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Build-A-Bear Workshop Offers a Unique Piece to Support Autism Speaks

ST. LOUIS (March 19, 2013) - Build-A-Bear Workshop®, the interactive entertainment retailer of customizable stuffed animals, today announced the launch of a special bear to support Autism Speaks® an... More...

Joe’s Crab Shack Launches National Partnership with Autism Speaks

(HOUSTON) April 2, 2013—Joe’s Crab Shack joins organizations across the globe in celebration of World Autism Day today and kicks off its own national fundraiser for Autism Sp... More...

Duncan and Alison Niederauer Appearance on 'CBS This Morning'

Duncan and Alison Niederauer appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss bringing more awareness to autism and about life raising a child with autism. Alison is a Board Member at Autism Speaks.

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What Does '1 in 50' Mean for our Community

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As many of you know fr... More...

Rep. Lois Frankel Urges Congress to Step Up Autism Funding

WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2013) -- Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) urged Congress in a speech on the House floor to step up funding for autism research, saying the investment cannot be shouldered alone by organizations such as Autis... More...

U.S. Census: High Unemployment, Low Wages Plague Disability Community

WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2013) -- Americans with disabilities experience higher unemployment rates than the general population and those who are employed tend to hold low-paying jobs, work part-time and earn less than their ... More...

NJ Denies Star Football Player Extra Year of Eligibility

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (March 15, 2013) -- New Jersey athletic officials have denied a waiver for Anthony Starego, a high school football placekicker with autism, to play an additional year, despite pleas from professional pla... More...

Autism Speaks Joins Campaign For NJ Football Player

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (March 11, 2013) -- Autism Speaks today joined with supporters of Anthony Starego, a New Jersey high school football placekicker with autism, in urging state athletic officials to grant him one more year of eligib... More...

Lifetime's Project Runway Goes Duck-y for Autism Speaks

Last night on Lifetime's Project Runway episode, '... More...

Watch Bob Wright Interview from WPTV

On Sunday, March 5, Autism Speaks Co-founder Bob Wright appeared on WPTV NBC Newschannel 5's "To the Point" with Michael Williams. Watch the interview below.

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