and community education, outreach, and support. What makes us unique from most autism-related organizations is that everyone on our Board of Directors and in key roles is either diagnosed on the autism spectrum, has autistic family members, or both! As proactive autism and disability allies, we believe each one of us is an Ambassador for Acceptance of All Abilities in our home, family, community, and world.

Our home base is in Vancouver, Washington, where our community outreach programs serve the Southwest Washington and Portland, Oregon metro area.

Our educational multimedia programs, including Spectrum Life Magazine, AE’s Neurodivergent Creators Collective, and the Autism Empowerment Podcast, have a broader reach throughout the West Coast, the United States, and globally.

Our Winter 2026 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine recently arrived and is now in print and online! This is our 32nd issue, and distribution is taking place now throughout the end of January! Individual blog articles will also be been posted at SpectrumLife.org. 

Find a copy here or order a subscription now!