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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 Florida, we have funded over $3,125,000 in the areas of research and family services. We are also proud to have been a part of the grassroots efforts that encouraged Governor Charlie Crist and the state's legislators for passing Senate Bill 2654 - which will ultimately provide each family with up to $36,000 insurance coverage of evidence based, medically necessary autism therapies.

The Florida community continues to turn out in record numbers in support of the Autism Speaks. Join us at one of our Spring Walk Now for Autism events to find more about continuing statewide advocacy efforts, local community resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

Florida's Local News
Insurance Legislation Signed By Govener Crist - Autism Speaks joins Florida families in applauding Governor Charlie Crist and the state's legislators for passing Senate Bill 2654, which will ultimately require insurance carriers to provide coverage of evidence-based, medically necessary autism therapies. To send a note of Thanks to Governor Crist, please visit the AutismVotes.org webpage.

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Jacksonville News

The Jacksonville Walk Now for Autism Speaks! If you are interested in strarting a team, becoming a vendor at the 2010 Resource Fair, Sponsoring this event, or joining the Walk Planning Committee, check out our website at www.walknowforautism.org/jacksonville!

Please check out the FREE Services provided by Autism Speaks for families, providers, doctors and parents in YOUR community!

Become a FAN of the Jacksonville Walk Now for Autism on FACEBOOK!

For more information on services and events in North Florida, please contact Sarah Murry, Jacksonville Walk Manager at 888-777-6227x 7321 or Jacksonville@autismspeaks.org!

 

South Florida News

Broward and Palm Beach Counties are proud to announce that Amber Alert Registry is a Silver Sponsor for the 2010 Walk Now for Autism Speaks events. 

Amber Alert Registry is a secure website where you can store your child's photos and pertinent medical data. In an emergency you can be empowered to have access to your child's important medical data or get law enforcement the information they need to find your child - And you can use this tool for peace of mind from anywhere in the world.  Protect your family with Amber Alert Registry (AAR) and at the same time raise funds for Autism Speaks. AAR will donate $5 for every family who signs up when you choose 'Autism Speaks' from the website when you register.  AmberAlertRegistry.com ~ Where Saving Time Means Saving Lives (tm).

Please join us for the Broward County Walk Now for Autism Speaks!
On Saturday, April 17, 2010 we will be hosting the Broward County Walk at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Go to www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/broward to register and for more information.

Please join us for the Treasure Coast Walk Now for Autism Speaks!
On Saturday, March 20, 2010 we will be hosting the Treasure Cooast Walk at Jensen Beach High School. Go to www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/treasurecoast to register and for more information.

Orlando News

If you are interested in strarting a team, becoming a vendor at the 2010 Resource Fair, Sponsoring this event, or joining the Walk Planning Committee, check out our website at www.walknowforautism.org/orlando!

Become a FAN of the Orlando Walk Now for Autism on FACEBOOK!

Southwest Florida News

For more information contact: swfl@autismspeaks.org.

 Tampa Bay News

Please join us for the 2010 Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Speaks!
On Saturday, May 1st, 2010 we will be hosting the Tampa area event at our new location, North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.  Registration and Resource Fair open at 9 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10:30 a.m.