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Mission
CWRU for Autism Acceptance strives to create a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Greater Cleveland area. We not only aim to raise awareness about autism, but we also provide CWRU students with local opportunities to become educated about autism and to join us in both advocating for and assisting individuals with autism. We partner with various on-campus and community organizations that directly benefit the Cleveland autism community. Additionally, our unique Sparties Running Program gives student members the opportunity to serve as volunteer coaches to children on the spectrum. Through a shared love for running and exercise, the program promotes friendships among our running buddies on the spectrum, their neurotypical peers, and our volunteer coaches.

Membership Benefits
- Become directly involved in working with the autism community by volunteering through the Sparties Running Program or organizations in the Great Cleveland area
- Raise awareness of autism and promote acceptance by collaborating with other groups at CWRU
- Learn more about ASD by listening to other's experiences, watching shows/movies, and attending speaker events