Core Buddies Neurodiversity Inclusion Campaign

Help us raise $150,000 to expand Core Buddies’ mission of making public spaces truly inclusive for neurodiverse individuals and their families.

Our Story

At Core Buddies, we believe every mind matters. Yet, too often, autistic and neurodiverse individuals feel excluded in everyday places like restaurants, museums, and community centers. Families encounter environments that are too loud, too bright, or simply unprepared to meet their needs.

As parents and advocates, we’ve lived these challenges firsthand. We founded Core Buddies to bridge the gap between neurodiverse individuals and their communities, ensuring public spaces don’t just open their doors, but open their hearts.

The Problem

Families avoid outings because venues lack sensory-friendly spaces.
Staff in restaurants, theaters, and stores aren’t trained to support neurodiverse guests.
Neurodiverse voices are too often left out of conversations about accessibility.

Our Solution

Your support powers Core Buddies’ Neurodiversity Inclusion Program, which focuses on:

Sensory-Friendly Training – Teaching staff how to welcome and support neurodiverse individuals with patience and empathy.
Inclusive Design – Creating quiet rooms, sensory-friendly waiting areas, and access tools like sensory kits.
Certification Program – Awarding “Core Buddies Neurodiversity Inclusion” certification to public venues committed to lasting change.
Community Events – Hosting sensory-friendly family days, workshops, and awareness campaigns to celebrate neurodiversity.

Impact of Your Gift

Every donation whether large or small creates immediate impact:

$25 – Provides a sensory toy kit for a child.
$50 – Trains one staff member at a restaurant or museum.
$100 – Equips a venue with visual guides and sensory signage.
$250 – Funds a sensory-friendly quiet space setup in a community venue.
$500 – Sponsors a family-friendly inclusion event.
$1,000 – Certifies a local venue as “Neurodiversity Inclusive.”

Why Give?

Because inclusion is not optional, it’s essential. When neurodiverse children, teens, and adults feel welcomed, families thrive. Communities grow stronger. And everyone benefits from a culture of empathy and understanding.

Call to Action

💙 Donate today to help us create spaces where every individual feels safe, supported, and celebrated.

📣 Can’t donate right now? Share this campaign with your network and your voice helps amplify ours.

Together, we can make public spaces places of belonging for all.

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