At Stride Autism Centers, we’ve always believed that quality isn’t a goal, it’s a responsibility. Today, I’m thrilled to share a major milestone that speaks to that belief. Stride is now fully accredited by the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) in Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. Even more exciting, we’re the first ABA provider in the state of Nebraska to earn this prestigious honor.
This accreditation is a big deal. The ACQ holds organizations to some of the highest standards in our field. To meet these standards, our team went through a long and detailed review of our clinical care, business practices, safety systems, and more. Every aspect of what we do was examined. The result? A perfect score. That’s right, Stride passed every single part of the ACQ’s rigorous evaluation.
Why did we do this? Because we want families and communities to know that they can trust us. We want them to feel confident that their children are receiving care that’s thoughtful, evidence-based, and driven by compassion. And we also want current and future team members to know that when you join Stride, you’re joining an organization that sets a high bar, and clears it.
Our journey to accreditation took time, energy, and unwavering dedication. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this happen, whether you were part of our clinical team, our central support team, or helping behind the scenes. You played an integral role.
This recognition isn’t just about meeting standards. It’s about exceeding them, for the families we serve, the children we support, and the communities we’re proud to be part of, especially in places where quality autism care hasn’t always been easy to find.
It’s also a moment to reflect on our culture. Stride has been named a Top Workplace for two years in a row, with special recognition for our Professional Development and Employee Wellbeing programs. That’s not a coincidence. High-quality care starts with a team that feels valued and empowered. We’re nothing without our team members.
This is a proud moment for all of us. We are honored to achieve this milestone and are committed to lead with excellence and purpose.
Stride On!
Brad Zelinger
Founder & CEO, Stride Autism Centers
