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Autism Speaks to Host Inclusion Events to Support Local Autism Community

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To raise awareness for autism, Autism Speaks will host multiple disability-friendly events, including the 10 th anniversary Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks on November 16 in Irvine. Upcoming events include:

  • Electronic Recycling Fundraiser for Autism Speaks

September 21, 2013, 10am to 2:30pm

Parking lot behind Bourbon Street, 114 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton

Recycle Your City's "E-Waste for Autism" program accepts items including cell phones, VCRs and computers, and a portion of each item donated will benefit Autism Speaks.

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  • Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks Kick-Off

September 21, 2013, 11am to 1:30pm

Historic Fullerton Ballroom, 2 nd Floor, 114 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton

With a California surf theme, event speakers include:

  • Izzy Paskowitz , co-founder of Surfers Healing, father to a son with autism, and author of "Scratching the Horizon"
  • Brian Gutierrez , California State Councilmember for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, will present a special recognition to Paskowitz, Executive Director of Southern California Autism Speaks Matthew Asner, Senior Director of Field Development for Autism Speaks Southern California Pam Eisenberg, and OC Autism Walk Publicist Jess Block, for their service to the autism community. Recognition from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and a California Congressional Award will also be presented.
  • 10th Anniversary Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks

November 16, 2013, 9am

Orange County Great Park, El Toro Field, 6990 Marine Way, Irvine

An anticipated 8,500 autism supporters and families affected by autism will unite for the 10 th anniversary Orange County Autism Walk. http://walknowforautismspeaks.org/orangecounty

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS: The 10th annual Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks will be held November 16, 2013 at the Orange County Great Park, El Toro Field at 6990 Marine Way in Irvine, CA. Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning is the 10th anniversary presenting sponsor. The 2012 Orange County Autism Walk hosted 8,500 people and raised $255,000. www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/orangecounty

https://www.facebook.com/AutismSpeaks.OC

ABOUT AUTISM SPEAKS: Autism Speaks is the nation's largest autism advocacy organization, dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. www.autismspeaks.org

ABOUT AUTISM: According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, autism now affects about 1 in every 88 American children, including 1 in 54 boys. Autism is a complex condition that affects a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships, and is often accompanied by behavioral challenges.

For more information contact:

Jess Block, Autism Speaks Southern California Publicist, 909-706 8525, JessBlockPR@gmail.com ,

Pam Eisenberg, Senior Director of Field Development for Southern California Autism Speaks, 310-948-4426, pam.eisenberg@autismspeaks.org ,

Jennifer Jones, Manager of Field Development for Southern California Autism Speaks, 323-297-4757, Jennifer.jones@autismspeaks.org ,

Public Information, orangecounty@autismspeaks.org , 323-549-0500 x74765.

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