Start a Community Program
getting started
Thank you for your interest in starting an ACEing Autism program in your community! We are excited to continue expanding across the United States and are very interested in connecting with you to help us achieve our mission.
Community Process
As you review the information below, keep in mind that every location has at least two leaders in order to provide the best support possible for our parents, participants, and volunteers. All high-school Program Directors are required to have at least one adult as a co-leader, on and off court.
Program Directors are responsible for planning and running a successful weekly tennis program using the ACEing Autism curriculum. They are responsible for recruiting volunteers and participants, logistics, and communication with the incredible community they form while running the program.
All great things start with a conversation and connection. If you’re interested in learning more about starting a program, the best thing you can do is review the First Serve Community Manual and schedule an Introductory meeting so we can start a conversation with you!
We love to plan ahead, so all community-based program launches are planned 4-6 months in advance. You will receive support from the ACEing Autism staff during all steps of the process.
Step 1
4-6 months prior to launch.
Step 2
4-5 months prior to launch.
Step 3
3-4 months prior to launch.
Step 4
1-2 months prior to launch.
Step 5
What We Provide
Liability Insurance
Autism on-court support (as needed)
Marketing support
What We Ask From You
A commitment of at least 2 years
To find a location, volunteers, and a minimum of 5 participants
Ability to run 2 sessions a year with a length of 6 weeks per session
Leadership from at least 2 individuals