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Autism Society of America Announces new CEO, Joe Joyce
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Autism Society of America Announces new CEO, Joe Joyce

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Autism Society of America Announces new CEO, Joe Joyce

Rockville, Maryland, September 25, 2025 - The Autism Society of [...]

By Delancy Allred|2025-09-25T10:29:43-04:00September 25th, 2025|Featured, News, Releases, Uncategorized, Updates and News|Comments Off

Autism Research Should Be Driven by Evidence, Not Blame
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Autism Research Should Be Driven by Evidence, Not Blame

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Autism Research Should Be Driven by Evidence, Not Blame

(Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 23, 2025) – The Autism Society of [...]

By Delancy Allred|2025-09-23T07:37:39-04:00September 23rd, 2025|Featured, Information Series, News, Releases, Uncategorized, Updates and News|Comments Off

Federal Assistance Spending Freeze Briefly Enacted, Raising Concerns for Disability Communities
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Federal Assistance Spending Freeze Briefly Enacted, Raising Concerns for Disability Communities

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Federal Assistance Spending Freeze Briefly Enacted, Raising Concerns for Disability Communities

Autism and disability advocates speak out over temporary funding pause [...]

By Carissa Joyce|2025-01-31T18:02:07-05:00January 30th, 2025|Featured, News, Uncategorized, Updates and News|Comments Off

Autism Society of America Applauds Second House Passage of HR 7213, Reauthorizing the Autism CARES Act
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Autism Society of America Applauds Second House Passage of HR 7213, Reauthorizing the Autism CARES Act

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Autism Society of America Applauds Second House Passage of HR 7213, Reauthorizing the Autism CARES Act

December 16, 2024, Rockville, MD - The Autism Society of [...]

By Carissa Joyce|2024-12-16T15:47:52-05:00December 16th, 2024|Featured, News, Uncategorized, Updates and News|Comments Off

National Statement: The Autism Society of America Mourns the Tragic Loss of Ryan Gainer and Continues Autism Justice Center Work
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National Statement: The Autism Society of America Mourns the Tragic Loss of Ryan Gainer and Continues Autism Justice Center Work

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National Statement: The Autism Society of America Mourns the Tragic Loss of Ryan Gainer and Continues Autism Justice Center Work

The Autism Society of America Mourns the Tragic Loss of [...]

By Dennis Tran|2024-03-19T23:39:49-04:00March 14th, 2024|Featured, News, Releases|Comments Off

Autism Society of America Announces the 2023 David Joyce Advocate of the Year Recipient, Neli Latson
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Autism Society of America Announces the 2023 David Joyce Advocate of the Year Recipient, Neli Latson

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Autism Society of America Announces the 2023 David Joyce Advocate of the Year Recipient, Neli Latson

January 26, 2024, Rockville, MD – The Autism Society of [...]

By Carissa Joyce|2024-02-07T14:08:58-05:00January 26th, 2024|Featured, News, Releases|Comments Off