Walk Now for Autism

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Autism Puzzle Walk

Why are there two autism walks?

What is the difference?

Autism Speaks WALK NOW FOR AUTISM — October 20, 2012

This walk supports Nebraska families by…

· funding global research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism

· raising public awareness about autism

· supporting insurance legislation efforts in various states. In 2011 they began working with Autism Action Partnership on this initiative here in Nebraska.

· Providing community grants that are awarded to service providers throughout the United States.

100% of the walk proceeds are used by the Autism Speaks national organization in carrying out their global mission.  Click here for walk information.

Autism Society of Nebraska AUTISM PUZZLE WALK — April 27, 2013

This walk supports Nebraska families by…

· facilitating a support network across Nebraska. The Autism Society funds support groups across the state and has helped created family events such as pool parties, pumpkin patch outings, holiday gatherings, movie nights and family events at local attractions. Local groups have joined forces with other organizations to create Fire Safety Days, Day Camps, Husker Heroes, Sleeping with the Sharks as well as helping sponsoring the Lose the Training Wheels camp.

· keeping the Nebraska Autism Community networked through our web site, electronic Newsgram, Yahoo list serve and Facebook page.

· creating conferences and workshops to bring training to our local community in conjunction with other Nebraska advocacy and educational groups.

· providing family and individual scholarships for Nebraska citizens.

· NEW in 2012! Providing community grants to teachers and service providers who serve the local Nebraska autism community.

100% of the walk proceeds are used by the Nebraska chapter of the Autism Society in carrying out their local mission.