About the Social Chase
A Community Where I am Free to be Me.
We're an inclusive community of support for neurodivergent and disabled young people — from teens to young adults — across Connecticut and beyond.
Founded
2018
Who We Serve
Members ages 13-35
Based In
Waterbury Connecticut
About the Social Chase
A Community Where I am Free to be Me.
We're an inclusive community of support for neurodivergent and disabled young people — from teens to young adults — across Connecticut and beyond.
Founded
2018
Who We Serve
Members ages 13-35
Based In
Waterbury Connecticut
Why We Exist
The support shouldn't stop at 22.
Across the U.S., families of students with special needs face a daunting challenge known as the “special education cliff,” a term that describes the abrupt termination of educational and social services when these students age out of the public school system at 22. This transition often leaves young adults without meaningful support and parents scrambling to secure services that are fragmented, underfunded, or altogether unavailable. In addtion, there are not many social activities for teenagers after school or on the weekend unless it is a sport or paying video games.
Our Mission
We build an inclusive community where neurodivergent and disabled young people find friendship, learning, and joy — and where every member is celebrated for exactly who they are.
Our Mission
We build an inclusive community where neurodivergent and disabled young people find friendship, learning, and joy — and where every member is celebrated for exactly who
they are.
Our Story
Started By A Parent Inspired By Her Son
Across the U.S., families of students with special needs face a daunting challenge known as the “special education cliff,” a term that describes the abrupt termination of educational and social services when these students age out of the public school system at 22. This transition often leaves young adults without meaningful support and parents scrambling to secure services that are fragmented, underfunded, or altogether unavailable. In addtion, there are not many social activities for teenagers after school or on the weekend unless it is a sport or paying video games.
Free to Be Me
What we do together
Every program is led by and built around our members — a real calendar of things to look forward to, all free or low-cost.
Free to Be Me
What we do together
Every program is led by and built around our members — a real calendar of things to look forward to, all free or low-cost.
Beyond the Events
A Platform for the Whole Community
The Social Chase is more than a calendar of activities. It's a set of programs that support members and their families year-round — and give self-advocates a real voice.
Employment Support
Hands-on job assistance to help people on the spectrum find work — and keep it.
The Social Chase Show & Podcast
We help people on the spectrum find and keep work — sharing resources and partnering with Aspiritech to provide IT certifications that open real career doors.
Education & Awareness
Our Free Autism Education & Awareness Forum brings speakers, vendors, and sponsors together to educate the community, parents, and educators. Save the date for the next Forum on April 3, 2027.
The Fundraiser Gala
An annual concert gala that funds our programs and honors community champions with the Social Chase Care Award.
We’re officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Exempt ID: 92-2350519)—but more importantly, we’re a growing family. This journey wouldn’t be possible without the parents, caregivers, and allies who walk beside us.
Thank you for making The Social Chase a place where our youth are truly free to be themselves.- Parents
Journeys of Autism, Neurodivergent and Different Abilities
A 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
PO Box 4441, Waterbury, CT
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