The Mind the Gap in Education project was created to address the “gap” in the education system regarding meaningful inclusion, instruction, and overall progress of students in our schools (pre-k through post-secondary), with an emphasis on students with autism.
With the Mind the Gap project, we strive to directly provide supports to schools, classrooms, students and workers. Some of the supports come from our annual school supply donation drives, annual autism education campaign, workshops, consultations, education advocacy services, and other projects. One of our favorite aspects of the Mind the Gap project is the educator appreciation awards. During the year, we ask that people send in nominees; a teacher, aide, therapist, principal, or other school staff, who has positively impacted the lives of students, advocated for their students, and has facilitated the ICAA philosophy of inclusion, advocacy, and support, in their field. This year, two awards will be given, and following the presentation, we will announce more information about the teachers, and their work. We believe in strongly encouraging and praising educators who are making the world a better place. All winners receive a certificate and a gift from the organization, along with mention or interview on the ICAA Radio program.
Last year we were joined by the Dave Glover Show and friends for some of our school supply drive events.



