ELIZABETH RUTHS HOME

Elizabeth Ruth's Home (ERH) is a nonprofit organization established for charitable and educational purposes. Specifically, the primary mission of ERH is to offer residence and daily care for adults (18 and over) diagnosed with autism. At 21 these individuals lose all the programming and funding they receive under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ERH will offer a home-based living environment, daily care and engaged learning for the aging population of individuals with autism. Services to be offered include a contained home with 24/7 caregivers that offer structure, counseling services, in home activities, food preparation and observational care. The initial residence will be based in Amarillo, Texas. Additionally, ERH is dedicated to providing information and education to the wider community of autistic adults and their families as well as programs to build community, support and networking among this population and their families/caregivers.