Gap Fire
If you or a family member has been displaced by the Gap Fire and you need assistance, please call the office at 805-560-3762 and leave a message with your contact information.  We are checking messages frquently and will get back to you ASAP.   We have also left contact information at the American Red Cross Shelter which is located at San Marcos High School at the corner of Turnpike and Hollister Avenue.

Our Mission

The mission of this site to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Support, education, advocacy, and an active public awareness form the cornerstones of ASA Santa Barbara's efforts to carry forth its mission.

ASASB proudly introduces: ACCESS [Click here]

Santa Barbara Autism Community Comprehensive Education and Support Service (ACCESS) -- Autism and Your Child: A Guidebook for Parents. [En ESPAGNOL]
This parent-friendly packet of information and resources is designed to assist and support parents of newly-diagnosed children on the autism spectrum as they enter into the service delivery system, confront the often confusing array of therapies and interventions, and seek to meet the conflicting needs of various family members.  It will be available in hard-copy and online in both English and Spanish. [click here]

UPCOMING EVENTs

Surf & Beach Day
with the Santa Barbara Seals
Saturday August 16th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Leadbetter Beach
[Get the PDF]

Read about the last events [Here]

Latest News

Read past news...

Autism event a big success

On behalf of the Autism Society of America-Santa Barbara Chapter we would like to thank Sharon Blewis of the Vintners Association of Santa Barbara County... [Read the rest]
From: http://www.lompocrecord.com

ASASB in the News
April 7th, 2008
Board of Supervisors honoring AAM View the proclamation. [PDF]

ASASB President Marcia Eichelberger and VP Sandy Shove receiving the Autism Awareness Month Proclamation from the Mayor and City Council of Santa Barbara.  Mayor Marti Blum is presenting the proclamation. [ Photos Courtesy of Robert Bernstein] more photos

NEWSLETTERS

Are you a parent of a child with autism or Aspergers or a related disability and interested in visiting legislators in Sacramento or participating in rallies or legislative hearings?  Please contact the ASA Office. ASA-Santa Barbara has received funds from the Fund for Santa Barbara for parents to attend these empowering types of events. Call 560-3762.  Leave a message if no one answers.

Donate to ASA Santa Barbara

Want to help us with donations?

Donate your car, boat, mobile home, or RV to Cars4Causes and name Autism Society of America Santa Barbara as the beneficiary.  You can receive full book value for your donated vehicle.  They will tow your vehicle at no charge.  They do all the DMV paperwork and prepare your vehicle for sale.  No smog certificate needed.  Contact Cars4Causes at 805-988-8899 or toll free at 1-800-766-2273.