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Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: ChildServe … that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program .  ChildServe, a recipient of our Local Impact Grant, shared their story: ChildServe offers 30+ pediatric specialty services, and 16 of those services support children and …
Autism Speaks Grantee Recipient Story: SoCal Adaptive Sports… that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant program .  SoCal Adaptive Sports, a recipient of our Local Impact Grant, shared their story: "I wanted to express our gratitude for sponsoring the group tickets for "Riverdance" show, which …
For individuals and families… Each year, Autism Cares awards over 150 grants to individuals and families in need across the United States. Qualified recipients have received support for the … say thank you. Again, thank you so much for your help. I greatly appreciate the assistance you have provided to us. ~2023 Grant recipient For more about Autism Speaks grants check out: Scientific Research Grants and Fellowship Programs Local …
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 …
Autism Speaks-supported research at INSAR 2022… Behavioral & Intellectual Assessment II Abstract ID #41081 – Supported by the Autism Speaks Predoctoral Fellowship ( Grant #12841 ) Author: Einat Waizbard Bartov Institution: University of California, Davis Title: “Psychopathological … Adult Outcome: Medical, Cognitive, Behavioral Abstract ID #39453 – Supported by the Autism Speaks Predoctoral Fellowship ( Grant #12854 ) Author: Elaine Clarke Institution: University of California, Los Angeles Title: “Vocational Trajectories and …
Career Opportunities… IL Senior Manager, Community Engagement - Upper Mid - West Remote / Chicago, IL Philanthropy & Government Relations Grant Writer Remote  Individual Giving Vice President, Individual Giving Remote / near an airport Corporate Initiatives Vice …
Meet Lisa H.… work to ensure other children are just as fortunate. “What inspired me to really step up my donations was the Autism Cares grant program. Anything I can do to reduce the burden on other families in similar situations, I will do. It’s just really …
Autism Speaks awards over $550,000 for autism research… spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families, today announced $555,850 in grant funding to five researchers studying autism. As a major funder of autism research, Autism Speaks is committed to … support a promising group of young scientists who are propelling the field of autism research forward in new directions.”  Grant applications were peer reviewed by a panel of scientific reviewers, community advocates and self-advocates who …
Collaboration Addresses Transition to Adulthood for Autism Patients … to adulthood has been awarded a total of $1 million over the next three years from the Cleveland Foundation. The grant will help to support the work of a three-year pilot in which The MetroHealth System, Autism Speaks and Milestones … support these young people and their families and the partnership among these entities allows us to do that at scale.” The grant will fund a joint effort between MetroHealth and Autism Speaks to develop a Transition Clinic with a specific focus on … Milestones or other community providers and organizations”, said Kate Brown, MetroHealth’s Chief Development Officer. The grant from the Cleveland Foundation will launch the program while additional philanthropic funds are secured to complete the …
Basic advocacy skills: Step by step… you are advocating and to whom you ultimately need to advocate. Does the person you are addressing have the authority to grant your request or resolve your situation? What constraints does s/he face? Step 6. Present your “case.” Step 7. Consider … shape your strategy. You are bringing your concerns to your child’s teacher and school principal. But are they empowered to grant your request ? If you are advocating to someone who lacks sufficient authority, no matter how hard you press – and regardless of whether they are sympathetic to your position – they will be unable to grant your request. The goal of your advocacy with the team might then be to get them to support you in bringing your …