Stairway to STEM

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Building the Foundation

As one of our contributors puts it, he has seen too many poor college transitions: just as students move into a new environment, we whisk away the support and accommodations they were accustomed to. Autistic students and their families simply need more tools and resources to support successful college transitions — and educators need more exposure to the perspectives and teaching methods that help students with an autism spectrum diagnosis thrive.

We are giving students the tools to build a sturdy foundation — not just for their immediate academic future, but for their whole lives. Thank you for being part of this mission. Your support has helped us grow far beyond what we expected since we launched in 2018.

We have published a free e-book, we produce a podcast, and we are building more resources for an ever-larger community of students, families, and educators. Our mission is to be the one-stop resource on autism and the transition to college.

Please consider contributing. Your support lets us keep empowering autistic students. With your help, we can reverse the trend of negative transition outcomes — greater opportunity and acceptance for autistic students benefits us all.

— The STS Team

Other ways to give

  • Email us to give by check, arrange a gift, or discuss a corporate sponsorship: info@stairwaytostem.org
  • Sustaining donors, philanthropic foundations, and corporate sponsors are welcome — contact us and we will find the right fit.

Your donation is tax deductible. Stairway to STEM is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Where your gift goes

  • Free guides, e-books, and checklists for students and families.
  • Podcast and video series sharing first-hand experiences.
  • Resources and training for educators and institutions.
  • Events and conferences that connect the community.

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