About The Cause
Each year the Ride with Me event will benfit an organization, a program or provide resources for those on the autism spectrum. You can read about these yearly causes and what they provide for families who have loved ones with autism.
2009 Ride with Me
2008 Ride with Me-In The Farm, Inc.
IN THE FARM stands for: Inclusive Networks Through Help, Education, Facilitation, Access, Resources, Mentorship.
The mission of "IN THE FARM", is to facilitate community inclusive programs and projects that promote the development of natural networks of supports, skills, resources, access and opportunties for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. IN THE FARM's primary purpose is to serve the needs of those that present challenges with communication, social relationships, learning and behaviors, their families and the community in which they live.
The vision of IN THE FARM is to pave the path throughout the lifespan of the individuals it reaches, which leads to quality of life by promoting acceptance, awareness, family supports, inclusion, friendships, sustainable self-sufficiency and independence, employment, leisure and socialization in the communities in which they live..
IN THE FARM's first project will be The Healing Gardens, a gardening program that will provide the opportunity for those that have been affected by autism, their families and other community participants, to come together to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables in a community organic and hydroponics garden.
IN THE FARM plans to develop future projects and programs that include, family supports and respite programs, business, educational and faith based partnerships, skill development and micro-enterprise projects, and support projects for medical, educational and therapeutic providers that serve individuals with autism spectrum disorders.