Mission Areas
The development of five “core competencies” as a means to implement the ARMS Mission and Vision is proposed the ARMS new strategic plan. Those areas include:
Support
- Encouraging and fostering a strong grassroots network that is an integral part of a larger community
- Creating local connections
Advocacy
- Proactively informing, influencing, guiding and developing public policy at the federal, state, and local levels in collaboration with the greater disability community
- Advocating for multi-disciplined approaches to autism research
- Advocating for inclusion, participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families
Education
- Providing accessible and relevant information that supports stakeholder ability to make informed choices
- Maintaining an authoritative body of autism information and knowledge
- Supporting proactive community outreach and education
Services
- Building capacity within local communities for service delivery to individuals and their families
Research
- Translating research results into applied practice in everyday lives
- Identifying and promoting research that will improve the lives of people on the autism spectrum and their families
Vision Statement
Autism Resources of the Mid-South is a leading voice and resource of the autism community in education, advocacy, and support. Autism Resources of the Mid-South is committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Autism Resources of the Mid-South accomplishes its ongoing mission through close collaboration with a successful network of chapters, members and supporters.