Community Impact Award

Celebrating Grassroots Innovation in Autism Support

Recognizing Your Impact

Do you represent an NGO, Grassroots group, or Community collective in a Low- or Middle-Income Country (LMIC)?

Have you developed an impactful and inclusive autism support program that engages individuals with Autism and their families?

This is your chance to be recognized!

The Community Impact Award honours community-driven autism initiatives that create lasting change through inclusion, sustainability, and respect for neurodiversity.

Eligibility

Open to NGOs, grassroots organizations, and informal collectives from LMICs. One person from the group should register for the conference.

Programs must show measurable community-level impact.

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Showcase how your community is shaping inclusive futures for autistic individuals.
Submission Deadline

January 15th, 2026

Awards & Recognition
  • 1st Place: Rs. 25,000 (INR)
  • 2nd Place: Rs. 15,000 (INR)
  • 3rd Place: Rs. 10,000 (INR)

Recognition at the Closing Plenary, 3rd Global Autism Convention 2026.

Featured in the Innovation in Autism Support in LMICs Webinar (Jan 2026).

Key Dates

Submissions Open:

October 1st, 2025

Winners Announced:

Closing Plenary, GAC 2026