Mississippi 501(c)(3) · est. 2017

Every child learns their own way.

We walk beside individuals with autism and developmental disabilities — and the families who love them.

The Micah's Walk founding family
Our mission

Helping every person reach their full potential.

Micah's Walk for Autism is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities — and to their families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers.

Since 2017, we've worked to raise understanding of autism and developmental disabilities through advocacy, community engagement, education, and direct support — helping individuals move toward greater independence and a fuller life.

Named for Micah, a young autistic artist whose creativity inspires everything we do, our work is personal. We believe that when a child can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn.

Advocacy & awarenessChanging how communities understand and respond to autism.
Family supportResources, referrals, and a hand to hold for caregivers.
EducationSharing knowledge with schools, providers, and the public.
SafetyOur Safe Stop Initiative protects people in real-world encounters.
Why it matters

The need is real — especially in Mississippi.

1 in 31
8-year-olds identified with autism (CDC, 2022)
16%
of Mississippi public-school students receive special-education services
1.5%
of MS children under 3 receive early-intervention services, vs. 3.2% nationally
~4 yrs
median age of earliest autism diagnosis

Sources: CDC Autism & Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network; U.S. Dept. of Education / IDEA. Figures reflect the most recent reporting and should be re-verified periodically.

Safe Stop Initiative emblem
A program of Micah's Walk

The Safe Stop Initiative

A community safety program that helps first responders, officers, and the public recognize and respond appropriately to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities — during traffic stops, emergencies, and everyday encounters.

🚓 Vehicle decals & placards 📇 Digital awareness card 🎓 Officer training

Awareness materials are provided through Micah's Walk for Autism. Professional officer and staff training is delivered by our partner, Next Step Behavioral & Family Support Solutions.

Bring Safe Stop to your area
Micah's Crazy Creature Farm coloring book
Created by Micah

Micah's Crazy Creature Farm

Micah's original creature drawings became a coloring book families can enjoy together — color it your way. Every copy celebrates the creativity of an autistic artist and helps support our mission.

Get the book on Amazon
The Micah's Walk founding family
Our family

Born from love, built by family.

Micah's Walk for Autism began with one family's determination to change how their community sees autism — and grew into a movement.

Christe Ford — Founder & President
Acacia McBride — Co-Founder
Darius Ford — Co-Founder
Micah McBride — Our inspiration
Get involved

Events & community

New events are on the way.

We're bringing back community gatherings — awareness walks, family events, and more. Want to be the first to know, or help us host one? Reach out and we'll keep you posted.

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Get in touch

Let's connect.

Questions, partnership ideas, event hosting, or bringing Safe Stop to your area — send a note and we'll get back to you.

Email us anytime:
info@micahswalkforautism.org

Based in Mississippi.