AUTISM SPEAKS INC
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Employment
- People with Disabilities
Location
50 F ST NW STE 360WASHINGTON, DC 20001 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.autismspeaks.org![Image_202405291356 Image_202405291356](https://res.cloudinary.com/dktp1ybbx/image/upload/c_limit,h_170,w_170/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto/v1717016214/organization/prod/1247861/wyxHS7iAQF.png)
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.
Description
Autism Speaks was founded in 2005. Merging with three leading autism organizations and building upon their legacy, Autism Speaks collaborative efforts have resulted in:
$4.6 billion increase in authorized federal research funding for autism
$218 million investment in scientific grants and projects
Creation of one of the world’s largest open access autism genomic database
Over $16.1 million in community autism-related grants and scholarships
Autism Care Network of 20 top medical centers and facilities providing cutting-edge clinical care
More than 27 million people have received free autism information and resources
86 cents of every dollar funds research, advocacy, programs and services
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