Along with the spring sunshine, OAR’s Hire Autism Program warmly welcomed seven new talented navigators. Congratulations to Jenine B., Cristian C., Kelly D., Lauren G., Holly H.W., Amber H., and Patrick P.! These volunteers come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds with titles such as recruitment specialist, senior manager of people operations, production editor, operations…
Arlington, VA, June 26, 2026 – Twelve graduate students recently received grants from OAR to support their research studies. OAR recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Graduate Research Competition. The program offers up to $1,000 to master’s students and $2,000 to doctoral candidates or post-doctoral students to conduct autism-focused research. This year, OAR is awarding 12 grants totaling…
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 on the autism spectrum, passed away after facing lifelong social and emotional challenges. One of his final wishes was for us to contribute to science and research in this area so others might better understand…
Each year, OAR lays out ambitious goals for engaging community members in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. Throughout the beginning of this year, OAR staff worked with parents, educators, autism professionals, autistic individuals, and employers to support their local initiatives and promote autism acceptance. Thanks to the dedication of community partners like you, OAR helped foster…
Thank you for being part of this year’s Autism Acceptance Month campaign. Our collective impact did not end when April did. Whether you continue to spread the word, explore and share resources, donate, or volunteer your time, you will continue to contribute to OAR’s progress and the progress the wider autism community is making. OAR…
Five-hundred and fifty virtual and in-person participants took on the annual Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash to support autism research during Autism Acceptance Month. Participants hailed from 19 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and ranged in age from 1 to 78. They raised over $60,000 to support new OAR research and programs.…
This spring, OAR’s Hire Autism Program sprang forward with eight new talented volunteers who became navigators. With their assistance and those of all our navigators, job seekers gain new confidence and skills to prepare them for their job search. Please congratulate Melanie C., Sarah D., Nick D., Marcy E., Pamela H., Vanessa R., John S.,…
On March 3, a group of autism researchers and advocates announced the creation of an independent advisory body to help guide autism research priorities, according to Reuters. The group held its first meeting on March 19, which was also when the federally mandated Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) would have met, had the meeting not…
In March, six RUN FOR AUTISM runners who made up the first Tokyo Marathon team raised over $33,000. All longtime OAR supporters, they were among over 38,000 athletes who completed the race. “Tokyo was an incredible experience and opportunity! To be able to represent OAR on the international stage is such a privilege and honor,”…
Congratulations to the recipients of the Fall 2025 Synchrony Tech Scholarship—Micah Nelson, Joshua Krzemien, Gerard Salazar, and Maximilian Marzec! This scholarship supports autistic adults pursuing technology-related courses or training to advance their careers. Scholarship award amounts depend on the technology-related course or program, ranging from $500 to $5,000. In 2025, more than $30,000 was awarded…
