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Autism Speaks of Puget Sound
Basic Information
Address: 159 Western Ave W #484, Seattle, WA 98119
Phone Number: 866-362-6227
Fax Number: 206-622-2970
Email: lyeager@autismspeaks.org
Action Shots
Additional Information
Executive Director: Lisa Yeager
President: Mark Barlet
Service Description: Raise funds for autism research & familyservices
Mission Statement:
At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of the disorder.
Membership Fee: None
Eligibility Requirements: None
Area Served: Puget Sound, Washington
Hours of Operation/Schedule: 9:00 - 5:00 Mon. to Fri.
Services Offered:
Advocacy, support, referral
Advocacy, support, referral
Events:
Walk Now for Autism in Seattle on Oct. 4 and in Tacoma on July 19, 2008. See website: www.walknowforautism.org/tacoma or www.walknowforautism.org/seattle or referral guide at www.autismspeaks.org
Conferences/Speakers: Walk Now for Autism in Seattle on Oct. 4 and in Tacoma on July 19, 2008. See website: www.walknowforautism.org/tacoma or www.walknowforautism.org/seattle
Support Groups: Phone support at 1-888-Autism-2 or e-mail familyservices@autismspeaks.org
History:
Aug. 25, 2005 - Autism Speaks founded by Bob & Suzanne Wright.
Aug. 1, 2005 - Merger with ACRE (Autism Coalition for Research & Education.)
Jan. 31, 2006 - Merger with NAAR (National Alliance for Autism Research)
Feb. 1, 2007 - Merger with CAN (Cure Autism Now)
Detailed Organization Information:
See website at www.autismspeaks.org for updates on research, a resource guide, a video glossary, 100 day kits for newly diagnosed families, for updates on advocacy, for lists of events and walks nationwide.
Slogan: Autism Speaks. It's time to listen.