Autism Speaks and McLean Hospital launch initiative to improve dementia care for autistic adultsBoston, MA, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autism Speaks, in collaboration with McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, today announced a groundbreaking initiative funded by Autism Speaks to adapt a nationally recognized dementia care model for autistic adults and their caregivers, and establish autism-friendly dementia care services within McLean’s Older Adult Mental Health Programs. The project aims to ensure that aging autistic adults and their caregivers have access to coordinated autism-friendly care.
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Returns to NYC on March 31st, Uniting World-Renowned Chefs to Advance Acceptance, Inclusion and Employment for the Autism CommunityThe 19th annual event will spotlight culinary leadership, community, and the launch of Chefs on the Spectrum, a new initiative championing neurodiversity in the hospitality industry
UPDATE Qatar and International Partners Launch Global Autism Alliance at UN General AssemblyInternational community urged to join Global Autism Advocacy Coalition, founded by QF, WHO, UNICEF, and Autism Speaks
The State of Qatar organizes a High-Level Ministerial event to launch the Global Autism Alliance Coalition on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General AssemblyNew York, NY, USA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State of Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO), organized a High-Level Ministerial event to launch the Global Autism Alliance Coalition, on Thursday, 25 September 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, with broad participation of Their Excellencies Ministers and representatives of the governments of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Serbia, Antigua and Barbuda, Costa Rica, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of India, the State of Kuwait, the Arab Republic of Egypt, Portugal, Ireland, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in addition to leaders of civil society, institutions, and development funds.
Autism Speaks Launches “Redefine Possible” Campaign to Mark 20th Anniversary and Drive Action During World Autism MonthNew initiatives powered by Team 20 and national Empower Summits aim to advance opportunities and improve quality of life for autistic people and their families
Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Redefines Possibilities for Acceptance & Inclusion on April 1st in New York CityThe night of culinary excellence will unite top chefs to promote greater opportunity for people on the spectrum and honor the nonprofit’s 20-year commitment to standing alongside the autistic community
