Autism Life and Living, Inc.
About Us
Helping Youth & Young Adults with Autism and Related Needs Thrive
Autism Life and Living (ALL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Arizona, founded by a dedicated mother of two young men with autism. Driven by the urgent need for long-term housing and meaningful support options for her sons and others like them, she created ALL as a beacon of hope for youth and young adults with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). ALL provides programs designed to empower neurodiverse individuals through life skills education, workforce development, social engagement, relationship-building classes, and resource navigation. With a long-term vision of creating a safe, inclusive independent living community, ALL is committed to ensuring that the most vulnerable among us have the opportunity to live self-directed lives filled with safety, dignity, and purpose.
“We’re not a service you access. We’re a community you belong to” ~Lisa Schey, Founder & CEO
🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ALL! 🧡
Today’s the day for costumes, candy, and a little spooky fun!
Whether you're trick-or-treating, celebrating with friends, or handing out goodies, we hope your Halloween is filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of treats! 🍬
🌧️ And with rain in the forecast, be sure to get out there before Mother Nature joins the Halloween festivities!
Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy every BOO-tiful moment!
💙💚 Happy Halloween from your friends at Autism Life and Living!
#HappyHalloween #AutismLifeAndLiving #HalloweenFun #AllForALL
🎃👻 A Little Halloween Fun at ALL! 🧡
Who says learning can't be a little SPOOK-tacular?
Today, our Life Skills class got into the Halloween spirit with some festive fun, smiles, and a little holiday magic! 🕸️🍬
At Autism Life and Living (ALL), building life skills is about more than learning everyday tasks. It's also about making friends, sharing experiences, and enjoying the moments that bring us together.
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and Happy Halloween! 🎃
🎃🎃 ➡️➡️Now it's your turn! What are YOU dressing up as this Halloween? Tell us in the com🎃👻 A Little Has🎃👻 A Litt#🎃👻 A e🎃👻 Ai#CommunityAndConnectiontyAndConnection
Independence is built one everyday skill at a time.
ALL’s Life Skills Program helps teens and young adults, ages 16+ practice real-world skills such as cooking, clothing care, home maintenance, safety, financial literacy, health and wellness, and more.
These may sound like everyday tasks. But every new skill can build confidence, choice and greater independence.
autismlifeandliving.org/life-skills-program/
#LifeSkills #AutismLifeAndLiving #Independence #AllForALL
🎄 Bring the Magic of the North Pole Straight to Your Living Room! 🎄
Want to create lifelong holiday memories for your kids, grandkids, or community? Enter our exclusive Santa Raffle to win a special, private visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Every entry helps support Autism Life & Living and helps us support ALL's mission of inclusion, independence, community, and spread joy to local families this season.
🎁 Ready to win? Click the link below to enter the raffle today!
👉 secure.qgiv.com/for/santaraffle/event/amagicalvisitfromsantamrsclause/
Please share this post with friends, family, and local groups to help us spread the word and make this season extra bright!
#SantaRaffle #HolidayFundraiser #SantaIsComingToTown #CommunityFirst #ChristmasMagic #HolidayCheer #PhoenixAZCommunity
THANK YOU for Balling for ALL! 💚💙🏓
To our players, spectators, partners, prize donors, volunteers and everyone who helped spread the word — thank you for making Ball for ALL: Pickle for Purpose such a meaningful community event.
Your support helps Autism Life and Living continue creating opportunities for greater independence, inclusion and connection.
We’ll be sharing more photos and highlights soon. For now, know how grateful we are to have you in the ALL community.
Learn more about the ALL, our awesome community and why we do events like this: autismlifeandliving.org/
#BallForALL #PickleForPurpose #ThankYou #AutismLifeAndLiving #AllForALL
Awesome!! Well done!!
Certified Autism Center
Autism Life and Living has worked with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to be designated as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). Our staff has completed training and certification in best practices when assisting autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. By undergoing additional autism-specific training, the goal is for our team to be better equipped to provide better service and experiences to all. Learn more about what it means to be a Certified Autism Center™
How It Started
The Concept
One of the most compelling and foundational stories we share about Autism Life and Living (ALL) is the story of our inception. ALL was founded by a determined single mother of two young men with autism. Her journey of navigating the challenges and triumphs of raising her sons highlighted a significant support service and housing gap for young adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).
This gap left many families struggling to find suitable and supportive environments where their children could thrive independently. Her experience and vision led to the creation of ALL, driven by the belief that these vulnerable individuals are not only capable of learning and achieving independence but also of becoming self-determined, productive members of society. This story is a testament to the power of a mother’s love and advocacy, demonstrating how personal struggles can inspire significant community change and support.
Lisa and her boys-2007
Statistics Matter
Why We Do What We Do
Our 2025 Impact:
$98K
In-Kind Donations
$457K
Revenue Generated
1,230
Volunteer Hours
44
Classes/Events Held
385
Individuals Served
334
Stakeholders
Your Support Makes a Difference
Financials
At Autism Life and Living, Inc., we are committed to making sure your donation has the greatest impact. We prioritize keeping costs outside of our programs as low as possible, ensuring that most of your contribution directly supports those in need. This means you can trust that your generous gift is helping fund initiatives that are shaping a better future for the children in our community.
Meet Our Mascot and The Community She Will Call Home
ALLy the Squirrel at Oak Tree Ranch
The symbolism of our names:
Oak Tree Ranch
The Mighty Oak
- Strength
- Great Potential
- Generosity
- Resolve
- Stability
- Protection
ALLy the Squirrel
Squirrels
- Social
- Close-knit
- Prepared
- Hardworking
- Playful
- Goal-oriented
