Hands in Autism® networks with professional learning communities (PLCs) across the country to share ideas, experience, knowledge, and more.
A PLC is a group of individuals committed to collaborative learning that may involve:
A powerful example of our PLC work is our affiliation with the Indiana Interagency Autism Coordinating Council (IIACC), which was established by legislative action in 2005 and has been facilitated by HANDS in Autism® since 2014. The IIACCC is part of the Autism Engagement Network (AEN), a PLC that promotes partnership, collaboration, and a unified voice across various systems, organizations, communities, and individual stakeholders statewide. Our annual and ongoing efforts are guided by a systematic evaluation of statewide and regional need.
The AEN's structure fosters networking, engagement, and information sharing to ensure that autism services at both the state and community levels are informed by stakeholders. This ultimately impacts individuals and families throughout Indiana.
Current focus areas of the IIACC:
Justice and public safety, cultural responsiveness, and transition to adulthood.
