Throughout four deliberation sessions, Assembly Members decided to advance this idea to one of the final borough ballots for New Yorkers to vote on. The idea has been edited by Assembly Members and CEC staff to fit ballot character limits and remove all references to specific institutions and geographies. Here is the final idea title and description as it will appear on the ballot:

Inclusive Programming for Children on the Autism Spectrum

Create extracurricular programs and services for children on the autism spectrum. Activities could include sports, music, dance, art, and computers.

Different not Less! The Beautiful Spectrum!

Community Member 01/22/2026 12:57 On the Ballot

Idea Submission for The People's Money:: Create afterschool and extracurricular programs and services all inclusive and also concentrate on children on the autistic spectrum. Provide activities in sports, music, dance, art, computers, etc. Establishing connections between the children neuro-divergent and neuro-typical. It also establishes early intervention for them which establishes growth, social, emotional, physical and mental health.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?: We are unaware of any extracurricular programs or services which are inclusive and offering programs and services to those on the autistic spectrum. There has been a 312% increase in children diagnosed with autism. It affects boys 4x higher than girls and it is becoming more common in persons of color.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply: Youth (under 24)

Older Adults (65 +)

People with Disabilities

Parents

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