OAR Awards 12 Graduate Research Grants in 2026
Arlington, VA, June 26, 2026 – Twelve graduate students recently received grants from OAR to support their research studies. OAR recently announced...
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London Marathon Team Reaches New Heights
Windy Tanner intends to fundraise for OAR until she’s raised $50,000—enough to fund a new research study. “In April 2023, my older brother, who was...
Your Support Made the Difference!
Each year, OAR lays out ambitious goals for engaging community members in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the beginning...
OAR Resources Speak Many Languages
Did you know that OAR offers a variety of autism resources in multiple languages? Accessing resources in a familiar language...
Help Create a More Inclusive World All Year Long
Thank you for being part of this year’s Autism Acceptance Month campaign. Our collective impact did not end when April...
2026 Active for Autism 5K & Kids Dash Raises Funds and Fun
Five-hundred and fifty virtual and in-person participants took on the annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash to support...
Meet Our Newest Navigator Cohort
This spring, OAR’s Hire Autism Program sprang forward with eight new talented volunteers who became navigators. With their assistance and...
First-ever RUN FOR AUTISM Tokyo Marathon Team a Success
In March, six RUN FOR AUTISM runners who made up the first Tokyo Marathon team raised over $33,000. All longtime...
Synchrony Tech Scholarship Awarded to Four Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the Fall 2025 Synchrony Tech Scholarship—Micah Nelson, Joshua Krzemien, Gerard Salazar, and Maximilian Marzec! This...
Community Needs Assessment Survey Now Open
OAR wants to better understand the needs that matter most to the autistic community, and we invite autistic adults to...
Spring into Action for Autism Acceptance
Join us this April as we come together to build a stronger, more inclusive community where autistic individuals can thrive....
Congratulations to the 2026 Youth Art Contest Winners!
OAR thanks all the participants in this year’s Youth Art Contest. We received submissions from 100 talented artists representing 22...
Turn Awareness Into Impact with Our Fundraising Challenge
During Autism Acceptance Month, OAR is asking supporters to turn awareness into impact with our 30-Day Fundraising Challenge—a fast-paced opportunity...
Press Release: OAR Funds Seven Peer Education Projects to Start 2026
Arlington, VA, April 3, 2025 –The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is excited to announce the winners of the Spring...
Meet Our Newest Navigator Cohort
OAR welcomed 12 talented volunteers to navigator training in the new year. Hire Autism navigators prepare job seekers for their job search and hone interview skills, instilling confidence and readiness. Please...
Supporting Health and Quality of Life for Autistic People
Health and wellness directly impact one’s quality of life, and autistic people deserve access to healthcare that effectively supports their needs now...
Let’s Get Ready for Autism Acceptance Month
April Autism Acceptance Month is just around the corner. You can play a big part in helping us reach our goals...
Hire Autism: The Go-To for Employment Advice
Since 2024, OAR has published over 15 stand-alone articles on the Hire Autism website, offering autistic job seekers and employees...
Get Ready for Fun, Runs, Friends, Family, and a Great Goal
Join OAR to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with our annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash this April! This fitness and...
OAR’s Sixth Annual Youth Art Contest: Courage
OAR is excited to announce our 2026 Youth Art Contest, inviting autistic children and their siblings, classmates, and friends to share their...
