Funding

Virginia Department of Education

VCU-ACE is primarily funded through a grant from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). VDOE elected to engage the supports of a University Center as a part of its response to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee Report, Assessment of Services for Virginian's with Autism Spectrum Disorders, because of the unique collaborations that universities can forge across service sectors. Additionally, VCU has extensive experience in all aspects of this plan and is a national leader in the training of educators and physicians for the Commonwealth. Thus, VCU is uniquely qualified to deliver this scope of activities through collaboration with multiple state partners.

VDOE Special Education, ASD Page

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Partial funding is provided under a grant from the Virginia General Assembly through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Funding by DBHDS is provided to support the mission and goals of the Virginia Autism Resource Center (VARC).

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Virginia Autism Resource Center