A-Town

06/07/2025

Stop by to visit A-Town and hundreds of other exhibitors at the annual Family Cafe Disability Conference in Orlando, Florida, next weekend (June 13-15). For more information and to register, click here: https://annual.familycafe.net/e/thefamilycafe
Registration is FREE for people with disabilities and their families!

02/05/2025

Conversations that need to be had in the community. Most of the inquiries we get about A-Town are looking for solutions for individuals with moderate-to-severe autism. What do you all think about housing that's inclusive of severely autistic individuals? What's the magic formula that avoids both the stigma of historical "institutionalization" and the current shortcomings of the home-and-community-based-services model?

The current housing crisis for adults with severe autism isn't just about availability – it's about survival. While we've made strides in supporting many individuals on the autism spectrum, we're failing those with the most complex needs: adults with severe autism who also face severe-profound int

12/02/2024

This Giving Tuesday, you have the power to change lives.

A-Town's mission is to build a supported residential community for adults with autism in the Tampa Bay Area—a place where they can live, thrive, and belong. But we need your help to make it happen.

For too long, adults with autism have faced barriers to independence and inclusion. Most have no choice but to live with aging parents or siblings, a situation that is unsustainable and leaves families without long-term solutions.

Every dollar you give brings us closer to our goal of creating a community where adults with autism have the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.

Join us this Giving Tuesday. Together, we can turn dreams into a home!

11/29/2024

08/11/2024

Interesting read: even the wealthy and connected acknowledge the crisis of lack of appropriate housing choices for high-needs individuals.

Colin Farrell is launching a foundation in honor of his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome. The actor opens up to PEOPLE about their life together, saying he thinks his son James is "magic."

08/08/2024

05/30/2024

04/13/2024

WOW! What a wonderful event with a fantastic turnout! Over 200 people came to enjoy "In A Different Key" at the gorgeous Tampa Theatre on Thursday night. Afterward, a panel including Raquel Pancho, ADA Coordinator for the City of Tampa; Denise Barnes, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities and CARD-USF; and Taneka Bowles, CEO of The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience and Philanthropist, discussed how A-Town can begin to build a community supporting people with Autism here in Tampa.
If you missed it, we're sad we didn't get to meet you! But stay tuned for more A-Town programming!

04/11/2024

Tonight! Tonight!

04/08/2024

Confirmed for our panel discussion on Thursday: Taneka Bowles, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and wife of Todd Bowles, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

Join A-Town at its free screening of "In A Different Key" at the fabulous Tampa Theatre!

04/02/2024

Here's a great way to support a great organization: The Autism Acceptance Center - Nonprofit Resale Boutique. A portion of the game's proceeds to go directly support its important work here in Tampa!

4/13/24 @ 4:10 PM - Autism Awareness Ticket Package