The ATA Lopez Foundation
Autism, Exceptional Lives
From the Sponsor
The ATA Lopez Foundation is a bilingual nonprofit in Louisiana dedicated to empowering families of children with disabilities through advocacy, resources, and community support. Founded by Paije Lopez, a mother of three special needs children, the foundation provides free IEP advocacy, guidance on waiver services, therapy resources, peer-to-peer support and more.
With a strong focus on inclusion and empowerment, the foundation hosts playdates, mom meet-ups, and community events to connect families of both neurodivergent and neurotypical children. By fostering understanding and creating inclusive spaces, The ATA Lopez Foundation strives to unite communities, ensuring that no family faces their journey alone.