ARLINGTON, VA, August 15, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarships, Schwallie Family Scholarships, and the Synchrony Scholarships for Autistic Students of Color. This year, these three scholarships attracted 1,150 applicants, and the awards total $204,000. At 68 total scholarships awarded, 2025…
The Summer Programs and Outreach Internship with OAR was perfect for me, since my goal is to one day start a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual disabilities. Along the way, I plan to contribute to the missions of other nonprofits and learn from them. This internship gave me the chance to do exactly that. …
OAR is excited to announce the most recent recipients of the Spring 2025 Synchrony Tech Scholarship. This scholarship supports autistic adults pursuing technology-related courses or training to advance their careers. Congratulations to Sienne Rodwell, Joshua Keller, Vance Belleci, and Mark Alexandrov! Scholarship award amounts depend on the technology-related course or program, but can range from…
Mark your calendars for two exciting opportunities to support OAR while connecting with your community and having fun. Shop for Good with Kendra Scott – August 16 Join OAR during your back-to-school shopping on Saturday, August 16, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for Shop for Good at the Kendra Scott store, located at 8093U Tysons…
OAR is proud to offer free informational resources for the autism community, which include our collection of autism resources on our website and our curated library of autism-related e-books and audiobooks in Libby. To widen access to these resources to families, individuals, and communities we have set two goals for distributing resources across the country…
Summer is heating up, and so are OAR’s local, in-person events. Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the chance to connect with supporters, families, and new faces at two local gatherings that combined fun with purpose. Jeni’s Sweet Support – June 25 On June 25, we teamed up with Jeni’s Ice Creams in Alexandria,…
Twelve RUN FOR AUTISM athletes will compete in the 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon. They are well on their way with their training and fundraising, having already raised $18,000 in support of OAR. This year marks the race’s debut as an Abbott World Marathon Major, and it’s also OAR’s first year as a charity partner. From…
ARLINGTON, VA, July 9, 2025 – The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2025 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 10 grants totaling $19,306. With…
When Beth Caruso sought out her first marathon, she looked for a race that was, among other things, approachable. The Marine Corps Marathon fit the bill. “It’s the people’s marathon!” Beth said. “I knew I could finish it too.” Gearing up for the race, Beth looked to add meaning (and friendship) to her miles. She…
Support autism research and experience the magic of Walt Disney World® while supporting the autism community. The RUN FOR AUTISM is thrilled to be a participating charity with the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm in Orlando, Fla., January 7-11, 2026. The RUN FOR AUTISM has entries available for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, Goofy Challenge…
