CHANGING UNDERSTANDING. MAKING ROOM FOR DIFFERENCE.
Autism awareness & acceptance
Understanding opens the door to inclusion. SFTH brings conversations about autism into communities, onto the radio and into public life.
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Inclusion, in everyday life.
Six connected areas of work. One shared purpose: opportunities for children, families and communities to thrive.
LEARNING THAT STARTS WITH THE CHILD.
Early intervention & inclusive education
Every learner deserves the opportunity to participate. The Arthur & Zwannah First Autism Classroom is at the heart of SFTH’s educational story.
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NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO NAVIGATE ALONE.
Family & caregiver support
Families hold essential knowledge about their children. SFTH’s work recognizes caregivers as partners and advocates in their own right.
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LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS. SHARED ACTION.
Community mobilization
Sustainable inclusion grows through trusted local relationships. SFTH works with community organizations to bring families and advocates together.
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GROWING THE SKILLS THAT MAKE INCLUSION POSSIBLE.
Capacity building
Children and families need people with the knowledge and confidence to support them. SFTH invests in learning among educators, volunteers and community partners.
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FROM COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE TO LASTING CHANGE.
Advocacy & policy
Access to learning, health and public life depends on systems as well as services. SFTH brings community experience into national conversations about inclusion.
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MAKE ROOM FOR POSSIBILITY
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