Successful program provides break for caregivers and balance for those with autism

July 13, 2015 – At the heart of its corporate values and culture, HighPoint Global supports organizations related to autism research, education and family support. After a successful pilot program last year, HighPoint Global will for the second year in a row, be the sole sponsor of the Respite Care Program run by the Autism Society of Indiana (ASI).

The Respite Care program was started as a pilot in 2014 as a means to provide a break for parents of children with autism while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for their children while they are away. HighPoint will donate $125,390 to fund the next year of operation for the program, which will support up to seven families who are not on the Medicaid waiver.

“I am thrilled at the success of the respite program and am honored to continue our support for the coming year,” said Ben Lanius, CEO of HighPoint Global. “I understand first-hand the impact of autism, and am truly touched by the inspiring stories of the families involved in this program. The Autism Society of Indiana has done such a great job implementing and running the program, and I look forward to our continued partnership to benefit families with autism.”

For 2015-2016, the program intends to expand the number of families it is able to help and will continue to organize family outings and playdates. The organization and HighPoint are also looking for ways to eventually replicate the program in other regions in Indiana as well as other states where HighPoint has offices and employees.

“We are so thankful for the financial and volunteer support that HighPoint provides,” said ASI’s Chief Executive Ally Dana Renay. “In its first year we saw how much this program meant to and impacted the families involved and look forward to expanding it to touch more lives in the future.”

About HighPoint Global®
HighPoint Global® is a nationally recognized management solutions company specializing in improving the citizen experience (CX) through improved constituent services. We help government agencies improve the way they communicate with citizens. People experience a deep level of engagement and personalization in every other part of their life, and they are holding the government to that same standard. HighPoint Global helps them get there. HighPoint has experienced exponential growth – 180% over the last five years increasing revenues from around $1.5M to approximately $100 million in 2014. The company’s solution.  eleVate The Citizen Experience™, enables our customers to better serve and communicate with their constituents as effectively and efficiently as possible. HighPoint is a privately held company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Indianapolis with offices in Baltimore and Reston, Virginia. HighPoint was recognized by the Inc. Magazine Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, The American Business Awards also Stevie Award for Fastest Growing Companies in America and The Washington Technology Magazine Fast 50 For additional information about HighPoint, visit https://highpointdigital.com/.

About Autism Society of Indiana
ASI is a leading resource in Indiana for connecting people who live with autism, and those who care about them, with resources, support, advocacy and information tailored to their unique needs. ASI strives to create communities throughout the state in which people on the autism spectrum and their families are empowered, supported and fully embraced by their community. ASI develops true partnerships with those affected by autism by providing peer-to-peer support and guidance, acting as an Ally throughout the span of the relationship. ASI has recently received national accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership as proof of true person-centered planning and outcomes, which is pervasive through the culture of the organization.