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Autism-Friendly, Hopebridge Approved

With help from our Hopebridge Stamp of Approval, discover the spaces and products that we’ve tested and trust to make all families feel welcome and supported.

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Hopebridge Stamp of Approval

At Hopebridge, we know how important it is to find spaces where your child can feel safe, supported, and included. That’s why we created the Hopebridge Stamp of Approval – a special recognition awarded to businesses, products, and places that demonstrate excellence in inclusivity, advocacy and/or skill-building.

Safe Spaces, Smiling Faces

Whether it’s a playground, a toy, or a local restaurant, the Stamp of Approval helps families identify resources that prioritize differing abilities and needs to create welcoming environments for everyone. This Stamp of Approval is designed to make it easier for families like yours to find businesses and tools you can trust–because every family deserves to feel understood and supported!

Learn more about the Hopebridge Stamp of Approval, plus one of the first local spots to receive the stamp:

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What Does it Take to be Hopebridge-Approved?

Our families and the autism community mean the world to us, so we hold our partners to a high standard–but it’s a standard we believe all businesses should strive for! Here is the criteria we review before offering our Stamp of Approval:

  • Organization is a Certified Autism Center (or holds another comparable autism certification), or it aligns with the Hopebridge mission through its autism advocacy
  • Business is open to autism training and education for their staff from Hopebridge or other related organizations
  • Business, service or product upholds a positive reputation in the community while serving children with autism and/or sensory needs
The Stamp of Approval offers families suggested businesses, product and services, but Hopebridge works independently from these organizations and still recommends individuals personally review them to make sure they are the right fit for their child and family. All resources that hold the Stamp of Approval receive continuous review from Hopebridge, which reserves the right to remove it if practices show it is no longer in alignment with our mission.

 

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Sensory-Friendly Music and Stories

The books and music in our Circle Time Curriculum have Hopebridge’s Stamp of Approval. Get a peek at some of the story time and song options we use for school prep in our centers, plus a Spotify playlist to practice at home!

GET THE LIST

Autism-Focused Events

From sensory-friendly activities to center celebrations to advocacy events, find inclusive and welcoming events fun for the whole family!

EVENTS NEAR YOU

Scottsdale Resources

Do you live in or around Scottsdale, Arizona? We’ve found some additional autism-friendly experiences, retailers and restaurants just for you.

ARIZONA SPOTS

Help Us Recognize an Autism-Friendly Champion

The Stamp of Approval recognizes a wide range of businesses and resources, from Certified Autism Centers to those that offer (or accept from Hopebridge!) specialized training for their staff.

From books to podcasts to libraries, we’ve found a number of helpful resources to share, but we need your helping our families find even more autism-approved spaces, services and products in and around our therapy centers’ communities!

Do you know of a local dental office, barber shop, museum, restaurant or other business that is dedicated to bettering the lives of those with autism, sensory sensitivities and/or disabilities? We are currently accepting nominations for businesses across the country that are making a difference. Please fill out the form here to nominate your business or another that has made an impact on your child or family.

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