The '''Autism Council of Rochester''' is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501c#501.28c.29.283.29 501(c)3] ["Nonprofit Organizations" nonprofit organization]. This new agency is providing education and specialized trainings about Autism to the general community, schools, hospitals, and service providers. They work with existing government and private agencies to develop specialized services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and to provide transition services to young adults who are learning to live, work, and attend school independently. Families who have a child with autism or other developmental disabilities are offered the education and training necessary to give their child the most opportunities in life. Programs are offered for youth 14-24 years old.

'''Notes and References'''
 * [http://www.taxexemptworld.com/organization.asp?tn=1654869 Organization on TaxExemptWorld.com]
 * [http://www.mpnnow.com/archive/x317106896 Lawana Jones Article on Council] on MPNNow.com
 * [http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/769/224 LinkedIn Lawana Jones]
 * [http://www.communitywishbook.com/AutismCouncil.html Community Wishbook Listing of Autism Council]
  ||1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14620||
  ||Phone: (585) 234-6300 / Fax: none||
  ||Contact: Lawana Jones||
  ||E-mail: [[MailTo(info AT theautismcouncil DOT org)]]||
  ||Web site: http://www.theautismcouncil.org||