“We’re running for autism for everyone with autism, but especially for my son, Duke,” OAR runner Jen Fellmann said as she took on the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon alongside her friends, Sarah Dixon and Lyndsey Benharris. Their team, Duke’s Darlings, raised over $11,600 for the RUN FOR AUTISM program. After training together over the summer,…
The 2025 OAR Scholarship Program opens for applications on Monday, December 9, 2024, and remains open until Monday, April 21, 2025. Applicants may apply to only one of OAR’s scholarships, which include the Schwallie Family Scholarship, the Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship, and the Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color. Each program offers $3,000 scholarships…
OAR invites researchers to submit a letter of intent for the 2025 Applied Research Competition starting December 6. Letters of intent will be accepted through Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. All applicants should first review the 2025 request for application (RFA). Through this program, OAR aims to fund studies that will: Expand…
OAR is delighted to announce five new research grants through the 2024 Applied Research Competition. These new grants total $288,930, bringing OAR’s all-time total research funding to $5.3 million since 2002. OAR received 184 letters of intent and invited 65 applicants to submit full proposals. From the full proposal submissions, OAR’s reviewers selected 21 to…
OAR’s fall 2024 webinar series focused on employment topics, such as vocational training, mental health, soft skills, and inclusion in the workplace, and barriers to employment like housing and transportation. Additionally, OAR hosted a panel webinar to foster conversation about neuroinclusion in the workplace and best HR practices. If you weren’t able to make it…
After job hunting for several months and with the encouragement of his support network, Matt Ghaffari reached out to OAR’s Hire Autism program for assistance with his job search. Claudia Zacharias, a Hire Autism navigator, worked with Ghaffari over several months, providing guidance, resources, and feedback. Ghaffari incorporated her advice and feedback and made use…
OAR, in partnership with the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P), invites autistic individuals and the people close to them, such as parents, educators, and health care professionals, to submit an application for the annual Community Grant Competition. As in years past, OAR and AIR-P remain dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions…
In the ever-evolving world of nutrition and well-being, some brands stand out for their commitment to making a difference. RxSugar is one such brand, now partnering with the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) to enhance health, inclusivity, and the lives of all those in the autism community. Founded with a clear and powerful mission, RxSugar…
OAR is excited to welcome the newest Hire Autism navigators, Kurt Campanile, Kuljit Singh, Jacqueline Olsen, Jennifer Yamout, and Biljana Simakoska. They are all from the New Jersey office of Clyde & Co., a global law firm committed to pro bono and social impact volunteering opportunities. As navigators, these dedicated individuals will support autistic job…
