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4.24.2017
Autism Speaks celebrates National Volunteer Week
In commemoration of National Volunteer Week, Autism Speaks would like to thank the incredible families and friends who have supported us throughout
News
4.20.2017
New York State votes to release $1 billion for supportive housing
New York State Assembly Social Services Chair Andrew Hevesi (A.D. 28) announced on April 10 the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate
Science News
4.12.2017
You’re invited: Research-related webinars & webcasts of interest to the autism community
The National Institutes of Health invites the autism community to participate in the next full meeting of the Interagency Autism Coordinating![Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Home%20of%20the%20Cleveland%20Browns%20goes%20blue%20for%20World%20Autism%20Month.jpg.webp?itok=1hp6DLLn)
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4.12.2017
Home of the Cleveland Browns goes blue for World Autism Month
FirstEnergy Stadium, the home of the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland, Ohio went blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day and Light It Up Blue on![A mom works with a child who has autism during a Caregiver Skills Training workshop. Photo courtesy Mom2Mom](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/CST%20Newark%20courtesy%20Mom2Mom.jpg.webp?itok=iGIpg7TR)
Science News
4.10.2017
Autism Caregiver Training: Helping families
Autism Speaks answers your questions about a program that empowers parents and improves lives in underserved communities in the U.S. and around the![New York Red Bulls Arena as they Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/New%20York%20Red%20Bulls%20Arena%20as%20they%20Light%20It%20Up%20Blue%20for%20World%20Autism%20Month.png.webp?itok=zFm9X9Qh)
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4.7.2017
New York Red Bulls Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month
Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls, went blue this year in honor of World Autism Awareness Day on Sunday, April 2 and Light It Up Blue.![Autism Speaks staff with Julia from Sesame Street](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20staff%20with%20Julia%20from%20Sesame%20Street.png.webp?itok=USLvFo10)
News
4.5.2017
Julia, Sesame Street muppet with autism, prepares for TV debut
Sesame Street's newest muppet, Julia, met autism advocates and the press at an event held at the Capitol and hosted by actress Holly Robinson Peete.
Advocacy News
4.5.2017
Bipartisan legislation introduced to enhance ABLE accounts
New legislation was introduced late yesterday in Congress to enhance Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Nineteen states currently![A man wearing blue typing on a keyboard while working in a lab](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/A%20man%20wearing%20blue%20typing%20on%20a%20keyboard%20while%20working%20in%20a%20lab.jpg.webp?itok=cafS-MO0)
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4.5.2017
Youth with autism gain and keep jobs after employer-based skills program
Read about how autistic youths gained and kept jobs after completing this employer-based skills program.![Blue Man Group at the Sharp Aquos Theatre](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Blue%20Man%20Group%20at%20the%20Sharp%20Aquos%20Theatre.png.webp?itok=0beCyWsh)
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4.3.2017
Blue Man Group Celebrates World Autism Month
Blue Man Group is teaming up with Autism Speaks for the third consecutive year and will be hosting autism-friendly performances.![White Castle is asking cravers to round-up for Autism Speaks](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/IMG_0192.JPG.webp?itok=BrXfYnEr)
Press Release
4.3.2017
White Castle Joins Autism Speaks to "Light It Up Blue"
White Castle, America's favorite family-owned hamburger chain for 96 years, announced today the launch of its monthlong fundraiser for Autism Speaks![Home depot image](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/home_depot_campaign_shot.jpg.webp?itok=34JVhNp_)
News
4.3.2017
Autism Speaks partners with The Home Depot and Philips Lighting
Autism Speaks is partnering with The Home Depot® and Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, during World Autism Month in April to increase![Dollar General Shirt](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/dollar-general1.jpg.webp?itok=3MCBZx29)
News
4.3.2017
Dollar General to raise funds for Autism Speaks
Throughout April, Dollar General will collect donations to benefit Autism Speaks, helping to increase understanding and acceptance for individuals and![The White House with blue lighting at night to support autism](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/The%20White%20House%20with%20blue%20lighting%20at%20night%20to%20support%20autism.jpg.webp?itok=2bRYDagc)
News
3.31.2017
White House Lights It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day
Every year, we ask people across the nation and around the globe to Light It Up Blue to increase understanding and acceptance.![Rockefeller Center lit up blue for World Autism Awareness Day](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Rockefeller%20Center%20lit%20up%20blue%20for%20World%20Autism%20Awareness%20Day.jpg.webp?itok=beK20khP)
News
3.31.2017
Rockefeller Center will go blue on World Autism Awareness Day
The historic Rockefeller Center in New York City will Light It Up Blue along with global landmarks on April 2, 2017 for World Autism Awareness Day!
Press Release
3.31.2017