World Autism Awareness Day

Empowering Lives with COOLiFY: TORRAS Joins Forces with Autistic Families to Advance Technological Excellence and Foster a Deep Sense of Love and Care

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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Prior to engaging in the game, each participant represented a $1 donation from TORRAS to the autism organization Bust Buddies on behalf of the fans.

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Prior to engaging in the game, each participant represented a $1 donation from TORRAS to the autism organization Bust Buddies on behalf of the fans.
The event attracted hundreds of fans, with Dallas Mavericks fans eagerly vying to win COOLIFY products.
As a brand that places user value at its core, TORRAS is deeply committed to understanding users' authentic experiences with our products.
TORRAS, in its relentless pursuit of technological excellence, has never lost sight of its original aspiration: to bring warmth and love into people's lives through exceptional products.

This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks Champions Change with New Community Messengers

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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The program launch, part of Autism Speaks' celebration of World Autism Month and in recognition of its nearly two decades of impact, marks an evolution of collaborating with and standing alongside members of the autistic community.

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The program launch, part of Autism Speaks' celebration of World Autism Month and in recognition of its nearly two decades of impact, marks an evolution of collaborating with and standing alongside members of the autistic community.
Autism Speaks' Champions of Change will serve as messengers, advocates, allies and advisors for the nonprofit organization and to the autistic community at large — helping steer the future of the organization.
Alongside Autism Speaks, the Champions stand fearlessly for a world where autistic people are recognized, valued, celebrated and afforded the opportunities they deserve.
To show solidarity and support for Autism Speaks, New York City's Empire State Building will shine a spectrum of colors on Tuesday, April 2nd, to mark World Autism Awareness Day and celebrate the diversity of the autism community.

Join Els for Autism® in Celebrating World Autism Month: Creating Opportunities for Inclusion and Acceptance of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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JUPITER, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we prepare to celebrate World Autism Month this April, Els for Autism invites individuals and families to join us in our mission of creating a world of limitless possibilities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.

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JUPITER, Fla., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As we prepare to celebrate World Autism Month this April, Els for Autism invites individuals and families to join us in our mission of creating a world of limitless possibilities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
Through our comprehensive programs and services spanning a lifetime, the Els for Autism team empowers individuals with to thrive.
To celebrate World Autism Day on Tuesday, April 2, Els for Autism will open the Big Easy™ Cafe by Ernie Els to the public, with Connor as our honored guest.
Join us on Tuesday, April 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a memorable World Autism Day celebration in our cafe.

CHUCK E. CHEESE STEPS UP COMMITMENT TO KIDS WITH AUTISM FOR WORLD AUTISM MONTH

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

IRVING, Texas, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck E. Cheese, the Nation's No.1 family entertainment center, is celebrating its ongoing commitment to kids with autism and their families during April, World Autism Month with a national Sensory Sensitive Sunday event at all 460 U.S. and Canada locations on Sunday April 30. Chuck E. Cheese fun centers nationwide will also host a month-long fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive world for all people with autism. and as part of an extended partnership, launch autism-friendly workforce training and inclusion programs.

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Chuck E. Cheese fun centers nationwide will also host a month-long fundraiser for Autism Speaks, the nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive world for all people with autism.
Since the program was launched on World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, 2017, Chuck E. Cheese has held more than 18,000 sensory-friendly events.
Annual World Autism Month fundraisers benefiting Autism Speaks, which invests 89 cents of every dollar to funding research, advocacy, programs, and services to help people with autism reach their full potential.
"For more than five years, we've proudly collaborated with Chuck E. Cheese to drive understanding and inclusion for children with autism and their families", said Keith Wargo, President & CEO, Autism Speaks.

Tencent Music Launches Earth Protection Project to Celebrate Earth Day 2022

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Friday, April 22, 2022

The playlist is now available on TME platforms, including QQ Music, Kugou Music and Kuwo Music.

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The playlist is now available on TME platforms, including QQ Music, Kugou Music and Kuwo Music.
In addition, TME also launched the "Earth Investor" activity, which advocates for wildlife protection to make the Earth a better place.
On April 2 of World Autism Awareness Day, TME launched its "Shape of Music" charity project for the autistic community with a charity album and digital music collection.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country's highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing.

April is World Autism Month, let’s create an inclusive Canada where autistic people can reach their full potential.

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

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Special Announcement: In celebration of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks Canada is launching their documentary Life on The Spectrum by Autism Speaks Canada on April 2, 2022, World Autism Day.

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Special Announcement: In celebration of World Autism Month, Autism Speaks Canada is launching their documentary Life on The Spectrum by Autism Speaks Canada on April 2, 2022, World Autism Day.
We believe in empowering every autistic member of the community, says Sarah Ahmed, director of marketing and communications for Autism Speaks Canada.
At Autism Speaks Canada, we remain committed to building inclusive communities where autistic Canadians can reach their full potential.
How to Watch the Documentary:
Subscribe to Autism Speaks Canadas YouTube channel at autismspeaks.ca/youtube and be the first to watch Life on the Spectrum by Autism Speaks Canada.

WORLD AUTISM DAY: HEALING OUR MINDS AND SHIFTING OUR PERSPECTIVES, NOT OUR CHILDREN

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1 in 44 children in the US is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. But there is something wrong about this narrative, and it has nothing to do with the statistics.

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Non-profit High Vibrational Child is offering a free event in celebration of Autism Awareness Day April 2nd.
Rather than viewing Autistic children as having a disorder, there is a more accepting way to understand and interact with our children, neighbors, and students.
"Reef changed the way my husband and I raise our children; he taught us to approach life through a different perspective," says Yap.
Britt Yap is the founder of the Mana Healing Method and Holomua Healing University.

The late Suzanne Wright and Samantha Els to Receive the 2022 Autism Science Foundation Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

New York, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has announced that the late Suzanne Wright and Samantha Els will receive this years Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award.

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New York, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and funding innovative autism research, has announced that the late Suzanne Wright and Samantha Els will receive this years Caryn Schwartzman Spirit Award.
She raised millions of dollars to fund autism research and help families impacted by autism.
Their parents, Ernie Els, World of Golf Hall of Famer and four-time Major Champion Ernie Els and his wife Liezl, founded Els for Autism Foundation in 2009.
To learn more about the Autism Science Foundation or to make a donation, visit www.autismsciencefoundation.org.

Autism Speaks launches Autism Care Network to improve autism care across North America

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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b'NEW YORK, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Autism Speaks announces the launch of the Autism Care Network, the first and only learning health network of its kind focused on bringing better autism care to communities, faster.

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b'NEW YORK, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Autism Speaks announces the launch of the Autism Care Network, the first and only learning health network of its kind focused on bringing better autism care to communities, faster.
A groundbreaking partnership of 20 premier autism centers in North America, brought together by Autism Speaks and funding partners, the Autism Care Network aims to transform how better care is developed for people with autism and their families.\nThe Autism Care Network is supported by Autism Speaks, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health, the J. Donald and Laurelle Lee Family Foundation and the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet).\nAs a learning health network, the Autism Care Network will deliver faster implementation of best practices and research findings about autism care.
Network sites collect data from patient visits, test what treatments deliver the best outcomes and deliver new knowledge to Network partners and community providers so they can make the right decision for their patients.\nBuilt onmore than a decade of success in improving autism care, the Autism Care Network combines this success with an innovative learning health system model to rapidly deliver better autism care practices.
A combination of genetic and environmental factorsinfluencesthe development of autism, and autism often is accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders,seizuresand sleep disturbances.

Gemiini Promoting The Shift From Awareness To Acceptance

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

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SPOKANE, Wash., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemiini is celebrating Acceptance Month, a movement among advocacy organizations to increase understanding, acceptance, and support for people with autism.

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SPOKANE, Wash., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemiini is celebrating Acceptance Month, a movement among advocacy organizations to increase understanding, acceptance, and support for people with autism.
The original 2008 United Nations mandate for a "World Autism Awareness Day" undergoing a cultural shift.
As part of the growing recognition of the gifts and capacities that autistic individuals bring to our society, Gemiini has joined the movement to designate April as "Autistic Acceptance Month."
"Gemiini is committed to promoting acceptance ofpeople with autism into our social fabric through personalized therapies that increase speech, language, reading, life skills, and social skills," said Bryan Davey, Chief Executive Officer for Gemiini.