{"id":1948,"date":"2025-12-09T22:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/?page_id=1948"},"modified":"2026-07-10T14:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:45:03","slug":"about-csaac-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/about-csaac-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About CSAAC"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n About CSAAC – Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children<\/title>\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,100..1000;1,9..40,100..1000&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n * {\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n box-sizing: border-box;\n }<\/p>\n<p> body {\n font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\n line-height: 1.6;\n color: #333;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Hero Section *\/\n .about-hero-banner {\n position: relative;\n width: 100%;\n height: 400px;\n overflow: hidden;\n border: 2px solid rgba(203,183,119,0.6);\n}<\/p>\n<p>.about-hero-photos {\n display: flex;\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n}<\/p>\n<p>.about-hero-photo {\n flex: 1 1 0;\n width: 0; \/* forces truly equal thirds regardless of each photo's size *\/\n height: 100%;\n object-fit: cover;\n object-position: center;\n display: 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color: #06505c;\n margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .section-subtitle {\n font-size: 1.8rem;\n color: #06505c;\n margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n margin-top: 2rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .section-content p {\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n line-height: 1.8;\n margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n color: #555;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Mission\/Vision Cards *\/\n .mission-vision-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\n gap: 2rem;\n margin: 2rem 0;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .mission-vision-card {\n background: white;\n padding: 2rem;\n border-radius: 10px;\n box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n border-left: 8px solid #cbb777;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .mission-vision-card h3 {\n color: #06505c;\n font-size: 1.6rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .mission-vision-card p {\n color: #555;\n line-height: 1.7;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Footer *\/\n .footer {\n background: #06505c;\n color: white;\n padding: 3rem 2rem 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-content {\n max-width: 1200px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));\n gap: 2rem;\n margin-bottom: 2rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section h3 {\n color: #cbb777;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section ul {\n list-style: none;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section ul li {\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section a {\n color: #ccc;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color 0.3s;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section a:hover {\n color: #cbb777;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .newsletter-signup input {\n padding: 0.75rem;\n border: none;\n border-radius: 5px;\n width: 100%;\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .newsletter-signup button {\n padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;\n background: #cbb777;\n color: #06505c;\n border: none;\n border-radius: 5px;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-weight: 600;\n transition: background 0.3s;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .newsletter-signup button:hover {\n background: #b8a566;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .social-links {\n display: flex;\n gap: 1rem;\n margin-top: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .social-links a {\n display: inline-block;\n width: 55px;\n height: 55px;\n background: #cbb777;\n border-radius: 50%;\n text-align: center;\n line-height: 55px;\n transition: background 0.3s;\n color: #06505c;\n font-weight: bold;\n font-size: 1.3rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .social-links a:hover {\n background: #b8a566;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-bottom {\n text-align: center;\n padding-top: 2rem;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);\n color: #ccc;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Values Section *\/\n .values-section {\n background: white;\n padding: 2rem 2rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Values Flip Cards *\/\n .values-flip-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 200px);\n gap: 1.5rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0;\n justify-content: center;\n}<\/p>\n<p> .values-flip-card {\n perspective: 1000px;\n width: 200px;\n height: 200px;\n cursor: pointer;\n}<\/p>\n<p> .values-flip-inner {\n position: relative;\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n transition: transform 0.6s;\n transform-style: preserve-3d;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .values-flip-card.flipped .values-flip-inner {\n transform: rotateY(180deg);\n }<\/p>\n<p> .values-flip-front, .values-flip-back {\n position: absolute;\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;\n backface-visibility: hidden;\n border-radius: 10px;\n overflow: hidden;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .values-flip-front img,\n .values-flip-back img {\n width: 100%;\n height: 100%;\n object-fit: cover;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .values-flip-back {\n transform: rotateY(180deg);\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Team Section *\/\n .team-section {\n background: white;\n padding: 2rem 2rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Staff Stats Section *\/\n .staff-stats-section {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06505c 0%, #078199 100%);\n border-radius: 15px;\n padding: 2.5rem 2rem;\n margin: 2rem 0;\n text-align: center;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .staff-stats-section h3 {\n color: white;\n font-size: 1.8rem;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .staff-stats-section > p {\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n max-width: 700px;\n margin: 0 auto 2rem;\n line-height: 1.7;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .staff-stats-grid {\n display: flex;\n flex-wrap: wrap;\n justify-content: center;\n gap: 1.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .staff-stat-card {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\n border-radius: 10px;\n padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;\n min-width: 160px;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .staff-stat-number {\n color: #cbb777;\n font-size: 2.5rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n line-height: 1;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .staff-stat-label {\n color: white;\n font-size: 1rem;\n margin-top: 0.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .staff-stats-footer {\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n margin-top: 1.5rem;\n font-style: italic;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Careers Section *\/\n .careers-section {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06505c 0%, #078199 100%);\n color: white;\n padding: 2rem 2rem;\n text-align: center;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .careers-section .section-title {\n color: white;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .careers-section p {\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n line-height: 1.8;\n max-width: 800px;\n margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Button *\/\n .btn {\n padding: 1rem 2rem;\n text-decoration: none;\n border-radius: 5px;\n font-weight: 600;\n transition: all 0.3s;\n display: inline-block;\n background: #cbb777;\n color: #06505c;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .btn:hover {\n background: #b8a566;\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Footer *\/\n .footer {\n background: #06505c;\n color: white;\n padding: 3rem 2rem 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-content {\n max-width: 1200px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));\n gap: 2rem;\n margin-bottom: 2rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section h3 {\n color: #cbb777;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section ul {\n list-style: none;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section ul li {\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section a {\n color: #ccc;\n text-decoration: none;\n transition: color 0.3s;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-section a:hover {\n color: #cbb777;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .newsletter-signup input {\n padding: 0.75rem;\n border: none;\n border-radius: 5px;\n width: 100%;\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .newsletter-signup button {\n padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;\n background: #cbb777;\n color: #06505c;\n border: none;\n border-radius: 5px;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-weight: 600;\n transition: background 0.3s;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .newsletter-signup button:hover {\n background: #b8a566;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .social-links {\n display: flex;\n gap: 1rem;\n margin-top: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .social-links a {\n display: inline-block;\n width: 55px;\n height: 55px;\n background: #cbb777;\n border-radius: 50%;\n text-align: center;\n line-height: 55px;\n transition: background 0.3s;\n color: #06505c;\n font-weight: bold;\n font-size: 1.3rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .social-links a:hover {\n background: #b8a566;\n }<\/p>\n<p> .footer-bottom {\n text-align: center;\n padding-top: 2rem;\n border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);\n color: #ccc;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* ===== MOBILE RESPONSIVE ===== *\/\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\n \/* Hero *\/\n.hero-tagline {\n white-space: normal !important;\n font-size: 1rem !important;\n}\n.hero-desktop { width: 100% !important; }<\/p>\n<p> .hero img {\n width: 100%;\n height: auto;\n }\n.hero-second-photo { display: none !important; }<\/p>\n<p>.hero-desktop { width: 100% !important; transform: none !important; }\n \/* Containers *\/\n .container {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n }\n .narrow-container {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Section Titles *\/\n .section-title {\n font-size: 1.6rem;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }\n .section-subtitle {\n font-size: 1.4rem;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n margin-top: 1.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Section Content *\/\n .section-content p {\n font-size: 1rem;\n line-height: 1.7;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Mission\/Vision Cards *\/\n .mission-vision-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n gap: 1rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0;\n }\n .mission-vision-card {\n padding: 1.5rem;\n border-left-width: 5px;\n }\n .mission-vision-card h3 {\n font-size: 1.3rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }\n .mission-vision-card p {\n font-size: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Founder Section *\/\n .founder-section {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n }\n .founder-section img {\n max-width: 200px !important;\n border-width: 3px !important;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Founding Mothers Section *\/\n .founding-mothers-section {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n }\n .mother-bio {\n margin-bottom: 2rem;\n }\n .mother-name {\n font-size: 1.3rem;\n border-bottom-width: 2px;\n padding-bottom: 0.4rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> @media (max-width: 768px) {\n \/* Values Section *\/\n .values-section {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n }\n .values-flip-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 160px) !important;\n gap: 1rem;\n margin: 1rem 0;\n justify-content: center;\n }\n .values-flip-card {\n width: 160px;\n height: 160px;\n }\n .values-flip-grid .values-flip-card:nth-child(3) {\n grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n justify-self: center;\n }\n .values-flip-grid > div[style*=\"grid-column\"] {\n grid-column: 1 \/ -1 !important;\n display: flex !important;\n justify-content: center !important;\n gap: 1rem !important;\n }\n.values-flip-grid > div[style*=\"grid-column\"] {\n grid-column: 1 \/ -1 !important;\n display: flex !important;\n justify-content: center !important;\n gap: 1rem !important;\n}\n \/* Team Section *\/\n .team-section {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Staff Stats *\/\n .staff-stats-section {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n margin: 1.5rem 0;\n border-radius: 10px;\n }\n .staff-stats-section h3 {\n font-size: 1.4rem;\n }\n .staff-stats-section > p {\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n }\n .staff-stats-grid {\n flex-direction: column;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n .staff-stat-card {\n width: 180px;\n padding: 1rem;\n }\n .staff-stat-number {\n font-size: 2rem;\n }\n .staff-stat-label {\n font-size: 0.9rem;\n }\n .staff-stats-footer {\n font-size: 0.9rem;\n margin-top: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Careers Section *\/\n .careers-section {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem;\n }\n .careers-section p {\n font-size: 1rem;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Buttons *\/\n .btn {\n padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Footer *\/\n .footer {\n padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;\n }\n .footer-content {\n gap: 1.5rem;\n margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n }\n .footer-section h3 {\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n }\n .social-links a {\n width: 45px;\n height: 45px;\n line-height: 45px;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n }\n .footer-bottom {\n padding-top: 1.5rem;\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Leadership Image *\/\n .leadership-image {\n max-width: 100% !important;\n }\n }<\/p>\n<p> \/* Extra small phones *\/\n @media (max-width: 380px) {\n .section-title {\n font-size: 1.4rem;\n }\n .section-subtitle {\n font-size: 1.25rem;\n }\n .values-flip-card {\n width: 220px;\n height: 220px;\n }\n .mission-vision-card h3 {\n font-size: 1.2rem;\n }\n .staff-stat-number {\n font-size: 1.75rem;\n }\n .mother-name {\n font-size: 1.2rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<p><\/head><br \/>\n<body><br \/>\n <!-- Hero Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"hero\" style=\"padding:0; margin:0;\">\n<div class=\"about-hero-banner\">\n<div class=\"about-hero-photos\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/New.Sycamore.png\" alt=\"CSAAC building\" class=\"about-hero-photo\"><br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/alex-and-joe.png\" alt=\"CSAAC staff members\" class=\"about-hero-photo\"><br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Sunny-School-2-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"CSAAC school building\" class=\"about-hero-photo\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"about-hero-tint\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"about-hero-text\">\n<h1>About CSAAC<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; padding:1.5rem 2rem 0; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"font-size:1.4rem; color:#06505c; font-weight:500; font-style:italic; line-height:1.6;\">Empowering individuals with autism to live full, meaningful, and self-directed lives since 1979.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- Who We Are Section --><\/p>\n<section>\n<div class=\"narrow-container\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Who We Are<\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<p>The Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with autism live full, meaningful, and self-directed lives. Since 1979, CSAAC has provided compassionate, individualized support that empowers people with autism to develop skills, build relationships, achieve personal goals, and actively participate in their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by a group of visionary parents who recognized the need for lifelong services and opportunities for individuals with autism, CSAAC has grown into one of the region\u2019s leading providers of autism support services. Today, we serve children, adolescents, adults, and seniors through a comprehensive network of educational, residential, vocational, employment, and community-based programs designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. <\/p>\n<p>A pioneer in vocational and supported employment services, CSAAC is one of the few organizations that provides a comprehensive continuum of services for individuals with autism from age six through adulthood and into their senior years. As individuals\u2019 needs evolve throughout life, CSAAC remains a trusted partner, providing personalized supports that promote independence, community engagement, health, safety, and quality of life at every stage of the journey.<\/p>\n<p>CSAAC\u2019s continuum of services includes the Community School of Maryland, residential services for youth and adults, vocational and Meaningful Day programs, employment services, Integrated Social Enterprises, and community-based supports. Through these programs, individuals have opportunities to learn new skills, pursue personal interests, develop meaningful relationships, contribute to their communities, and achieve greater independence. <\/p>\n<p>Our Integrated Social Enterprises create real-world opportunities for individuals to build vocational skills, gain hands-on work experience, and engage meaningfully in their communities. Through partnerships with local businesses and community-based enterprises, participants develop workplace competencies, confidence, responsibility, and valuable life skills in supportive and inclusive environments.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and advocacy, CSAAC works closely with families, caregivers, community partners, employers, and government agencies to create opportunities that foster growth, belonging, and long-term success. Every day, we strive to build communities where individuals with autism are valued, respected, supported, and fully included. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!-- Mission & Vision Cards --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mission-vision-grid\">\n<div class=\"mission-vision-card\">\n<h3>Our Mission<\/h3>\n<p>To empower individuals with autism to achieve their highest potential by providing personalized education, employment, and community support services that promote independence, dignity, and inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mission-vision-card\">\n<h3>Our Vision<\/h3>\n<p>A world where every person with autism is understood, supported, and fully included in all aspects of community life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p> <!-- Values Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"values-section\">\n<div class=\"narrow-container\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Our Values<\/h2>\n<div class=\"values-flip-grid\">\n<div class=\"values-flip-card\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('flipped')\">\n<div class=\"values-flip-inner\">\n<div class=\"values-flip-front\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/respect-front.png\" alt=\"Respect\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"values-flip-back\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/new-respect-back.png\" alt=\"Respect - We value every person's unique strengths, abilities, and voice.\">\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"values-flip-card\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('flipped')\">\n<div class=\"values-flip-inner\">\n<div class=\"values-flip-front\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/empowerment-front.png\" alt=\"Empowerment\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"values-flip-back\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/new-empowerment.png\" alt=\"Empowerment - We support individuals in making choices that shape their own lives.\">\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"values-flip-card\" onclick=\"this.classList.toggle('flipped')\">\n<div class=\"values-flip-inner\">\n<div class=\"values-flip-front\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/integrity-front.png\" alt=\"Integrity\">\n <\/div>\n<div class=\"values-flip-back\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/new-integrity-back.png\" alt=\"Integrity - We uphold the highest standards of quality, accountability, and care.\">\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1; 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