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National Geographic Magazine Feature Story

February 11, 2026

National Geographic examines the significant gap in support services that young adults with autism face when they age out of school-based programs. The article spotlights Rising Tide Car Wash as a rare business intentionally designed to provide the structure, dignity, and independence that this largely overlooked population needs.

National Geographic Magazine Feature Story
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