We believe in uplifting every voice across the autism spectrum with love, purpose, and empowerment.
Autism Empowerment is an autistic and neurodivergent-led 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to enriching and empowering the lives of youth, adults, and families within autism, neurodivergent and disability communities. We believe that each person has gifts and strengths that can help make the world a better place.
Founded in Vancouver, WA, in June 2011, we are now in our 14th year serving communities across Washington and beyond. Our work is rooted in the Four Pillars of Positivity: 💚 Accept | ❤️ Enrich | 🧡 Inspire | 💜 Empower.
Spectrum Life Magazine is an autistic-led publication serving over 40,000 readers per issue in print and online. It features stories, resources, and insights from across the spectrum—and across the lifespan.
At SpectrumLife.org, we offer regularly updated columns by autistic voices including:
All digital issues are available free online, with 700+ partner sites distributing print copies across Washington, Oregon and beyond.
New in 2025! Our evolved version of the award-winning Autism Serves Kids Care Club. Helping Hands empowers autistic and neurodivergent teens, adults, and families to lead service projects with heart. Members choose causes they care about—ranging from disability rights and kindness to animal care and climate action—and help others while growing their own leadership and life skills.
New in 2025! A neurodivergent-led, collaborative space for autistic and neurodivergent creators to thrive in media, writing, visual arts, and performance. Through mentorship, storytelling, and content creation, AE-NCC nurtures creative expression and culture-building while honoring lived experience and identity.
A peer-led support group for autistic adults and neurodivergent allies. Meetings are held online the third Tuesday of each month, offering encouragement, shared stories, and connection. Learn more
We partner with schools, service providers, clinics, libraries, and recreation centers to distribute free resources and create safe, inclusive spaces. Our outreach includes sensory-friendly holiday events, resource fairs, Pride celebrations, and free Oregon Zoo ticket programs for families in need.
Autism Empowerment provides professional development, accessibility training, and keynotes that inspire and educate. From school districts and agencies to corporations and congregations, we bring insight and lived experience to every session.
Our co-founders, Karen Krejcha and John Krejcha regularly write blogs and make public statements addressing the evolving needs of autistic communities—from challenging ableism and misinformation to advocating for intersectional justice, mental health, and meaningful inclusion. Visit SpectrumLife.org and AutismEmpowerment.org for our latest updates.
In response to rising demand, we are developing new support and mentorship programs, expanding youth, adult and senior initiatives, and preparing to redesign our websites and media platform to make them more accessible and empowering for all.
This year, your support matters more than ever.
Due to rising print, shipping, and operations costs, coupled with increased demand for services and outreach, your contribution allows us to meet community needs with dignity and care. Every donation helps provide access to free, inclusive content and meaningful connections across Washington and beyond.
💚 Accept | ❤️ Enrich | 🧡 Inspire | 💜 Empower — When you give, you're investing in all four.
Whether it’s $5 or $500, your support builds a more inclusive world for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. You are part of the transformation.
Give with heart. Give with purpose. GiveBIG for Autism Empowerment.
Organization name
Autism Empowerment
other names
Spectrum Life Magazine
Tax id (EIN)
45-2455219
County Served
Clark County, Cowlitz County, Skamania County, Wahkiakum County, Lewis County, Pacific County, Thurston County, Multnomah County (Oregon)
Area of Focus
Mental Health & Health Care, Youth Development, Human Services
Address
P.O. Box 871676