| Bernard Rimland PH.D, founded the Autism Society of | | | | that common goal. Your support will also provide |
| America (ASA) in 1965. Over the last 40 plus years | | | | access to The Autism Advocate, which is a quarterly |
| the society has developed from a handful of parents | | | | publication and a valuable information source. |
| trying to make a difference to a leading source of | | | | Literally thousands of people support this organization. |
| information, research and reference on autism. The | | | | The strength is in the numbers in that voices combined |
| Autism Society of America is registered as the largest | | | | together are louder and will help raise the voice of |
| and oldest grassroots organization in the autism | | | | autism. |
| community. The organizations boast 200 chapters | | | | You do not have to join or be a member to provide |
| nationwide and continue to grow each year. The | | | | support. Donations are accepted and will help the |
| organization is dedicated to increasing awareness and | | | | members of the organization support education, |
| providing support to the families and professionals who | | | | awareness, research and provide assistance to those |
| are involved in the day to day activities. | | | | who need it most. Donations can be made on line or |
| Joining the Autism Society of America is beneficial in | | | | via check. Tribute donations are also available and |
| many ways. Your support helps to aid in increasing | | | | may be made to honor or in memory of someone you |
| public awareness and helps to secure funding for | | | | love. Vehicle donations are also accepted. Workplace |
| government-sponsored research. Your support helps | | | | contributions are also welcome. The ASA is a |
| provide comfort to those in need and helps you | | | | participant in the Combined Federal Campaign, United |
| become a part of a network of individuals who share | | | | Way, and Independent Charities of America. |