Autism Acceptance Month 2026

Birchtree students traveling to learn and exercise in the community

As we celebrate the start of Autism Acceptance Month and  World Autism Awareness Day, please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to the incredible businesses and organizations that welcome our Birchtree students for hands-on learning in our community!

Birchtree students traveling to learn and exercise in the community

Our students with autism visit these places and many more to shop, volunteer, exercise, and explore as they learn independent-living skills, job skills, healthy habits, water-safety awareness, and other essential skills. We’re grateful to these organizations for going beyond simple “awareness” to be so inclusive and supportive. And we’re thankful to our loyal donors, amazing staff, and adventurous students for making this real-world learning possible!

map showing locations in Portsmouth, NH, where Birchtree students travel to learn and exercise