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Nasdaq welcomes Autism Speaks
News
4.5.2024

Autism Speaks rings the NASDAQ stock market closing bell for World Autism Month

Brian Harper, chairman of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors was joined with a group of autistic people, families and caregivers, and Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks World Autism Month Fearless campaign
News
4.2.2024

Autistic people need us to act fearlessly this World Autism Month

Autism Speaks CEO writes a letter urging the community to act fearlessly for autistic people, their family and their friends this World Autism Month &
Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih
Science News
4.2.2024

Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at UN event on technology and autism

Andy Shih gave the opening address at a United Nations event focused on the intersection of technology and autism advocacy hosted by the State of
Autism Speaks Champions of Change logo
Press Release
4.2.2024

This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks champions change with new Community Messengers

Autism Speaks announces the Champions of Change program - autistic advocates & spokespeople with a range of experiences, support needs and connections
Fearless
Press Release
4.1.2024

This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks pledges to Act Fearlessly for acceptance and change

In recognition of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is launching its #ActFearlessly campaign and encouraging the public to sign its pledge, share
Andy Shih speaking at witness panel
Advocacy News
2.15.2024

Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer speaks at congressional hearing on the Autism CARES Act of 2024

On February 14, Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Andy Shih testified before Congress on the transformative impact of programs authorized under the
Keith Wargo testifying before Small Business subcommittee hearing 2024
Advocacy News
2.1.2024

Autism Speaks CEO testifies before Congress on pathways for employment of individuals with autism and other disabilities

Keith Wargo shared data and personal narratives, illustrating the transformative power of inclusive employment practices, during the House Small
autism speaks new logo
Press Release
1.29.2024

Autism Speaks awards $115,000 in grants to 23 organizations serving the autism community

Autism Speaks announces its 2023 Local Impact Grant recipients. These grants fund nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide autistic people with
Autism Speaks State Government Affairs Director Christa Stevens presenting Texas State Representative Donna Howard with clear puzzle piece shaped award
Advocacy News
1.18.2024

Autism Speaks honors Texas State Representative Donna Howard for advocacy on behalf of autism community

Autism Speaks bestowed Representative Howard with our Public Service Award in recognition of her effort during the past legislative session to improve
Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney holding clear puzzle piece award and standing next to Autism Speaks representative
Advocacy News
1.18.2024

Autism Speaks honors Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for exemplary leadership in advancing access to autism services

Autism Speaks is pleased to recognize Iowa Medicaid Director Elizabeth Matney for her leadership of the Iowa Department of Human Services' redesign of
California Assemblymember Blanca Rubio receiving puzzle piece shaped Public Service Award
Advocacy News
1.12.2024

Autism Speaks recognizes California Assemblywoman as a champion for the autism community

Autism Speaks recognizes California Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio for leadership in improving the state’s transition planning process for autistic and
two hands typing on the keyboard of a laptop; stethoscope laying next to laptop
Advocacy News
1.11.2024

Pennsylvania removes insurance barriers for autism spectrum disorder

Over 55,000 Pennsylvanians with autism now benefit from additional state protections that address barriers to insurance coverage of autism care.
Robert Varnedoe, Josh Cobbs, Senator Chuck Grassley and Arianna Esposito at Lee Container
Advocacy News
1.4.2024

El senador Grassley visita al fabricante Lee Container

El senador estadounidense Chuck Grassley se unió a Autism Speaks y al presidente de Lee Container, Robert Varnedoe, para discutir las oportunidades de
D'Onta Foreman Chicago Bears My Cause My Cleats
News
12.15.2023

NFL players show support of Autism Speaks during My Cause My Cleats

Imagine owning a piece of NFL history while supporting a great cause. That's right – you can now bid on the very cleats worn by your favorite NFL
Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks
News
12.9.2023

Autism Speaks CEO Stands with Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy

As the CEO of Autism Speaks, I am deeply saddened by the hurtful and harmful language on social media directed at Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
Zak and his parents, Mona and Stuart
Advocacy News
12.7.2023

Advocating for those with severe, intense and challenging behaviors

As we discuss the progress and the future of services for autistic individuals with severe challenges, we also reimagine the landscape of autism