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6.13.2024
Senator Schmitt leads bipartisan bill aimed at permanently extending provisions relating to ABLE accounts
Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the bipartisan Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act to allow people with disabilities and![Thomas Frazier](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/thomas-frazier-headshot_0.jpg.webp?itok=zhfK9-oc)
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5.15.2024
Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D. Appointed Chairman of Autism Speaks Board of Directors
Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the election of Thomas Frazier II, Ph.D., as the new chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2024.![American Heart Association Centennial logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/American%20Heart%20Association%20Centennial%20logo.jpg.webp?itok=qtScBK6U)
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4.30.2024
New $2 million research initiative will study heart and brain health in people with autism
The American Heart Association and Autism Speaks are joining forces to fund pioneering research to learn more about how to enhance cardiovascular and![Autism Speaks Champions of Change logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Champions%20of%20Change%20logo.png.webp?itok=hYS18Zf8)
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4.2.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks champions change with new Community Messengers
Autism Speaks announces the Champions of Change program - autistic advocates & spokespeople with a range of experiences, support needs and connections![Fearless](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/WAM24-fearless.png.webp?itok=FJ-sNhEu)
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4.1.2024
This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks pledges to Act Fearlessly for acceptance and change
In recognition of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks is launching its #ActFearlessly campaign and encouraging the public to sign its pledge, share![autism speaks new logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20New%20Logo.png.webp?itok=ykeRfyOn)
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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![Tom Frazier's Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/thomas-frazier-headshot.jpg.webp?itok=zqP61CJe)
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9.27.2023
Autism Speaks national board member Dr. Tom Frazier appointed to federal autism committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., member of the Autism Speaks Board of Directors, has been![Autism Speaks logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Logo_main%20imagee.jpg.webp?itok=psFaiC5Q)
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7.14.2023
Collaboration Addresses Transition to Adulthood for Autism Patients
A collaborative effort to improve the outcomes for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning to adulthood has been awarded a total of $1![Autism Speaks Autism by the Numbers](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Autism%20by%20the%20Numbers.jpg.webp?itok=qn_4Q-iY)
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4.20.2023
Autism Speaks Launches Autism by the Numbers to Increase Accessibility of Autism Information across the United States
Click here to read about how Autism Speaks is bringing together data sources to address gaps in nationwide autism data with the launch of Autism by![Autism Speaks logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Logo_main%20imagee.jpg.webp?itok=psFaiC5Q)
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4.17.2023
Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada Support Launch of the Canadian Platform for Genomics and Precision Health
Canadian consortium including Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks Canada is announced the launch of a new project to expand the development of a software![Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Light%20Up%20The%20Blues%206%20Presented%20by%20the%20Colts.png.webp?itok=Y9cdwJ1U)
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4.4.2023
Willie Nelson and other special guests Join Neil Young for Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert
Click here for more information on the 2023 Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert, presented by the Indianapolis Colts.![Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/1%20in%2036%20children%202023%20master%20graphic%20rgb.png.webp?itok=xJgirAON)
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3.23.2023
Autism Speaks Pledges to Make World of Difference as Autism Prevalence Rises to 2.7% of Children in U.S.
The CDC released a new report that shows an increase in autism prevalence with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2020, and![Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala 2023 Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/ASLogo%26Honoree.png.webp?itok=4XwEnFgI)
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3.13.2023
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Brings Celebrated Culinary Artists Together in Support of the Autism Community
Autism Speaks annual Celebrity Chef Gala will welcome notable chefs, philanthropists and advocates to celebrate the autism community and help fuel![Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Presented by the Colts](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20Light%20Up%20The%20Blues%206%20Presented%20by%20the%20Colts.png.webp?itok=Y9cdwJ1U)
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2.13.2023
Neil Young, Stephen Stills and more join Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6 Concert
Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, and more, along with many special guests, will return to![Autism Speaks - Coaches Powering Forward](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/Autism%20Speaks%20-%20Coaches%20Powering%20Forward.jpg.webp?itok=aQC1OzUD)
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1.31.2023
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward Week Unites the NCAA Community to Make a World of Difference for People with Autism
Autism Speaks Coaches Powering Forward campaign is an annual effort to bring college basketball coaches, teams, schools, broadcasters and fans![crystallized DNA](/sites/default/files/styles/content_grid/public/DNAmssng_0.png.webp?itok=xbkTt8VB)
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11.17.2022