Welcome to BAC

Black Autism Coalition

“Do not fear people with autism, embrace them. Do not spite people with autism, unite them. Do not deny people with autism, accept them, for then their abilities will shine.” — Paul Isaacs

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Mission

To promote a culture of acceptance, understanding, and empowerment  in the lives of individual and families with autism in the black and brown community.  

 

Vision

All individual of color with autism will have access to resources that promote a robust quality of life.

Core Values

Acceptance

We Promote a culture of acceptance for all individuals with autism.

“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” – Nathaniel Braden

Empowerment

We strive to empower individuals with autism to achieve their highest quality of life.

Autism can’t define me, I define autism” — Kerry Magro

Respect

We respect individuals with autism regardless of their challenges.

“Remember people with autism have feelings too.” – Anonymous

Advocacy

We fight for equality for every autistic individual.

“Do not fear people with autism, embrace them. Do not spite people with autism, unite them. Do not deny people with autism, accept them, for then their abilities will shine.” — Paul Isaacs

Our Founder

Cynthia Laine is a mom of 4 brilliant boys, two of whom are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Cynthia and her husband did not receive an instruction manual on how to care and advocate for their boys. The many challenging moments of isolation and confusion is what has brought her to this work of advocacy and support through BAC. Cynthia is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University where she obtained an Associate degree in Travel and Tourism and a Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management. She currently works as a financial coach educating families on how to build their legacy.

Cynthia is also an Haitian Creole interpreter and translator for IEP meetings in many cities of the Massachusetts’ school system. Cynthia is a council member of the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, Charting Life Course Ambassador, a member of the Inaugural Advisory Board for the Massachusetts Association of Haitian Parents, a Lend fellow, Families Leadership Series alumnus and a Crocker fellow.

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