SARRC’s Beneficial Beans Cafe Opens at Burton Barr Library in Phoenix
This week, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) opened its second Beneficial Beans Cafe location, nestled inside of Burton Barr Central Library. The cafe, which is part of SARRC’s […]
A Former Beneficial Beans Intern Reflects on His Experiences
Recent statistics show that, nationally, more than 90 percent of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed. SARRC’s Beneficial Beans program is working on a local level to empower young […]
SARRC Launches New Diagnostic Services Program
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) announced their first-ever Diagnostic Services Program where skilled clinicians work with individuals of all ages to accurately diagnose or rule out autism spectrum […]
JumpStart Program Guides a Family on Their Autism Journey
When Beca found out that her 4-year-old son Miles was diagnosed with autism, she called a friend to share the news and seek advice. Little did she know that one […]
Early Intervention Changes Lives
When 4-year-old Ethan was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old, his parents Matt and Beth knew that early intervention services would help him to reach his fullest potential. The […]
SARRC Elects Michael Bill to Board of Directors
Michael H. Bill, the CEO of MJ Insurance, has been elected to Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) board of directors. “Our board of directors are an integral part […]
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center Wins Bid to Open Cafe at Burton Barr Central Library
The Phoenix City Council approved a contract permitting Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) to occupy vacant café space located inside Burton Barr Central Library. The five-year contract permits […]
Beneficial Beans Internships Help Pave the Road to Independence
This year was life changing for Kristopher, a 22-year-old adult with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the spring, after being connected to Beneficial Beans, SARRC’s social enterprise program, he embarked […]
SARRC and Botanica at the Farm at South Mountain announce new partnership
Nationally, more than 90 percent of adults with autism (ASD) are unemployed or underemployed, but Beneficial Beans—a social enterprise business of Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)—is working on […]
Video Highlights Beneficial Beans’ Products with a Purpose
Beneficial Beans, SARRC's social enterprise business, does more than just sell coffee products – it provides hope to adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Beneficial Beans provides an opportunity for interns […]