Mick and Cheryl Gatto are the Founding Members of ‘Equal Access for Autism’. They have a grandson Dominic who is on the spectrum and because they are aware of the challenges facing those with additional needs and their families, they decided to start a foundation which can raise funds to and make a difference.
There are three other Board Members, two who have children with autism and a Chairperson whose executive background and experience will provide guidance relating to governance processes and outcomes necessary to achieve the goals of the Foundation.
OUR OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Foundation is to support adolescents and young adults with Autism who are dependent on support workers, family members and extended family to provide access to and use of safe recreational facilities and opportunities that are not currently available to them within their communities.
Provide services to these special people giving them the security
of inclusion allowing the comfort to their families knowing their loved ones are able to explore beyond their restricted mainstream
facilities.
To eliminate the feeling of exclusion and isolation so these people with special needs can enjoy recreational activities to the max.
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