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We Are Employable
Press Release
10.22.2019

Introducing Delivering Jobs

Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics join forces with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for inclusion campaign.
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2019
Press Release
10.14.2019

Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2019

World-class chefs channel their culinary talents for a cause at 13th annual Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala, raising vital funds for research,
Press Release
10.9.2019

Autism Speaks elects Oxford Properties VP Adam Frazier to national board

“Adam has distinguished himself in the business world, while maintaining a deep commitment to his family and community,” said Autism Speaks Board
Map of United States with all states shaded green to indicate autism benefits by state
Press Release
8.2.2019

Autism Speaks commends Tennessee as it becomes 50th state requiring that insurance plans cover autism

Reforms eliminate restrictions and gaps in coverage of medically necessary autism care
Hearing room with members seated facing witnesses and audience.
Press Release
6.25.2019

Autism Speaks commends advancement of the Autism CARES Act of 2019

U.S. House of Representatives holds hearing on bipartisan legislation to fund autism research, services and training benefiting individuals and
Press Release
2.8.2019

Autism Speaks commends congressional action to reauthorize Autism CARES Act

Legislation receives bipartisan support to fund autism research, monitoring and services benefiting individuals and families affected by autism
Press Release
2.4.2019

Autism Sharing Initiative is named a 2019 GA4GH Driver Project

Partnership between Autism Speaks and AIMS-2 Trials brings together one of the largest collections of genomic and clinical autism data to accelerate
Press Release
1.18.2019

Autism Speaks elects three business leaders to its national board

NEW YORK (January 18, 2019) – Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the life span for people
Autism Speaks partners with DNAStack to support MSSNG whole genome sequencing program
Press Release
6.25.2018

DNAstack and Autism Speaks® Announce Collaboration

DNAstac, a software company that develops a cloud-based platform to manage, analyze and search genomic datasets, and Autism Speaks announced today a
Press Release
5.9.2018

Ready, Willing and Able to Work: How Small Businesses Empower People with Autism

Testifying today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business, Autism Speaks President and CEO Angela Geiger addressed an area
Press Release
4.24.2018

Autism Speaks elects four dynamic business leaders to its national board

Autism Speaks has elected four new members to its board of directors, effective immediately. Each brings a wealth of experience in fields ranging from
Press Release
4.2.2018

Autism Speaks Special Report, Interactive Story Mosaic Create Fuller Picture of Autism’s Diversity

Thousands of people with autism and their supporters tell their stories in words and pictures. More than half of survey respondents say they have
Press Release
1.25.2018

Autism Speaks teams up with NCAA basketball coaches and fans for Coaches Powering Forward

Campaign February 9 through 11 promotes understanding and acceptance of people with autism
Press Release
1.16.2018

Neil Young and friends team up for 5th annual Light Up The Blues Concert to benefit Autism Speaks

Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Burt Bacharach, Judy Collins, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Steve Ferrone, and
Press Release
10.5.2017

Autism Speaks 2017 Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Together World-Class Chefs For a Cause

Hosted by *NSYNC recording artist Joey Fatone, event raises vital funds for autism research and resources for children and adults
White Castle is asking cravers to round-up for Autism Speaks
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