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4.5.2017

Julia, Sesame Street muppet with autism, prepares for TV debut

Sesame Street's newest muppet, Julia, met autism advocates and the press at an event held at the Capitol and hosted by actress Holly Robinson Peete.
Advocacy News
4.5.2017

Bipartisan legislation introduced to enhance ABLE accounts

New legislation was introduced late yesterday in Congress to enhance Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Nineteen states currently
News
4.5.2017

Youth with autism gain, keep jobs after employer-based skills program

This article originally appeared on the Virginia Commonwealth University News site here.
News
4.3.2017

Blue Man Group Celebrates World Autism Month

Blue Man Group is teaming up with Autism Speaks for the third consecutive year and will be hosting autism-friendly performances suitable for
Press Release
4.3.2017

White Castle® Joins Autism Speaks® to "Light It Up Blue"

White Castle, America's favorite family-owned hamburger chain for 96 years, announced today the launch of its monthlong fundraiser for Autism Speaks
News
4.3.2017

Autism Speaks partners with The Home Depot and Philips Lighting

Autism Speaks is partnering with The Home Depot® and Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, during World Autism Month in April to increase
News
4.3.2017

Dollar General to raise funds for Autism Speaks

Partnership strengthens communities by addressing needs of families
News
3.31.2017

White House Lights It Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Every year, we ask people across the nation and around the globe to Light It Up Blue to increase understanding and acceptance.
News
3.31.2017

Rockefeller Center will go blue on World Autism Awareness Day

The historic Rockefeller Center in New York City will Light It Up Blue along with global landmarks on April 2, 2017 for World Autism Awareness Day!
Press Release
3.31.2017

GAMESTOP AND AUTISM SPEAKS® LAUNCH IN-STORE CAMPAIGN

GameStop Corp., a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple, will once again partner
News
3.31.2017

Home of Flyers and 76ers goes blue for World Autism Awareness Day

The home of the Flyers and 76ers will Light It Up Blue in April in honor of World Autism Awareness Day!
Science News
3.30.2017

Populations in movement: Addressing the needs of migrants with autism

In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day 2017, a panel of international leaders convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to
News
3.30.2017

Ancient City of Petra will Light It Up Blue for people with autism

Petra, the archaeological site in Jordan's southwestern desert and one of the 7 Wonders of the World will Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2017 in honor
News
3.30.2017

Christ the Redeemer will go blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Christ the Redeemer, the historic statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will Light It Up Blue this year in honor of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2,
News
3.29.2017

Home of New England Patriots going blue for World Autism Awareness Day

Gillette Stadium, home of Super Bowl LI champions the New England Patriots, will Light It Up Blue on April 2nd for World Autism Awareness Day.
News
3.28.2017

NYC sanitation trucks Light It Up Blue for World Autism Month

The New York City Department of Sanitation will once again go blue in honor of Autism Speaks' Light It Up Blue campaign during the month of April.