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Vaccine ROCKVILLE, Md., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Autism Society of America, the nation's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, announced the 'Road to Acceptance' project. As a part of its larger Autism Acceptance Month campaign, the project showcases the unique experiences within the Autism community, driving inclusion and equity in employment, health, and safety for the Autism community.
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- ROCKVILLE, Md., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Autism Society of America, the nation's largest and oldest grassroots Autism organization, announced the 'Road to Acceptance' project.
- As a part of its larger Autism Acceptance Month campaign, the project showcases the unique experiences within the Autism community, driving inclusion and equity in employment, health, and safety for the Autism community.
- "Autism Acceptance Month provides the opportunity to demonstrate the diversity of experiences and support needs across the Autism community," says Kristyn Roth, Chief Marketing Officer for the Autism Society of America.
- For more information on the Road to Acceptance project and road stop locations and dates, please visit RoadToAcceptance.org.
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Vaccine ROCKVILLE, Md., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting the Autism community to be the connection to resources, acceptance, and each other. Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st, and the Autism Society celebrates the varied experiences within the Autism community and highlights the critical need for us to turn acceptance into action.
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- April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Autism Society Offers Programs for Safety, Employment, and Social Justice Issues.
- ROCKVILLE, Md., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting the Autism community to be the connection to resources, acceptance, and each other.
- Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1st, and the Autism Society celebrates the varied experiences within the Autism community and highlights the critical need for us to turn acceptance into action.
- "Autism Acceptance Month provides us with an opportunity to take action through acceptance to provide the Autism community with the supports, services, and resources needed," states Christopher Banks, President and CEO of the Autism Society of America.
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Stellantis Through its new partnership, the Chrysler brand and the Autism Society will work to make travel more comfortable for all through thoughtful design, support accommodations, educational resources and local community engagement.
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- Through its new partnership, the Chrysler brand and the Autism Society will work to make travel more comfortable for all through thoughtful design, support accommodations, educational resources and local community engagement.
- Chrysler brand will also provide a courtesy one-year loan of three 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle vehicles for use by the Autism Society.
- The Chrysler brand's new initiative with the Autism Society was developed in partnership with Doner, the brand's creative agency.
- During Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Society has a goal to fundraise $350,000 to expand acceptance in practice for the Autism community.
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MD During Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Society is highlighting the diversity of experiences and needs with a reminder that acceptance happens every day.
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- During Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Society is highlighting the diversity of experiences and needs with a reminder that acceptance happens every day.
- “Autism Acceptance Month is a great reminder that we can and should see the individual, not a diagnosis, and work together to advocate for the unique services and supports that help each person live fully,” said Christopher Banks, President and CEO of the Autism Society of America.
- Throughout the month of April, the Autism Society will highlight more about these specific initiatives and stories that aim to demonstrate acceptance in action.
- The Autism Society is encouraging everyone to connect and participate in the #CelebrateDifferences campaign to learn more, share information and personal stories, and join the movement to practice acceptance every day.
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Autism Rockville, MD, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting its partners, supporters and world-wide community to be the connection this Autism Acceptance Month.
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- Rockville, MD, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This April, the Autism Society of America is inviting its partners, supporters and world-wide community to be the connection this Autism Acceptance Month.
- Autism Acceptance Month kicks off on April 1, and the Autism Society is recognizing the multitude of experiences within the Autism community to highlight the critical need for acceptance, inclusion and connections to support people with Autism across the lifespan.
- Autism Acceptance Month is an opportunity to advocate and practice acceptance for the Autism community through inclusion, support and connection.
- This Autism Acceptance Month, the Autism Society has a goal to fundraise $250,000 to create connections for the Autism community.
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Public relations Rockville, MD, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Society has launched a new brand developed with the Autism community, representing the diverse experiences and needs across the Autism spectrum.
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- Rockville, MD, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Autism Society has launched a new brand developed with the Autism community, representing the diverse experiences and needs across the Autism spectrum.
- The brand was created in an inclusive process that ensures accessibility standards for those seeking connection to resources, support and community.
- Over the course of a year, more than 150 individuals in the Autism community participated in the brand development.
- This holiday season, the Autism Society has a goal to fundraise $480,000 to create connections for the Autism community.
This coincides with the Autism Societys collaborative effort to advocate for a formal federal designation to make April Autism Acceptance Month.
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- This coincides with the Autism Societys collaborative effort to advocate for a formal federal designation to make April Autism Acceptance Month.
- Autism Society of Americas goal for Autism Acceptance Month is to advance inclusive practices in policy as well as everyday life.
- The Autism Society is the nations oldest leading grassroots autism organization and exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.
- In 1972 the Autism Society of America founded National Autistic Childrens Week which has since evolved into a global grassroots movement for April to celebrate Autism Awareness Month.
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Societal and cultural aspects of autism April has widely been known as Autism Awareness Month in the United States as a way to empower autistic individuals and their families.
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- April has widely been known as Autism Awareness Month in the United States as a way to empower autistic individuals and their families.
- The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has been framing April as Autism Acceptance Month since 2011, stating Acceptance of autism as a natural condition in the human experience is necessary for real dialogue to occur.
- Therefore, as part of this shift, the Autism Society of America is leading a significant effort for the federal government to officially designate April as Autism Acceptance Month.
- The Autism Society is the nations oldest leading grassroots autism organization and exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.
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Autism Society of America JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) were jointly awarded the Adam Heavner Award presented by the Autism Society of America to organizations helping people on the autism spectrum.
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- JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) were jointly awarded the Adam Heavner Award presented by the Autism Society of America to organizations helping people on the autism spectrum.
- JPMorgan Chase has embraced this effort to become one of the nations leading employers of those with autism.
- At JPMorgan Chase, we are honored to receive the Adam Heavner Award.
- The Autism Society of America is proud to recognize both JPMorgan Chase and CAI for their work with people on the spectrum, said Scott Badesch, President, Autism Society of America.
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The Good Doctor AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.
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- AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.
- Seven-time Emmy winner and autism advocate Ed Asner presented SONY Pictures Entertainment with the AutFest Visionary Award, bestowed upon Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter at the festival's closing reception.
- ABC's The Good Doctor and Netflix's Atypical received Spotlight Awards, honored for their exceptional portrayal of autism in a positive light to help increase understanding and acceptance of people on the spectrum.
- "AutFest is proud to honor SONY Pictures Entertainment and outstanding television shows Atypical and The Good Doctor for their cinematic and television contributions reflecting the autism community in a positive light," said Matt Asner.
