The Empower Summit & Challenge is more than just an event — it's a pivotal moment for the autism community.
This ground-breaking two-day event is dedicated to advancing knowledge, inspiring action and uniting the autism community in a fearless resolve toward meaningful change.
Day one, the Summit, offers a conference style format with engaging sessions led by leading experts and advocates, covering essential topics around health and wellness, advocacy and workplace inclusion. The day culminates with an evening reception that celebrates our "Champions of Change" and highlights the impactful work being done in the autism community.
Day two, the Challenge, gives participants the choice to run, ride or walk with your community to raise funds, drive awareness and demonstrate what inclusion and belonging looks like. Enjoy a fun-filled festival with entertainment, activities and resource fair — there's something for everyone!
Empower Summit & Challenge will debut in Chicago, Columbus, Dallas Forth Worth, Houston and Miami in Spring of 2025.
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. We do this through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families. We envision a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential.
Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We now know that there is not one autism but many sub-types, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges. Most forms are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental influences, and many are accompanied by medical issues such as intestinal issues, seizures and sleep disturbances. An estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is on the autism spectrum.
To learn more about autism, visit www.AutismSpeaks.org or contact our Autism Response Team at 888-288-4762 or en Espaņol 888-772-9050, or email familyservices@autismspeaks.org.
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