"Autism is not a tragedy. Ignorance is a tragedy."
-Kim Stagliano
About Us
The Lincolnshire Autism Awareness Project (LAAP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to speaking at local educational institutions and developing extensively researched content, all to fill the gaps of knowledge in society on topics of neurodivergence. This education strives to eliminate the misconceptions surrounding special needs that create stigma and oppressive behavior, engaging with our community to make it happen.
By The Numbers
1200+
The total population of students spoken to by LAAP across several education-based events.
1000+
LAAP's total social media engagement across all platforms.
100+
The total number of sensory toys LAAP has donated to low income special needs schooling environments and distributed in educational activities.
President's Message
Garv Bakshe, Co-Founder and President
I co-founded the Lincolnshire Autism Awareness Project in 2023 from the perspective of a high school student, with the ambitious goal to support my family. As an older brother to a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), I've diligently aimed to make my younger brother's world a better place with LAAP's incredible team, whether it happens to be in the context of ASD support in education or ASD support in our government policy. I humbly request for you to join us in making the world a sound place for children like my brother, expanding awareness through any means, in any context. Feel free to browse this website and participate in our "Local Outreach" contact page, or reach out to any one of our means of contact listed below with your story, your ideas, or your means to make change possible. Together, I know we make change a reality, where your actions going forward can be our world’s response to stigma today. Thank you!
