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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
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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 &
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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
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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
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9.19.2023
Charting a Path to Inclusion: A Call to Action from the WHO-UNICEF Global Report on Developmental Disabilities
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meetings this week in New York City, Autism Speaks and Qatar Foundation co-hosted the launch of the WHO
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3.30.2023
A Letter from Autism Speaks CEO this World Autism Month
Autism Speaks has a clear vision that guides our organization. Read a letter from the CEO about our commitment to standing with the autistic community
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5.9.2022
Thomas Frazier joins the Autism Speaks Board of Directors
Autism Speaks announces the appointment of clinical psychologist and autism researcher Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., to their Board of Directors. Read
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5.3.2022
Autism Speaks announces 2021 Norma and Malcom Baker Recreation Grant Recipients
This year, 114 organizations across 31 states were awarded grant funding of up to $5,000. Their programs fund a range of initiatives, including summer
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2.1.2022
Autism Speaks announces 2021 Local Impact Grant recipients
Autism Speaks is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Local Impact Grants. Our Local Impact Grants fund non-profit programs that provide
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10.19.2021
Autism Speaks elects Jennifer Seidel to its national board
Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and
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5.5.2021
Autism Speak elects Zumper Chief Marketing Officer Darren Goode to national board
Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people with autism and
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2.11.2021
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward brings NCAA basketball coaches, broadcasters and fans together to increase understanding and acceptance for people with autism
NCAA Basketball coaches, teams and fans across the country will display their support for the autism community by wearing Autism Speaks puzzle-piece
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10.2.2020
Autism Speaks applauds introduction of the Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Congressman Adam Schiff introduced legislation which provides dedicated funding for the Individuals with
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7.29.2020
Autism Speaks advocacy priorities to support people with autism through re-opening of community life
At Autism Speaks, we are committed to advocating for the needs of every person with autism, across the spectrum and throughout the life span. We urge
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7.28.2020
Autism Speaks’ position on mask-wearing within the autism community
While it is a recommendation, and in many areas a requirement, to slow the spread of COVID-19, wearing a mask is often difficult for those on the
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6.10.2020