On April 2, 2008, World Autism Awareness Day, the Government of the State of Qatar, in col
On April 2, 2008, World Autism Awareness Day, the Government of the State of Qatar, in collaboration with the World Health Organization and Autism Speaks, hosted a panel discussion on the Global Awareness of Autism: Challenges, Responsibilities and Actions. The event featured remarks from lawmakers, experts, and families touched by autism as well as a panel discussion about the roles of the international community, non-governmental organizations, media and family in raising autism awareness.
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A Special Introduction from Toni Braxton for the Walk Now for Autism Las Vegas 2007 Kickof
A Special Introduction from Toni Braxton for the Walk Now for Autism Las Vegas 2007 Kickoff.
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IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, is an innovative online initiative designed to accele
IAN, the Interactive Autism Network, is an innovative online initiative designed to accelerate the pace of autism research. From the comfort of their homes, families can provide researchers with critically needed information. IAN also matches families with research studies in their area.
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On Saturday March 29, Autism Speaks teamed up with WPTV in West Palm Beach and WTVJ in Mia
On Saturday March 29, Autism Speaks teamed up with WPTV in West Palm Beach and WTVJ in Miami for the first annual "Autism Speaks Telethon and Auction in South Florida" raising over $371,511 The evening began with the broadcast of the acclaimed documentary "Autism Every Day" and was followed by a live two-hour telethon originating from WPTV studios and simulcast in the Miami market on WTVJ. Hosted by anchor teams from both stations, the telethon, sponsored by AT&T and Chevrolet, raised funds to support Autism Speaks science programs, as well as education and awareness activities across South Florida and around the globe.
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Video and photograph montage of children and families living with autism, set to the music
Video and photograph montage of children and families living with autism, set to the music of pop group "Five for Fighting."
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The Concert for Autism Speaks featuring Lionel Richie, held at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm
The Concert for Autism Speaks featuring Lionel Richie, held at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida on March 30, 2008, raised $1.8 million to benefit Autism Speaks. The beautiful interior of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club served as the backdrop for the exciting fundraising concert headlined by Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Lionel Richie.
The sold-out event was hosted by renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw who introduced speakers Donald Trump, an event co-chair along with wife Melania, followed by Florida Governor Charlie Crist, and Suzanne and Bob Wright, the co-founders of Autism Speaks. The audience was on their feet for much of the concert that featured Richie's most beloved and acclaimed hits, both as a solo performer and as a member of the Commodores.
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March 11, 2008
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), senior member of the Senate Committee on Heal
March 11, 2008
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), senior member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and Chairman of its Subcommittee on Children and Families, announced the introduction of the Disabilities Savings Act of 2008 at an event with Autism Speaks Co-Founders Bob and Suzanne Wright, Stuart Spielman, the father of a teenage son with Autism, Kathy Neas of Easter Seals, and families of children with autism and other disabilities.
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Fifty surfers took to the waters around Manhattan on the morning of Monday, August 13, 200
Fifty surfers took to the waters around Manhattan on the morning of Monday, August 13, 2007, for Sea Paddle NYC, a fundraiser for autism awareness. Spearheaded by Andrew Mencinsky, executive director of the Surfers' Environmental Alliance, or SEA, weekend surf riders and pros alike embarked on a twenty eight mile journey from New York's South Street Seaport and arrived at the North Cove Marina in a little under six hours. This year's SEA Paddle was the first ever surf paddle around the island of Manhattan and featured participants on traditional lay down surf boards as well as on stand up paddle boards. All money raised by this event will go to fund autism awareness and organizations that support autism awareness, including Autism Speaks.
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Short documentary featuring rapper Sean Delaney discussing the conception and inspiration
Short documentary featuring rapper Sean Delaney discussing the conception and inspiration behind "Open Your Eyes."
"Open Your Eyes" is a rap song written with the purpose of raising awareness of autism and other developmental disorders.
The accompanying video for "Open Your Eyes" can be viewed at:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=cSdfCN5ewHY
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