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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 $2,828,000 in these areas.

The Florida community continues to turn out in record numbers in support of the Autism Speaks efforts and other grassroot inititatives within our state.  We invite you to find out more and join us in 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.

 

Jacksonville News

  • As the nation's leading autism organization, we are excited to be coming to Jacksonville! Please join us for our upcoming informational meeting, in Jacksonville, to learn about Autism Speaks and activities such as Walk Now for Autism. Find out how you can help make a difference to increase the pace and progress of autism research, advocacy, awareness, programs, and services. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle.

    Save the Date!
    Jacksonville Meeting
    Wednesday, November 12, 2008
    7:00pm-9:00pm

    6271 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1
    Jacksonville, FL 32217
    (Offices of CARD – Jacksonville)

    For more information or to RSVP, please contact Catie Currey, Director of Community Development - Southeast, or call 770.451.0570.

    These meetings are open to the public.

    Come learn more about Autism Speaks, volunteering, bringing a Walk Now for Autism event to your community, becoming part of the Leadership Committee or just to ask general questions, plan on joining us at one of these events.  We are looking forward to growing Autism Speaks in the Jacksonville Community!  We hope you will be there!

South Florida News

  •  Saturday, June 14, 2008 Walsh’s Pub in Hollywood, Florida held their 3rd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Broward Walk Now for Autism. This year’s event at the Hollywood Golf and Country Club hosted over 120 golfers and Walsh’s Pub served lunch at the Pub following the event. Much thanks to Teri Wash, David Podolan, and Golf Tournament Chair Darlene Catalano for all their hard work. The event raised over $12,000 for Autism Speaks!

 

Southwest Florida News

  •   The 2008 Southwest Florida Walk Now for Autism was a wonderful day and a huge success! Over 2,800 walkers joined us at Estero Community Park on November 8th to Walk Now for Autism. We have raised over $200,000, and are on our way to our $300,000 goal. We want to take a moment to thank everyone who made it possible.

Tampa Bay News

  • Save the Date! The 2009 Tampa Bay Planning Committee has chosen to return to MOSI on March 28, 2009 for the Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism. Please visit www.walknowforautism.org/tampa to register your team today. We will see you in March at MOSI!
  • The 2009 Tampa Bay Walk Now for Autism Kick-off Party will be held on January 13, 2009 at the "Stu" Lange Activity Center at Dana Shores. Look for your invitation in the mail this Holiday Season!