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Lorri Unumb Wins NASCAR Humanitarian Award

LAS VEGAS (November 30, 2012) -- Lorri Shealy Unumb, Autism Speaks' vice president for state government affairs, was named the winner of the NASCAR Foundation's second annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award,... More...

Ruby Tuesday Promotion

Participating Ruby Tuesday restaurants will give back 20% of the purchase to Autism Speaks on Sept. 11, 12 & 13. Print and present the attached flyer to receive credit. Bring family and friends to enjoy great food for a great cause!

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FAQs on the South Carolina Autism Insurance Reform Law (Ryan's Law)

1. What does Ryan’s Law do? Broadly speaking, Ryan’s Law does the following:

Applies to children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder at age 8 or younger and continues to apply up to the age of 16.... More...

Lorri Unumb Addresses 2012 Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards Dinner

GREENVILLE (May 1, 2012) -- Lorri Unumb, JD, Autism Speaks' vice president for state government affairs, spoke about autism insurance reform and the need for employers with self-funded plans to voluntarily offer coverage as sp... More...

South Carolina Autism Insurance Bill Passed

(SOUTH CAROLINA - June 7, 2007) The South Carolina House and Senate overrode Gov. Mark Sanford's 11th hour veto of a bill requiring health insurance coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The bill, Ryan'... More...