Autism spectrum

From Tee to Triumph: Teen Entrepreneur and Golf Sensation Hosts First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Determined to create a brighter future, Carter, alongside his supportive family, embarked on a journey that led him to find his passion for golf, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

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  • Determined to create a brighter future, Carter, alongside his supportive family, embarked on a journey that led him to find his passion for golf, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.
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    Next month, Carter will host the inaugural “Carter's Spectrum Golf - First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament ” on Thursday, April 25, at the Country Club of Coral Springs .
  • Carter invites families, friends, and golf enthusiasts to join in supporting this noble cause and “Embracing Your Difference” on the green.
  • “His success is a testament to what every student can achieve when given the right tools and encouragement.”
    To register for Carter’s “First Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament” or learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit cartersspectrumgolf.com .

FLUSH Promotions Announces KEEP PACE and '?QuestionMark?' memoir autobiography

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Mark L. Mathews, CEO of FLUSH Promotions has been involved in the Autism Speaks community as a brand ambassador and Team Captain in major cities such as Florida, Indy, Chicago, and Detroit for the past seven years.

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  • Mark L. Mathews, CEO of FLUSH Promotions has been involved in the Autism Speaks community as a brand ambassador and Team Captain in major cities such as Florida, Indy, Chicago, and Detroit for the past seven years.
  • Often time's members of our society are overlooked or looked down upon for their issues without individuals fully understanding their story, or even asking about it.
  • Continuing the conversation is Mathews' newly launched Memoir entitled '?QuestionMark?
  • I AM a living example of the questions we ask are Self who we are and who are we trying to become ?QuestionMark?"

This World Autism Month, Autism Speaks Champions Change with New Community Messengers

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The program launch, part of Autism Speaks' celebration of World Autism Month and in recognition of its nearly two decades of impact, marks an evolution of collaborating with and standing alongside members of the autistic community.

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  • The program launch, part of Autism Speaks' celebration of World Autism Month and in recognition of its nearly two decades of impact, marks an evolution of collaborating with and standing alongside members of the autistic community.
  • Autism Speaks' Champions of Change will serve as messengers, advocates, allies and advisors for the nonprofit organization and to the autistic community at large — helping steer the future of the organization.
  • Alongside Autism Speaks, the Champions stand fearlessly for a world where autistic people are recognized, valued, celebrated and afforded the opportunities they deserve.
  • To show solidarity and support for Autism Speaks, New York City's Empire State Building will shine a spectrum of colors on Tuesday, April 2nd, to mark World Autism Awareness Day and celebrate the diversity of the autism community.

Autism Digest Celebrates 25th Anniversary and Autism Acceptance Month with Our Biggest Issue Ever and Launches Exciting New Interactive Features

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, as Autism Digest commemorates its 25th anniversary, the publication is also celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by releasing its most significant issue to date.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, as Autism Digest commemorates its 25th anniversary, the publication is also celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by releasing its most significant issue to date.
  • This edition not only marks a milestone anniversary but also introduces innovative features, resources, and interactive content aimed at empowering and supporting the autism community.
  • To honor both this momentous occasion and Autism Acceptance Day, Autism Digest is delighted to provide the current edition, May 2024, for free .
  • Lois Brady, Publisher of Autism Digest, states, "We are immensely proud to present this landmark edition during our 25th anniversary year.

Autism & Grief Project Helps Autistic Adults Navigate Death and Loss

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Autism & Grief Project is an online platform supporting autistic adults as they navigate the complexities of grief arising from death and loss. Visitors can access free resources for adults, their families, professional support providers, and clergy members. The website, austismandgrief.org, offers guidance on how to navigate grief in many forms, from the loss of a loved one or animal companion to non-death related losses such as a job loss or the end of a romantic relationship.

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  • Launched by the Hospice Foundation of America and supported by the NLM Family Foundation, the project bridges resource gaps for adults on the autism spectrum
    WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Autism & Grief Project is an online platform supporting autistic adults as they navigate the complexities of grief arising from death and loss.
  • Designed with inclusiveness as a top priority, the project's advisory board includes adults with autism, parents of adults with autism, and experts in the fields of autism and grief.
  • The Autism & Grief Project recognizes this critical gap and is dedicated to closing the divide to ensure adults and children on the autism spectrum receive equivalent support.
  • "The Autism & Grief Project recognizes the profound impact of loss on autistic adults.

Visit Visalia Recognizes Autism Awareness Month in April

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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VISALIA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April. Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community. A recent survey conducted by Autism Travel (https://autismtravel.com/) shows that 78% of parents with an autistic child do not travel, but 94% would be more likely to if autism certified options were available.

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  • VISALIA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April.
  • Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community.
  • "Visalia acknowledges Autism Awareness each April to reinforce our commitment to autistic and sensory sensitive adventurers every day, every month, all year long," said Sherrie Bakke, executive director of Visit Visalia.
  • Autism awareness will be highlighted in Visalia throughout the month of April:
    Social Media Takeover: Certified Autism Destination (CAD) Partners will bring awareness to the "Every day is autism acceptance day in our community" campaign through social media posts and profile page graphics.

Chesterfield Auto Parts Teams Up with Sentara Health & Commonwealth Autism to Raise Awareness for Good Foods Grocery Opening

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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RICHMOND, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia. NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki will appear with his custom race car celebrating the collaboration. Join us at Good Foods Grocery, Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to meet Josh in person.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesterfield Auto Parts, Commonwealth Autism, Sentara Health and Good Foods Grocery, team up to raise awareness for autism acceptance month, in the ribbon cutting for the first Good Foods Grocery in Virginia.
  • Join us at Good Foods Grocery, Thursday, March 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to meet Josh in person.
  • According to Troy Webber President and, CEO of Chesterfield Auto Parts, "We take pride in supporting our local community through such meaningful collaborations.
  • It is an honor to partner with Commonwealth Autism and Sentara Health to help raise awareness for autism.

Sheppard Pratt Announces Kathy Flannery, MEd, as Vice President and Chief of Schools

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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BALTIMORE, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheppard Pratt is pleased to announce that Kathy Flannery, MEd, has been promoted to the role of vice president and chief of schools.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheppard Pratt is pleased to announce that Kathy Flannery, MEd, has been promoted to the role of vice president and chief of schools.
  • Sheppard Pratt operates 11 nonpublic special education schools across the state of Maryland, serving students with autism, emotional disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
  • As vice president and chief of schools, Flannery will provide leadership, oversight, and direction for the management of Sheppard Pratt Schools.
  • "The success of Sheppard Pratt Schools is made possible by outstanding educators, support staff, and leaders like Kathy," says Harsh K. Trivedi, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Sheppard Pratt.

Medal of Honor Recipients Recognize Americans for Valor and Values

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism. The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medal of Honor Recipients are spotlighting others on the day that Congress set aside to "foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients"—National Medal of Honor Day, March 25, 2024.
  • The Congressional Medal of Honor Society —the Congressionally-chartered organization of the 63 living Medal of Honor Recipients—will hold its annual Citizen Honors Awards in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to recognize five U.S. citizens and one nonprofit organization for demonstrating Medal of Honor Values in 2023--courage, sacrifice, citizenship, integrity, commitment, and patriotism.
  • The program is one of the ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society conducts its mission to promote values and honor.
  • Medal of Honor Recipient and Society President Britt Slabinski commented, "Medal of Honor recipients know that there are many Americans who share the values we seek to promote through our outreach, and we think it is important to hold them up as role models for others.

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Awards $132K in Grants

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA , the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced the recipients of $132,000 in grants.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation , a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by ALTA , the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced the recipients of $132,000 in grants.
  • "By providing grants to community nonprofits, title insurance professionals and the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation are able to make a huge impact."
  • To see an example of the types of charitable organizations that receive grants from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation, click here .
  • The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation was launched in 2020 to bolster the charitable efforts of ALTA members.