2024-11-08T12:44:37-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 300243440 AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA LOS ANGELES INC AUTI 4242991531 21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 500 Torrance CA 90503 Victor Lira Treasurer 4242991531 2024-11-08 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Autism Society Los Angeles Andrew Kopito 21250 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 500 Torrance CA 90503 302185 0 X www.AutismLA.org X 2013 CA MISSION: Autism Society of Los Angeles will empower individuals with Autism & other disabilities, their families, & professionals through advocacy, education & community support to ensure an equitable quality of life for all. 11 11 10 20 0 0 65120 33024 214689 269161 99 0 1366 0 281274 302185 0 0 0 0 129869 177236 0 0 0 102384 128172 232253 305408 49021 -3223 264437 324458 5842 69086 258595 255372 MISSION: Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA) will empower individuals with Autism and other disabilities, their families, and professionals through advocacy, education and community support to ensure an equitable quality of life for all. ASLA creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. VISION:We envision a future in which individuals with autism and other disabilities can actualize their potential and fully participate in their community throughout their lifetime. 0 0 56160 0 46547 ADVOCACY and SUPPORT: Support of the Autism and disability community in Los Angeles County at a local, state and national level. Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA) provides a FREE RESOURCE WARM LINE that provides valuable support for self-advocates, families and other members of the community. The Warm line is a non-emergency resource for anyone seeking support. ASLA provides assistance via phone and email on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need. ASLA has a long and successful history helping all individuals and families across disabilities, the community and life-span navigate systems of support. 201765 0 204466 EDUCATION: DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION, AND EDUCATING COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC. The Cross-Cultural INDEPENDENT FACILITATOR TRAININGS and Ongoing Support for the Self-Determination Program, facilitates training to members of communities who speak a language other than English. The primary training includes the areas required by the Self-Determination Law, with a focus on under-served communities, cultural competency and considerations. The secondary support is to the trainees as they develop as Independent Facilitators. Through the SPEAKER SERIES initiative, ASLA provides a platform for speakers to share experiences and knowledge in a range of topics including Fair hearings, SSI, IEP's, Regional Center services, IHSS, adult transition, crisis supports, employment and residential options. In addition, ASLA provides PROFESSIONAL TRAINING for teachers and support staff to assist with techniques for successful inclusion in the classroom and community. And to university students, organizations etc. to create an environment of acceptance and inclusion. Education continues to be one of ASLA's core competencies. 22903 0 18011 PUBLIC AWARENESS: Efforts to raise public awareness related to autism - publications, website, email blasts etc. ASLA provides trainings in order to increase AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE and INCLUSION in the community. Since 2006, we have trained over 9,000 officers and other 1st responders through the ASLA safety initiatives. We maintain an education partnership with LAPD Mental Evaluation Unit to educate officers on having positive interactions with the autism community. ASLA helps to improve the outcomes for our community members. The SELF-ADVOCATE SPEAKERS BUREAU provides the opportunity for adults with a disability to speak in front of audiences to create acceptance of differences. This diverse team includes all disabilities and modes of communication. This creates a bridge for employment and inclusion opportunities. 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Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 29 works of art were received from Salvador Dali Society and must be retained for 3 years. When these works of art are sold they will provide funds to further ASLA's mission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The unsigned 990 is presented to the board for comments before signing and submitting. 12c conflicts of interests are reviewed and actioned appropriately. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflict of interest is monitored through the board meetings on a case-by-case basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - 15c. Review process includes Board Members who have industry experience and have worked on other non-profit boards in the community. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 www.AutismLA.org Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - Documents available upon request.