The Island Autism Group (IAG), is a well-established non-profit that serves autistic children and their families on Martha’s Vineyard. Since its inception, IAG has helped autistic children on the island access extracurricular programs, equipment and any other resources necessary and beneficial for their development. IAG has developed a vision of an Island Autism Center, a place on Martha’s Vineyard where children and adults with autism can live life to their fullest potential. This ambitious plan will offer housing and programs, including:

A Hub House to serve as a base for day programming, offices, commercial kitchen, library, media room, gathering space, and living space for interns and guest lecturers.
Five residential units which will house 12-18 residents.
A micro farm to provide opportunities for physical skill development and to promote healthy eating.
Therapeutic and enrichment programs tailored to the individual needs of residents and program participants.
Community inclusion through ongoing partnerships with Island organizations and businesses.

This is a critical project and vital resource; we have identified ~200 year-round residents, including 56 school-aged children diagnosed on the autism spectrum, undiagnosed adults, and family members impacted by autism, all of whom could benefit from the Center. Thanks to our generous supporters - including MVYouth - we have already raised more than $1 million for the Hub House, but we need to raise another $2 million to complete this phase. Site demolition and groundbreaking are underway - help us make this project a reality!