Autism Action Partnership Welcomes Dignity Dental Services as Newest COMPASS Partner
OMAHA, NE – Autism Action Partnership is proud to acknowledge Dignity Dental as a COMPASS Partner for their commitment to inclusion and efforts to welcome individuals and families impacted by autism.
“Autism Action Partnership is excited to welcome Dignity Dental Services as a COMPASS Partner,” said Kelly Nielsen, Education & Outreach Manager at AAP. “Accessing dental care can be challenging for autistic individuals and their families, and Dignity Dental Services is working to make that experience more accessible and comfortable. We’re excited to partner with a team that shares our commitment to meeting people where they are.”
What is a COMPASS Partner?
It is the mission of Autism Action Partnership to improve the quality of life of people on the Autism Spectrum and their families. To achieve our mission, we rely on partners who embrace the idea of inclusion so that individuals with autism and their families feel a sense of belonging and can thrive in all the places they live, work, learn, and play. COMPASS Partners like Tiny Trims collaborate with AAP to transform community spaces into welcoming environments that individuals with all abilities can enjoy.
What is involved in Becoming a COMPASS Partner:
Dignity Dental has pledged a commitment to their inclusion journey, continually seeking to learn from those they serve, and to collaborate with Autism Action Partnership on achieving their goals. Autism Action Partnership offers ongoing training, technical assistance, and consultation to COMPASS Partners to support the attainment of self-identified inclusion goals.
“Our partnership with Autism Action Partnership’s COMPASS Partners program will strengthen Dignity Dental’s adaptive intelligence: our ability to listen, recognize each patient’s needs, and adjust how we communicate and deliver care. This training gives our team tools to support autistic patients with greater understanding and flexibility, helping make dental visits more comfortable and accessible. Every patient deserves care that respects how they communicate, what they experience, and what helps them feel safe,” said Dr. Teryn Sedillo, DDS, FABSCD.
About Autism
Currently, 1 in 31 children are being diagnosed with autism, which translates to over 2% of the population (CDC, 2025). Additionally, the CDC estimated that more than 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. are living with autism.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by social and communication impairments and by restrictive and repetitive behavior. The characteristics of autism present as both challenges and strengths, and no one person experiences autism in the same way or to the same degree. Individuals and families living with autism often have trouble finding community settings that are welcoming and accepting of their differences.
To learn more about becoming a COMPASS Partner, visit www.AutismAction.org.
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About Autism Action Partnership
Autism Action Partnership serves the Nebraska autism community by providing support to families, advancing inclusion throughout our community, and creating pathways to prosperity. www.AutismAction.org
About Dignity Dental
Dignity Dental Services (DDS) provides mobile dental care for individuals with special health care needs and older adults. DDS brings dental services directly to patients in homes, hospitals, and care centers, helping make dental care more accessible for individuals who may face barriers to receiving care in a traditional dental office. Services include exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, telehealth consultations, IV sedation, and general anesthesia.
Visit their website to learn more about Dignity Dental Services.