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e-Speaks || May 26, 2007
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$3 Million Weekend for Walk Fundraisers
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Walk Now for Autism, Autism Speaks' signature fundraising event, raised over $3 million at walks in five cities across the country last weekend. Learn more about the walks and view a photo gallery from the events.
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House Of Commons Welcomes Autism Speaks UK
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Autism Speaks UK held its second annual reception at the House of Commons on the British House of Parliament. Dame Stephanie Shirley, founder of Autism Speaks UK, addressed a gathering of scientists, doctors, parents and members of Parliament, in a speech emphasizing recent accomplishments and challenges for the coming year. Read more.
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Ask Senators and Representative to Cosponsor EPIAA
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You can help make The Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autism Act (EPIAA) law. Senate bill S. 937 and House bill HR 1881 will provide $350 million in new federal funding for services for individuals with autism. Call or email your legislators today and ask them to cosponsor this important legislation. Learn more and take action.
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Dept. of Defense Funding Autism Research
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The Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Program, or ASDRP, is offering $7.5 million in grants for researchers to study autism spectrum disorders. The ASDRP was created by Congress when it appropriated the monies for autism research in the Fiscal 2007 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. The program was presented to Congress by Autism Speaks, and Peter Bell, executive vice president of Autism Speaks, chairs the integration panel that is responsible for designing the objectives of the ASDRP Learn more.
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Autism Speaks Applauds Chicago PD Training Video
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The Chicago Police Department has created a new training video designed to help officers gain a better understanding of the behaviors associated with autism, and to respond appropriately when they encounter a person with autism. Autism Speaks served as a consultant to the department in the production of the video, which will be made available to police departments in surrounding communities through a shared training website. Read more and see the video.
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Autism Speaks 400 Auction Ending Soon
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There's still time to bid on an opportunity to be the honorary starter and wave the green flag for the Autism Speaks 400 presented by VISA at Dover International Speedway. The auction ends Mon., May 28 and the race takes place on Sun., June 3 in Dover, Delaware. Bid on the auction or learn more about the event.
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