The Triumph of Partnership

What is autism?Since 2005, Autism Speaks has been dedicated to changing the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. As the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, Autism Speaks works to fund research, provide resources, increase awareness and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We work to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder.

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Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and socialize. Individuals with autism often have repetitive behaviors and debilitating medical issues.

For more than 3.5 million people in the United States and many more worldwide, autism is a household word – a word surrounded by a lifetime of unanswered questions, challenges and personal costs to the families and individuals living with this very complex developmental disorder.

Today autism remains a lifelong disorder with no solid answer as to why or how children are affected.

Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys.

Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the U.S.

Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism.

On average, autism costs a family more than $65,000 per year.

Every 11 minutes someone receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

There is no known medical detection or cure for autism.

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How your contribution improves lives.

Led and achieved autism insurancereform in more than two-thirds of theUnited States.

Helped secure passage of the ABLE Act allowing tax exempt savings accounts for the disabled.

Improved access to care for militarydependents with autism.

Championed reauthorization ofFederal funding for autism research.

Increased public awareness ofautism by 50%.

$560 million designated for research, global public health, environmental risk factors, genetic research, early diagnosis and interventions since 2005.

MSSNG project collaboration with Google to store and analyze the world’s largest database of genomic sequence information on families and individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

$2 million for the creation of innovative medicines and products such as wandering devices and assistive technology.

Clinically tested guidelines developed for physicians in treating autism-associated conditions.

More than 30,000 children are served through the Autism Treatment Network annually.

Spearheaded a brain tissue resource network to facilitate biological discovery of autism.

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Through the generous support of partners and supporters over the past decade, Autism Speaks has impacted the lives of individuals affected by autism in many ways:

600,000 copies of Autism Speaks tool kits have provided individuals with autism, their families, educators and practitioners with critical support.

$4.7 million designated for community grants, scholarships, and safety.

$3.2 million directed to adult programs related to housing, transition and employment.

$1.1 million in iPads donated to financially disadvantaged individuals to improve communication.

45,000 Individuals annually receive direct assistance by phone and email.

Individuals in 42 states were awarded scholarships for summer camp.

Partnership OpportunitiesSponSorShip

Light It Up Blue Sponsorship and Fundraising Unite with more than 7 continents and 142 countries each April to “Light It Up Blue” in celebration of April 2nd World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks SponsorshipJoin the more than 500,000 individuals nationwide and in Canada who walk for Autism Speaks and step up your support of the autism community.

Autism Speaks U SponsorshipEngage with the academic community and join colleges across the country in support of the Autism Speaks mission.

Team Up! with Autism Speaks SponsorshipAttract the attention of endurance enthusiasts by showcasing your brand and your commitment to find the answers to the puzzle of autism.

Special Events SponsorshipSupport Autism Speaks through a wide range of local and star-studded national events including golf, concerts, celebrity chef galas and more, that best reflect your brand personality.

Professional Sports League PartnershipHigh-profile opportunity to engage with national and local sport teams through awareness games, suite sponsorships and on-field opportunities.

FundrAiSing & givingMajor Givingindividuals, organizations, and corporations can contribute $5,000 or more to targeted initiatives such as research, fellowships, community scholarships, family services and general support. Gift types include direct contribution, stocks, property, bequests and charitable trusts. Larger gifts can be pledged over multiple years.

MSSNG ProjectAn opportunity to dedicate fundraising goals to advancing autism genetic research that can lead to landmark medical advancements in the diagnosis and personalized treatment of autism.

Workplace GivingAutism Speaks works with public and private sector employers to implement easy payroll deduction and corporate matching programs in support of autism.

Foundation GivingAn ideal opportunity to contribute to a specific program or project through corporate foundations. Match corporate philanthropy goals to program areas.

Employee Volunteering Boost employee morale and customer loyalty by engaging your employees to participate in local community and neighborhood events nationwide in line with your company’s philanthropic profile.

Autism Speaks Corporate Partners make our work possible and play a vital role in helping individuals and families affected by autism. As a corporate partner you have a unique opportunity to engage your customers and employees in changing the face of autism throughout the world.

Autism Speaks offers our partners many ways to affect change in the fastest growing developmental health issue of our time. Our team will work with you to create a customized program to meet your philanthropic and marketing goals in your community or nationwide. Benefits are dependent on level of commitment and include:

Partner recognition on Autism Speaks website and social media platforms

Co-branded press and media outreach and use of Autism Speaks logo

Access to over 2.5 million plus Autism Speaks social followers on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and e-newsletters

Collaboration on in-store promotional campaigns to engage customers and drive sales

High-profile exposure and participation opportunities at national/local special events

Exciting MSSNG genomic research funding opportunities

Event and conference keynote speaking options to highlight your brand and engage Autism Speaks community

Impacting the lives of 1 in 68 children!

Partnership Advantages

For more information on how your organization can impact the future of autism, please register online at AutismSpeaks.org/PartnerRequest or call 212-252-8584 to speak to a Corporate Development Representative.

Be a part of it.

AutiSm SAFety And WAndering preventionSafety is a major priority for families and individuals affected by autism across the lifespan. Studies show nearly half of those with autism wander from safety. Additional safety concerns include communication difficulties, not fully understanding danger, and attraction to water or other potential hazards.

Autism Speaks is committed to:

Working with local and national safety partners including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Project Lifesaver to protect our community.

Educating first responders to better understand autism and be prepared to respond safely to situations involving individuals on the spectrum.

Providing safety resources, tools and information to families, professionals and the community at large.

Increasing access to swim and water safety lessons across the country.

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Autism Speaks is dedicated to addressing the most relevant and urgent needs of our community. Your organization can join our efforts to improve safety and wandering issues, address the needs of an aging population and advance genetic research for better diagnosis and treatment of autism.

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ScientiFic reSeArch For medicAl AdvAncement

Currently there are more than 2 million adults with autism in the U.S. with limited access to services, housing and employment. Over the next decade, more than 500,000 teens with autism will turn 18.

Autism Speaks is committed to:

Reducing the current 80% under and unemployment rate of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Advancing state and federal legislation to increase employment, housing and community life opportunities.

Increasing access to information, resourcesand tools to help adults live independently in the community.

Working with Google, Autism Speaks is generating the world’s largest open access database of 10,000 whole human genomes on the Google Cloud platform, creating infinite opportunities for scientific breakthroughs.

Autism Speaks is committed to:

Completing the sequencing of more than 10,000 Genomes through the MSSNG project.

Providing worldwide open access research to qualified professionals.

Spearheading medical and technological advancements into the causes, better diagnosis and individualized treatments of autism.

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $560 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in nearly 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 60 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness through its Global Autism Public Health (GAPH) initiative.

To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.

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