Creating Opportunities and Empowering Lives

Creating Opportunities and Empowering Lives

1 in 31

Autistic Children Diagnosed

1.1 M

Reaching Adulthood Over the Next 10 years.

85%

Unemployment Rate for Autistic Individuals

Finding Their Voice, Their Passions & Their Future.

The National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) is a San Diego nonprofit offering support for autistic individuals through programs focused on employment, social development, and community support. Founded in 2003 with a belief that autistic individuals deserve a chance to learn, play, work and grow into their potential, we are dedicated to expanding their options and building autism programs and resources that help them reach their goals.

Our Programs and Services

NFAR is helping neurodiverse individuals take that next step into the workplace with a comprehensive approach that helps the participant identify areas of strengths, build job skills, and confidence!

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NFAR Social is designed to engage autistic and other neurodivergent individuals—and welcomes all community members—by bringing people together for shared experiences that are fun, social, and meaningful.

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NFAR Connect meets monthly to learn from guest speakers, share resources, and enjoy connecting with others in our autism journey.

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NFAR Talent helps businesses bring in the right neurodiverse talent for the job. We offer a variety of employer services from education, consultation and placement to help fulfill their needs.

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We are dedicated to building an inclusive San Diego community, by working with organizations that create opportunities to include autistic individuals in positive and meaningful ways.

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Every year we award educators with funding to support the specialized academic needs of their neurodiverse students. These funds help to expand options for learning and make the learning process fun!

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You can be a SUPERHERO for Autism! NFAR’s annual fundraiser in Balboa Park is a family friendly event that raises awareness, funding and understanding during Autism awareness month.

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Recognized for Excellence in Cybersecurity

We’re honored to have received the San Diego Business Journal’s Cybersecurity Stewardship Award, celebrating our commitment to protecting data and innovation.

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Proud to Be a San Diego Regional Preferred Partner

We have been named a Regional Preferred Partner by the San Diego Regional EDC for our contributions to innovation, business growth, and community impact.

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Committed to Transparency & Accountability

We’re proud to have earned Candid’s Gold Seal of Transparency, reflecting our dedication to openness, impact, and responsible stewardship.

Recognized for Excellence in Cybersecurity

We’re honored to have received the San Diego Business Journal’s Cybersecurity Stewardship Award, celebrating our commitment to protecting data and innovation.

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Proud to Be a San Diego Regional Preferred Partner

We have been named a Regional Preferred Partner by the San Diego Regional EDC for our contributions to innovation, business growth, and community impact.

San Diego Region EDC Preferred Provider

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We’re proud to recognize the organizations whose support helps us expand our impact and drive meaningful change.

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FAQ

We are proud to offer a variety of services and resources for San Diego’s autistic adults, parents of autistic adults, and advocates, including specialized vocational training programs, social workshops, job placement assistance, parent groups, workshops for educators, a Teacher’s Grant Awards Program, and a variety of services for employers.

Our programs are open to all neurodivergent adults, their parents, or advocates in the San Diego community. Please see each program for specific eligibility.

NFAR’s Vocational Training Center is conveniently located in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego just off the I-15 freeway and Carroll Canyon Road, and with MTS bus service from the Miramar College transit center.

NFAR
9825 Businesspark Ave.
San Diego, CA 92131

Creating a Better Future, Together!

Your donation is greatly appreciated, and has an Immediate Impact towards improving the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their families.