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An employment success story from an Autism Speaks grantee… Check out this update from one of our recent grantees, Taking the Lead in Maryland! We are accepting applications from service providers across the country to our Norma and Malcolm Baker Recreation program through August! Learn more and apply for an Autism Speaks grant here. "I just wanted to thank Autism Speaks for the grant that was given to Taking the Lead. Because of this grant, we created our vocational program that is teaching people …
This inclusion project is supporting preschoolers with autism … and an accompanying toolkit for teachers that would be widely available. Our program was fortunate to obtain this generous grant from Autism Speaks. With this funding, we were able design a training package on how to effectively include children … Thank you so much for including our preschool, Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Preschool, in your Autism Speaks grant. It has been an honor and privilege to be able to work alongside of you. I really enjoy sharing and showing you how we …
Autism Speaks grantee gets moving for the summer… Summer is about getting outside and being active! Check out a report from one of our Local Impact grantees, Wesley Family Services in Pittsburgh, PA. Our grant helps pay for scholarships for all attendees with autism to participate in a program called Get Moving! Running, … mentioned that “he loved it so much!” and she hopes the program will continue in the future. For more information on other grantees across the country, click here … Autism Speaks grantee gets moving for the summer …
This program teaches people with autism how to swim… for the more advanced swimmer, teaches stroke work and easy competition skills for Special Olympics. With the support of grant funding from Autism Speaks, STRIDE was able to fund the program for 15 new swimmers and 10 advanced swimmers who …
Dr. Brian Boyd is bringing diversity to the field of autism research… in Autism on their group-based support model for Black families with children on the spectrum. We also just wrote a grant together to really look at risk and resilience in these families. How do you think the field of autism research could … get involved. Learn more: Read about Autism Speaks' Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion vision View our current research grant opportunities … Dr. Brian Boyd is bringing diversity to the field of autism research …
Spotlight on Autism Training for First Responders… to learn best practices for responding to emergency situations involving a person with autism. Through the Chapter Grants program, Autism Speaks was excited to provide $5,000 for the development of a vital training curriculum for first … about autism brings some peace of mind. This post is a spotlight on Pathfinders for Autism , an Autism Speaks Chapter Grant recipient. With funding from Autism Speaks, Shelly McLaughlin and Trish Kane at Pathfinders for Autism developed …
DCU for Kids and Autism Speaks: coming together to make a difference… association dedicated to autism, Autism Speaks relies nearly entirely on charitable individuals and organizations and grants from foundations and companies to fuel our mission of creating solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life … said Maureen Spaulding, Foundation Manager at Digital Federal Credit Union, who also plays a leading role working with grantees of DCU for Kids. Since 2008, DCU for Kids has been a valued supporter of Autism Speaks, fueling our efforts to … is making in these crucial areas, especially in the research field. We know when we award their organization with a grant that the funds will directly impact autism research and help find better solutions for autism care in the future,” …
Gnome Surf: creating a wave of inclusivity and kindness for autism families … friendships. Thanks in large part to corporate sponsors, individual donors and grants, such as the Norma and Malcolm Baker Recreation Grant funded by Autism Speaks, Gnome Surf is able to provide individual surf therapy sessions as well as free weekly camps …
Coffee shop serves up employment opportunities for autistic young adults… I was introduced to Fran Hines, a trustee of Belmar First Aid Squad. He and a few other trustees had the opportunity to grant money to local charities and nonprofits in the area. Thankfully, they chose the Kindness Cafe!” Now in its second …
Holiday Safety Plan: Preventing meltdowns, wanderings and accidents… experience in teaching safety skills to people of all ages and all levels of autism. Kidpower was previously awarded a grant from Autism Speaks to increase the access and relevance of their “People Safety” curriculum for this community. … …