Nádej pre autistov

Founded in 2006, Nádej pre autistov is a non-profit association based in Košice, Slovakia working on disability, health.

Nádej pre autistov is a non-political civic association in Košice, Slovakia, founded in 2006 as a follow-on from a grant project. It is a membership association of mainly parents of children with autism spectrum disorders, and also welcomes volunteers and friends. The association supports the exchange of information, initiatives relating to autism treatment, and home and community-based care for children with autism. Its longer-term aim is to establish a centre offering family counselling, medical care and day care, and in the meantime it runs activities such as lectures, meetings for parents, volunteer training and recreational weekend trips and outings for members and their children. It is funded in part by donations, including the 2% personal income tax designation available to Slovak taxpayers.