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The New Jersey Center for Outreach and
Services for the Autism Community,
Inc. (COSAC)
ALTERNATE NAME
COSAC
ADDRESS
1450 Parkside Ave., Suite 22
Ewing, NJ 08638
PHONE
609-883-8100
FAX
609-883-5509
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATORLinda S. Meyer, EdD, MPA, Executive Director
DESCRIPTION
A non-profit organization founded to assist families, individuals
and agencies concerned with the welfare and education of
children and adults with autism and related pervasive
developmental disabilities. COSAC is dedicated to promoting
services and providing a forum to develop and exchange
information to benefit those with autism, advocating for their
rights, increasing public awareness of autism, and obtaining
community support for individuals with autism. Individual/family
and organization memberships are available.
PROGRAMS
Autism Awareness Ambassadors: Volunteer program
encouraging autism awareness.
Action Advocates: offers legislative opportunities for systemic
change.
Support Groups: COSAC sponsors 12 parent and family support groups
throughout New Jersey. Support groups provide many
opportunities for parents to learn more about autism, to access
information about services and treatments, and to offer and
receive support. Most groups meet once per month with the
facilitation of a professional who is hired and supervised by
COSAC. Some meetings feature guest speakers on various
autism-related topics. All parents and family members of
individuals with autism are welcome. Call COSAC, 609-883-
8100, Ext 28 for meeting times and locations.
FOUNDED
1965
SUBJECTS
Disabilities Services
Advocacy
Education - Adult
Mentoring
Children and Youth
LAST UPDATED
2/08