At 24, Andrew D’Eri, who is on the autism spectrum, struggled to find stable employment. In 2013, his father and brother decided to create a solution by founding Rising Tide Car Wash — a business designed to support him, which ultimately grew into something much bigger.
What started as a family initiative has become a workplace that provides meaningful jobs for over 90 individuals with autism. The company succeeds by embracing strengths such as structure, consistency, and strong attention to detail — qualities that make many of their team members exceptional at what they do.
Today, Rising Tide Car Wash operates two locations in Parkland, Florida, with the vast majority of its staff proudly on the autism spectrum.
What started as a family initiative has become a workplace that provides meaningful jobs for over 90 individuals with autism. The company succeeds by embracing strengths such as structure, consistency, and strong attention to detail — qualities that make many of their team members exceptional at what they do.
Today, Rising Tide Car Wash operates two locations in Parkland, Florida, with the vast majority of its staff proudly on the autism spectrum.