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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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/State%20Representative%20Donna%20Howard%202023%20Award.png.webp?itok=vskx5HEX)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Iowa%20Matney%20Award%202023.jpg.webp?itok=WLH1fps-)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Rubio%20Award.jpg.webp?itok=hfZdZcD1)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/national-cancer-institute-NFvdKIhxYlU-unsplash_0.jpg.webp?itok=Sls4utsc)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/IMG_5712c.jpeg.webp?itok=ir_RJUWt)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/MyCauseMyCleats_DOntaForeman_ChicagoBears.jpg.webp?itok=nRgcovaI)
News
12.15.2023
NFL players show support of Autism Speaks
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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Keith%20Wargo%2C%20CEO%20of%20Autism%20Speaks.png.webp?itok=_l30RG50)
News
12.9.2023
Autism Speaks CEO stands 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](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/DSC_0475.JPG.webp?itok=kglwEslD)
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![Close up of girl in a blue dress](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Girl%20in%20a%20blue%20dress%20cropped_0.jpg.webp?itok=tdHEMEIv)
Science News
12.1.2023
Autism in Africa: Transforming care and services for a brighter future
In a new report from the WHO, UNICEF and Autism Speaks, we outline three action items that could improve care for autistic children and their families![CAPD Fellowship RFA](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/CAPD%20Fellowship%20RFA.png.webp?itok=qYTK2fs5)
Science News
12.1.2023
Autism Speaks opens applications for research grants on central auditory processing disorder
Autism Speaks today announced the opening of applications for a new cycle of research grants on the study of central auditory processing disorder![Dr. Russell Shilling](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Russell%20Shilling.JPG.webp?itok=I5KqaSop)
Science News
11.6.2023
Autism Speaks welcomes Dr. Russell Shilling to the Medical and Science Advisory Committee
Russell Shilling, Ph.D., has joined Autism Speaks Medical and Science Advisory Committee. The committee provides guidance on achieving our scientific![clipboard holding white paper with "MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES" written on it, laying on top of photos of people; five strips of blue tape surrounding sign](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/mental%20health%20services%20red%20tape_blue_0.png.webp?itok=BJyFAwKV)
Advocacy News
11.1.2023
Autism Speaks strongly supports new rule to reduce barriers to health care services for many autistic people
The new MHPAEA proposed rule would be an important step towards removing barriers to coverage of mental health services for autistic individuals.![two men in suits standing next to each other](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/tom%20at%20iacc%20crop.jpg.webp?itok=LBuGxq3I)
Advocacy News
10.13.2023
Takeaways from the October 2023 IACC Meeting
The October 2023 IACC meeting recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month and discussed upcoming IACC publications, federal agency![Antonio Pagán](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Antonio%20Pag%C3%A1n_0.jpg.webp?itok=MJIAAKc4)
Science News
10.9.2023