POW&R

Serving Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism is a lifelong issue for the people and families affected by the disability. Unfortunately many autism programs and services are designed only for children. Recognizing the dire need for adult services, Autism Delaware parent volunteers working with professionals worked together several years to develop the Productive Opportunities for Work & Recreation or POW&R program.

POW&R, which is funded by the Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is a unique community-based program, with full-time staff members dedicated to helping adults with autism spectrum disorders find and be successful at employment, volunteer activities and recreation.

POW&R staff members assist adults with autism and their families to develop a circle of support and create a plan and budget based on individual choices. Services are provided wherever the person chooses to reside, socialize, recreate, or work.

For more information about POW&R,

contact: Katina Demetriou,
email: katina.demetriou@delautism.org
phone: (302) 824-2252 (cell) or (302) 224-6020 (office).

Click here for our brochure (pdf)