Our Educational Programs
We offer a range of programs designed to empower individuals on the autism spectrum to build fulfilling careers, gain life skills, and contribute to their communities. Whether through visual arts, technical training, or volunteer opportunities, our goal is to help each person reach their full potential.
Visual Arts Academy (age 16+)
Six-Month Training Program
The Visual Arts Academy provides a specialized training program in animation, artificial intelligence, and digital arts for adults on the autism spectrum. Taught virtually by live instructors, the program is designed to equip participants with the specific skills necessary for launching successful careers in the animation industry.
The training aims to foster the development of in-demand skills, preparing individuals for entry into the workforce. All instructors skill trainers at VAA are active professionals within animation, AI, and digital arts sectors, possessing extensive experience working with diverse populations.
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The curriculum encompasses essential topics such as Story Development, Artificial Intelligence Prompting, Character Design, Storyboarding, Rigging, and Compositing. The pathway to employment through VAA includes six months of skills training, advanced training, paid apprenticeships, on-the-job training and comprehensive coaching support. The academy has established partnerships with animation production studios to facilitate job opportunities for top graduates.
BUGALU (all ages)
Education and Entertainment Streaming Service
Bugalu is a unique 24 hour access subscription based streaming service for the neurodivergent community. It provides specially designed programming that develops elite skills at an early age. Programs are challenging, fun and informative to allow children, adults and their parents to be educated, entertained and assured. Additionally, it provides the ability for parents to take a much needed break in their life while keeping their child occupied.
Bugalu’s all age programming has been formulated to identify and help develop exemplary talents. It offers a wide variety of training options including all forms of Arts, Animation, Tech, Cyber, Finance, Wellness, Life Skills, AI, Coding, Career Coaching, Entertainment and advanced opportunities for professional employment. Additionally, Bugalu provides a marketplace for its members to sell their own creations.
Stargate Youth Program (age 8-18)
Cyber Security training for Youth
Welcome to Stargate Youth, an exciting cybersecurity program for youth on the autism spectrum. In our fun, safe, and engaging virtual environment, participants will explore the fascinating world of cybersecurity. This essential field focuses on protecting systems, networks, and information from digital threats that try to access, change, or destroy sensitive data.
Participants will learn to develop creative solutions that safeguard information and communications from unauthorized access and disruptions. With guidance from experienced cybersecurity professionals and military experts, this program equips youth with the skills needed to protect data in today’s digital landscape. No prior knowledge of cybersecurity or coding is necessary — it’s accessible for skill levels!
Galaxy Program
Galaxy Finances & Investment Training (age 8+18)
The Galaxy Program is a financial literacy and stock investment program for youth on the Autism Spectrum.
Our program is specifically designed to build financial literacy and introduce the world of investing in a safe, supportive, and engaging virtual environment. Participants will learn how to invest in both traditional stocks and cryptocurrencies. No prior knowledge of the stock market is necessary—our program makes learning fun and accessible for all skill levels.
Youth, taught virtually by live instructors, will be able to practice stock and Crypto trading through simulated portfolios, allowing them to understand the basics without the risk of real-world consequences. By tracking real stock prices, they will gain experience in how markets move and change, all within a secure and risk-free setting. This program is an excellent opportunity for youth on the spectrum to develop confidence in managing their investments, fostering financial skills that can last a lifetime.