
A Brighter Life on the Spectrum
A new campaign inspired by the vast and diverse autism community, featuring stories of people with autism across the spectrum and throughout the life span. Together, we can create a brighter life on the spectrum.
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Introducing Delivering Jobs
A Partnership with Best Buddies, Special Olympics and the Entertainment Industry Foundation to Create Pathways to One Million Employment and Leadership Opportunities by 2025 for People with Autism, Intellectual and/or Developmental Differences.
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Life on the Spectrum

“Susan es un pedacito del cielo,” dice su madre, Mónica. “Ella a significado un cambio muy positivo para nosotros.”
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“At the end of the day, like any other parent, you want your kids to be happy. You not only want them to be healthy and happy, but the best Daylen and DaShaun that they can be.”
Read DaShaun & Daylen V.'s Story

"I’m proud of the fact that I can drive a car on my own, go from place to place and get to my appointments. Being independent is pretty important because sooner or later all of us will have to learn it one way or another."
Read Chris I.'s Story

Leo makes everything special. Hace especial todo, dice Jessica, la mamá de Leo. El marca la diferencia entre mis dos hijos. El marca donde quiera que va la diferencia.
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If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism.
- Dr. Stephen Shore