CBAA Committee Organization and Needs

Committee:

Committee Description:

Adult Issues	The purpose of the Adult Issue Committee is to address the needs of and to help maintain services for adults with autism and the related spectrum disorders

Asperger's Committee	The purpose of the Asperger's Committee and address systems issues needed to support individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.

Social Events	The purpose of the Social Events Committee is to arrange appropriate social events/activities for individuals with autism and their families.

Advocacy/Legislative	The purpose of the Advocacy/Legislative Affairs Committee is to educate both school boards and local governments on autism related issues, as well as fostering relationships between school board members and city council members with CBAA.

Finance	The purpose of the Finance Committee is to raise funds to support th mission of CBAA.

Public Awareness	The purpose of the Public Awareness Committee is to increase awareness and understanding of autism through education, and community based activities and outreach.

Programming	The purpose of the Programming Committee is to determine and schedule guest speakers, arrange social activities.

New Parent Mentoring and Support	The purpose of the New Parent Mentoring and Support Committee is to provide support, advice and information to newly diagnosed families. This would include sending New Parent Packets, follow up phone calls, and making sure the family is aware of all of the services and supports CBAA has to offer.

Photographers	To photograph events and gatherings to put a face on CBAA

Strategic Planning Committee	The purpose of the Strategic Planning Committee is to organize and develop a strategic plan with both short and long term goals.

Web Site	The purpose of the Web Site committee is to choose, monitor and approve the content of the CBAA Web Site.