Autism Speaks is dedicated to:
- Science and Research - leading us to answers and interventions
- Family Services - providing families with information, tools and resources
- Awareness - increasing public knowledge and understanding of autism
- Advocacy - accelerating national and state autism legislation
In Pennsylvania, we have funded over $2,331,000 in these areas.
Pennsylvanians in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Laurel Highlands, Lehigh Valley, Blair County embody the mission of Autism Speaks in their local communities. We invite you to find out more and participate in statewide advocacy efforts, local community resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.
Advocacy:
Autism Speaks Applauds Pennsylvania House Speaker Dennis O'Brien and State Lawmakers for Passing Strongest Autism Insurance Mandate in the Nation.
Family Services:
Via of the Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem was awarded a $23,770 community grant to assist with furthering its "Customized Employment" program. The grant supports Via of the Lehigh Valley's initiative to advance employment opportunities for young adults and adults with autism.
Science:
University of Pittsburgh/Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh recently named an Autism Treatment Network site. This grant is valued at almost $450,000 over the next three years.
Thomas Jefferson University Researcher, Roseann Schaaf, Ph.D., receives 3-year grant to look at the effectivness of sensory based strategies for improving adaptive behaviors in children with Autism. The grant is valued at $449,450.
Events:
Greater Pittsburgh - The 2009 Greater Pittsburgh Walk sites are now accepting registrations and donations! We are excited to be celebrating our 10th Year Anniversary in Pittsburgh! Please join us in making the 2009 Walk Season our best yet! Register for the kickoff and walk events today by clicking on the appropriate link below:
Philadelphia - The 2008 Philadelphia Walk Now for Autism Kick Off took place on Thursday, July 10th at the CBS 3/CW Philly 57 studio in Philadelphia. The reception included wonderful food, moving testimonials from Michael Colleran, President and General Manager of CBS Philadelphia, and the 2008 Walk Chair, Stacey Fliegelman, and concluded with a tour of their state-of-the-art studio! Special thanks are due to the CBS 3/CW Philly 57 team for their hospitality and support, to the evening’s hosts, evening news anchors, Susan Barnett and Chris May, the 2008 Walk Committee, and all of the families that attended the event in support of the 2008 Walk. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the 2008 Philadelphia Walk Now for Autism on Saturday, September 20th at Citizens Bank Park!
Lehigh Valley - The 2009 Lehigh Valley Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Lehigh Parkway in Allentown, PA! We are now accepting registrations and donations. Please register today by visiting www.walknowforautism.org/lehighvalley
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