OAR’s fall webinars focused on skills needed for the transition to adulthood. Presenters offered practical strategies, tools, and support plans that parents, professionals, and employers can use to help autistic young adults achieve their goals. Carmen Izurieta, M.Ed. from College Living Experience discussed the skills that are necessary for autistic young adults to succeed in…
OAR has been recognized as a “top-rated” nonprofit organization for the 13th year in a row by the major charity-rating website, GreatNonprofits. GreatNonprofits provides a platform for community members to provide firsthand testimonials about the impact of nonprofit organizations. OAR’s “top-rated” recognition is based on reviews by OAR friends, volunteers, and community partners who provided…
Since the beginning of January 2022, 73 companies have joined the Hire Autism employer partner network, for a total of 262 autism-friendly employer partners and counting. As the number of employer partners continues to grow, so does the number of job seekers supported through the Hire Autism program. Take a look at Hire Autism’s 2022…
OAR’S RUN FOR AUTISM program returned to a full schedule in 2022 and enjoyed a record-breaking bounce-back from the pandemic years. Our team of 840 runners and triathletes joined forces to raise more than $900,000, setting a new OAR fundraising record in the process. The previous high was $803,232 in 2018. Since January, the RUN FOR…
It’s already December, which means another year is quickly ending. Hopefully, it was a year that felt a little closer to normal for most people. At OAR, we’ve been excited to see the return of in-person events, such as our RUN FOR AUTISM partner marathons. We’ve also celebrated new accomplishments this year and introduced new…
The application period for the 2023 OAR Scholarship Program opened on Monday, December 5, 2022, and remain open until Monday, April 24, 2023. Applicants may apply to only one of OAR’s scholarship programs, which include the Schwallie Family Scholarship, the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship, and the Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color. Each program…
OAR invites researchers to submit a letter of intent for the 2023 Applied Research Competition. The maximum award is $40,000 for pilot studies beginning in 2024 with a duration of one to two years. International researchers are eligible to apply. Letters of intent will be accepted through Monday, March 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET.…
OAR launched a new website on November 2, designed with inclusivity and ease of use for visitors in mind. It includes a modernized design, improved audience pathways, a user accessibility widget, and an enhanced donor experience. Since OAR’s last website redesign six years ago, OAR has expanded significantly with new programs, grants, scholarships, and resources.…
On November 2, the Hire Autism team trained 9 new navigators as a part of our fall cohort. Congratulations to our newest navigators: Jeffrey Crawford Frank Haynes Brooke Kacala Angeline Loaiza Mariel Loughlin Juan Martinez Briana Oliver Misha Sharma Claudia Zacharias Hire Autism navigators play a vital role in equipping job seekers with the tools…
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) and the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) at UCLA are co-hosting the Community Grant Competition. This competition supports the design, packaging, and distribution of informational resources that will improve health outcomes for autistic people. This competition recognizes the expertise of community members and aims to empower…
