Being Different is a Good Thing
Helping people with autism grow into healthy, educated & productive adults.
Join Us for an Exclusive Event:
With Special Guest: Coach Jim McElwain
Thursday, April 20th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
General Admission: $50
Campus Students: $25
VIP Admission (Limited) : $150
- VIP Admission includes: personalized meet & greet, and professional photo with Coach Jim McElwain and other Alumni.
- NOTE: VIPs must show up at 5:00pm
Our Mission
To create and promote opportunities for people with autism through advocacy, education, economic opportunities, and humanitarian efforts
Our Focus
Equality for those on the spectrum
We are dedicated to increasing awareness and acceptance of people with autism. We do this by advocating for individuals with autism and their families and improving the economic opportunities available for people with autism through the development of innovative employment approaches that benefit the employer and employee.
Economic Eqality
Those with autism are less likely to be employed, but they could offer new insights and skills that are not present to those without autism.
Social Equality
People on the autism spectrum are treated with prejudice in their everyday lives, from bullying to harassment to simply being underestimated.
Political Equality
Even with strong legislation, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there is much more to be give those with autism appropriate representation.
Would you like to visit the museum?
Schedule your visit
Museum tours can be scheduled on the first and last Friday and Saturday of each month between 11:00 am - 7:00pm. Specific tour dates are listed in the form below. To schedule a tour of the museum, please send a request by filling out the form below.
XDAF Featured News Clips
The XDAF receives a great deal of support from our community, as well as the press in our communities. We are very grateful for the opportunity to get our message out.
Xavier Talks about the Grand Opening Event on February 4, 2022 in Meridian Mall with The Morning Blend Show.
Life Changing Work - Xavier Degroat is featured on Huck's Heroes
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Governor Whitmer Supports Xavier DeGroat Foundation
Michigan's Governor Whitmer supports Xavier DeGroat and his work with the Policing Autism Program. Watch the video as she expresses her support for the program that provides autism awareness training to police and applauds Xavier's efforts to support a licensing program that helps law enforcement identify citizens with autism and provide safe and effective interactions between law enforcement and people with autism.
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