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World Autism Awareness Day at the UN: Tackling Shared Global Challenges

Autism Speaks co-hosts UN panel on social, economic and public health challenges faced by individuals, families and societies worldwide

 

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Autism Speaks Applauds the Unanimous Passage of a New UN Resolution on Autism

On December 12, 2012, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously passed a new resolution calling on governments to take urgent action to improve access to long-term healthcare, education, training and intervention programs for persons ... More...

U.N. Passes Unanimous Resolution Expressing 'Deep Concern' Over Long-Term Challenges for Persons with Autism, Developmental Disorders

NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 12, 2012) – Today the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously passed a new resolution calling on governments to take urgent action to improve access to long-term healthcare, education, training and interve... More...

UN Convention on Disabilities Fails in Senate

WASHINGTON, DC (November 4, 2012) -- A vote to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities fell six votes short of the two thirds majority required in the Senate today.

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Autism Speaks To Co-Host the Fifth Annual World Focus on Autism

Autism Speaks will co-host the fifth annual World Focus on Autism Thursday, September 27th, at Hunter College in New York City. The purpose of the event is to promote autism awareness and highlight autism as a global public health issue among nati... More...

Major UN Conference Proclaims Inclusive International Cooperation Key to Solving Autism Puzzle

NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 4, 2012) Yesterday more than 300 dignitaries, researchers, parent advocates, and educators gathered at the United Nations for an event jointly sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh, the United States Mission to the... More...

Autism Speaks Names Toni Braxton Global Autism Ambassador

(NEW YORK, NY – April 4, 2012) – On April 3, Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, name Toni Braxton, six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and star of WE’s Braxton Famil... More...

Autism Speaks Co-founder Suzanne Wright to Address United Nations Group

NEW YORK, NY (June 27, 2007) -- Autism Speaks Co-founder Suzanne Wright will participate in a special briefing sponsored by the United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization Section entitled &... More...

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