{"id":1946,"date":"2025-12-09T22:58:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/?page_id=1946"},"modified":"2026-08-07T16:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T16:51:29","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n    var state = sessionStorage.getItem('jobFairPopupState');\n    if (state === 'dismissed') {\n        \/\/ fully dismissed for this session \u2014 show nothing\n    } else if (state === 'minimized') {\n        document.getElementById('jobFairBubble').style.display = 'block';\n    } else {\n        setTimeout(function() {\n            document.getElementById('jobFairPopup').style.display = 'flex';\n        }, 1200);\n    }\n});<\/p>\n<p>function minimizeJobFairPopup() {\n    document.getElementById('jobFairPopup').style.display = 'none';\n    document.getElementById('jobFairBubble').style.display = 'block';\n    sessionStorage.setItem('jobFairPopupState', 'minimized');\n}<\/p>\n<p>function expandJobFairPopup() {\n    document.getElementById('jobFairBubble').style.display = 'none';\n    document.getElementById('jobFairPopup').style.display = 'flex';\n    sessionStorage.setItem('jobFairPopupState', 'expanded');\n}<\/p>\n<p>function dismissJobFairBubble() {\n    document.getElementById('jobFairBubble').style.display = 'none';\n    sessionStorage.setItem('jobFairPopupState', 'dismissed');\n}<\/p>\n<p>document.getElementById('jobFairPopup')?.addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n    if (e.target === this) minimizeJobFairPopup();\n});\n<\/script><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<style>\n        * { margin: 0; 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color: #555; }<br \/>        .gala-image img { width: 100%; max-width: 400px; height: auto; display: block; margin-left: auto; }<br \/>        .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 4rem 2rem; }<br \/>        section { margin-bottom: 0; }<br \/>        .section-title { font-size: 2.2rem; color: #06505c; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: center; }<br \/>        .section-subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #666; text-align: center !important; margin-bottom: 3rem; max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; display: block; width: 100%; }<br \/>        .about-section { background: #f8f9fa; padding: 2rem 2rem 4rem; text-align: center; }<br \/>        .about-content { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }<br \/>        .about-content p { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: #555; }<br \/>        .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 3rem; }<br \/>        .service-card { background: white; border-radius: 10px; padding: 2rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; border: 3px solid #06505c; display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }<br \/>        .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }<br \/>        .service-card h3 { color: #06505c; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>        .service-card h3.school-title { font-size: 1.25rem; }<br \/>        .service-card p { color: #666; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.7; flex-grow: 1; }<br \/>        .service-card .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; height: 70px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem; }<br \/>        .service-card .btn-small { font-size: 0.75rem; }<br \/>        .services-flip-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; margin: 2rem auto 3rem; max-width: 1000px; padding: 0 1rem; }<br \/>        .services-flip-card { perspective: 1000px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer; }<br \/>        .services-flip-inner { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; transition: transform 0.6s; transform-style: preserve-3d; }<br \/>        .services-flip-card.flipped .services-flip-inner { transform: rotateY(180deg); }<br \/>        .services-flip-front, .services-flip-back { position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; backface-visibility: hidden; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; }<br \/>        .services-flip-front img, .services-flip-back img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }<br \/>        .services-flip-back { transform: rotateY(180deg); }<br \/>        .join-mission { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06505c 0%, #078199 100%); color: white; padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem; }<br \/>        .join-mission .section-title, .join-mission .section-subtitle { color: white; }<br \/>        .join-mission .section-subtitle { margin-bottom: 2rem; }<br \/>        .mission-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }<br \/>        .mission-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-radius: 10px; padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }<br \/>        .mission-card h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>        .mission-card p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.7; flex-grow: 1; }<br \/>        .mission-card .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-top: auto; }<br \/>        .testimonial { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06505c 0%, #078199 100%); padding: 4rem 2rem; text-align: center; }<br \/>        .testimonial-content { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }<br \/>        .testimonial .section-title { color: white; }<br \/>        .testimonial blockquote { font-size: 1.4rem; font-style: italic; color: white; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.8; }<br \/>        .testimonial-author { font-size: 1rem; color: #cbb777; margin-bottom: 2rem; }<br \/>        .donate-section { background: white; color: #333; padding: 0 2rem 4rem; text-align: center; }<br \/>        .donate-section .section-title { color: #06505c; }<br \/>        .donate-section p { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 700px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; color: #555; }<br \/>        #news .container { padding-bottom: 2rem; }<br \/>        .news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }<br \/>        .news-item { background: white; border-left: 4px solid #cbb777; padding: 1.5rem; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }<br \/>        .news-item h3 { color: #06505c; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }<br \/>        .footer { background: #06505c; color: white; padding: 3rem 2rem 1rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }<br \/>        .footer-content { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }<br \/>        .footer-section h3 { color: #cbb777; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }<br \/>        .footer-section ul { list-style: none; }<br \/>        .footer-section ul li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }<br \/>        .footer-section a { color: #ccc; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }<br \/>        .footer-section a:hover { color: #cbb777; }<br \/>        .newsletter-signup input { padding: 0.75rem; border: none; border-radius: 5px; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }<br \/>        .newsletter-signup button { padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; background: #cbb777; color: #06505c; border: none; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; transition: background 0.3s; }<br \/>        .newsletter-signup button:hover { background: #b8a566; }<br \/>        .social-links { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }<br \/>        .social-links a { display: inline-block; width: 55px; height: 55px; background: #cbb777; border-radius: 50%; text-align: center; line-height: 55px; transition: background 0.3s; color: #06505c; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3rem; }<br \/>        .social-links a:hover { background: #b8a566; }<br \/>        .footer-bottom { text-align: center; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: #ccc; }<br \/>        @media (max-width: 768px) {<br \/>            .news-ticker { padding: 0.85rem 1rem; }<br \/>            .ticker-content { gap: 2rem; }<br \/>            .ticker-text { font-size: 0.95rem; }<br \/>            .ticker-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 0.9rem; }<br \/>            .ticker-btn { padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }<br \/>            .hero { padding: 0; }<br \/>            .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }<br \/>            .hero-image-container { padding-bottom: 0; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1; }<br \/>            .hero-image { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<br \/>            .hero-text { text-align: center; }<br \/>            .hero-text .button-group { justify-content: center; }<br \/>            .hero h1 { font-size: 1.45rem; line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }<br \/>            .hero p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; }<br \/>            .button-group { gap: 0.5rem; }<br \/>            .btn { padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }<br \/>            .nav-menu { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }<br \/>            .section-title { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }<br \/>            .section-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }<br \/>            .gala-section { padding: 1.5rem 0 0 0; }<br \/>            .gala-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; padding: 0 1rem; }<br \/>            .gala-text { text-align: center; }<br \/>            .gala-section .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>            .gala-description { font-size: 1.05rem; }<br \/>            .gala-image img { margin: 0 auto; }<br \/>            .about-section { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }<br \/>            .about-content p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>            .container { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }<br \/>            .services-flip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 320px; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0; margin: 1rem auto 1.5rem; }<br \/>            .services-flip-card { height: 260px; width: 100%; }<br \/>            .services-flip-front, .services-flip-back { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<br \/>            .services-flip-front img, .services-flip-back img { object-fit: contain; object-position: center; }<br \/>            .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }<br \/>            .service-card { padding: 1.25rem; }<br \/>            .service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }<br \/>            .service-card h3.school-title { font-size: 1.05rem; }<br \/>            .service-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>            .service-card .btn { height: 55px; font-size: 0.8rem; }<br \/>            .testimonial { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }<br \/>            .testimonial blockquote { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; }<br \/>            #news .container { padding-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>            .join-mission { padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.5rem; }<br \/>            .join-mission .section-subtitle { margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>            .mission-grid { gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }<br \/>            .mission-card { padding: 1.25rem; }<br \/>            .mission-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }<br \/>            .mission-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>            .donate-section { padding: 0.75rem 1rem 1.5rem; }<br \/>            .donate-section p { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }<br \/>            .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 1rem; }<br \/>            .news-item { padding: 1rem; }<br \/>            .news-item h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }<br \/>            .news-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; }<br \/>            .footer { padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }<br \/>            .footer-content { gap: 1.25rem; }<br \/>            .footer-section h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }<br \/>.social-links a { width: 42px; height: 42px; line-height: 42px; font-size: 1rem; }\n        }\n.memoriam-section {\n    background: #f8f9fa;\n    padding: 3rem 2rem;\n    text-align: center;\n    border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n}\n.memoriam-content {\n    max-width: 700px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n}\n.memoriam-photo {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 500px;\n    height: auto;\n    border-radius: 15px;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    border: 4px solid #cbb777;\n    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;\n    display: block;\n}\n.memoriam-content h2 {\n    color: #06505c;\n    font-size: 1.8rem;\n    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n}\n.memoriam-dates {\n    color: #888;\n    font-size: 1rem;\n    font-style: italic;\n    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n}\n.memoriam-content p {\n    color: #555;\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    text-align: justify;\n}\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .memoriam-section { padding: 2rem 1rem; 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Together with her husband, she was the loving parent of a CSAAC participant and understood firsthand the hopes, challenges, and joys experienced by families of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. That personal connection fueled a lifelong commitment to ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, Karen served on CSAAC\u2019s Board of Directors, offering not only her remarkable experience and leadership, but also her heart. She celebrated our successes, helped guide us through challenges, and never lost sight of the people and families at the center of our mission. Her wisdom, kindness, and quiet determination helped shape the organization we are today.<\/p>\n<p>Those who knew Karen will remember her not only for her impressive accomplishments, but for the grace with which she served others. She listened with empathy, encouraged those around her, and believed deeply in the power of community. She leaves behind a legacy of service that will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.<\/p>\n<p>We extend our heartfelt to her family, and all whose lives were touched by Karen\u2019s friendship, leadership, and unwavering generosity.<\/p>\n<p>We are forever grateful for Karen\u2019s remarkable life and the profound difference she made in our community. Her legacy will live on in the people she served, the families she supported, and the organization she helped strengthen.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- About Section --><\/p>\n<section id=\"about\" class=\"about-section\">\n<div class=\"about-content\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">About CSAAC<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:1.5rem;\">A Place to Belong. A Path to Thrive.<\/h2>\n<p><em>Since 1979, CSAAC has empowered individuals with autism to lead lives of purpose, connection, and independence. 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Our younger son has been a part of the CSAAC family since he was at the school over 10 years ago and our oldest for just over 2 years now.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"testimonial-author\"><em><strong>\u2014 Parent of a CSM student<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-slide\" style=\"min-width:100%; padding:2rem; background:white; border-radius:10px; box-shadow:0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-left:8px solid #cbb777;\">\n<blockquote style=\"color:#555; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 1rem; border:none; padding:0; background:none;\"><p>\u201cI would like to highlight the residential staff for always making sure my son is safe, taking him to outings to have new experiences, and being strong male figures that he can look up to.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"testimonial-author\"><em><strong>\u2014 Parent of a CSM student<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"testimonial-slide\" style=\"min-width:100%; padding:2rem; background:white; border-radius:10px; box-shadow:0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border-left:8px solid #cbb777;\">\n<blockquote style=\"color:#555; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.7; margin:0 0 1rem; border:none; padding:0; background:none;\"><p>\u201cI want to thank CSAAC for helping my son become who he is today. 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