Membership
Membership runs on an annual renewal cycle. Membership is valid for one full year starting from the date we receive payment of membership dues. You will be automatically prompted to renew your membership. Membership is available to autistic children and their families, professionals in a related field, and supporters. Maintaining a membership base is vital to our continued operation as a nonprofit. Joining our community provides you with access to news, social programs, the resource library, and funding opportunities as they arise. From time to time we will host exclusive content for our members, such as photo and video from previous VSCA events.
Some services, such as respite funding, can only be made available to families pending Proof of Diagnosis. Once you have registered for your Family Membership, please submit your proof of diagnosis via the link in the sidebar. Families who have already provided proof of diagnosis do not need to resubmit upon membership renewal. Proof of Diagnosis is used for verification purposes only, and will be immediately deleted. Examples of Proof of Diagnosis include a physician signed document stating diagnosis and birthday, copy of original assessment, or an email copy of summary of funding indicating age (obtained by calling Autism Funding Unit [A.F.U.]).