Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit grassroots organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. We recognize the intersectionality of individuals with disabilities and that their fight for disability rights is inextricably tied to the fight for racial justice and the civil rights of all people.
Individuals and families sign up to join our Street Team, raising awareness about our work and becoming advocates for change.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
Teens, Adults, Child with Adult
Individuals, Families
Event support, Indoor, Outdoor
On-site, Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Group Volunteering
Groups of student volunteers from local fraternities and sororities commit a day to handing out backpacks at our Back-to-School Health and Resource Fair.
Corporations send teams, talent and resources to support our Christmas Care Exchange, from handing out toys to staffing an arts and crafts table.
One-time, Occasional
55+, Adults
Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams
Event support, Indoor
None, On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
How you help
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of our work. And opportunities to volunteer are growing right along with us. If you are interested in being a part of SNN through our volunteer program, we’d love to help you find the right fit.
About us
Special Needs Network works at the intersection of social justice and disability rights. SNN serves as a link between underserved communities and mainstream developmental disability organizations and governmental institutions, which often fail to address issues specific to these communities. SNN envisions a world where all marginalized people have opportunities to live full lives that honor their individual cultures, traditions, norms, and abilities.
