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O05 ur History & About Autism O07 ur Impact T10 ogether: Changing Lives4 3 2 1 Contents F03 LUTIE FOUNDATION Atlanta, Tackling Employment, Working with Mission Partners, and Autism Self Advocates click to jump to section
04 R To help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest. Mission FLUITE FOUNDATION To create a world where people with autism lead productive lives where they are included, respected, and actively engaged in their communities. OUR Vision
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ESTABLISHED AUTISM IMPACTS COST/YEAR CHILDREN $60,000 1 in 44 1998 O U R History FLUTIE FOUNDATION Click to play video
The Flutie Foundation was established in 1998 by former NFL quarterback Doug Flutie and his wife, Laurie, whose personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum inspired their passion to help other families. Autism is a neurological disorder that impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Autism prevalence figures are growing and today it affects 1 in 44 children. It is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. and can cost a family $60,000 a year on average.
WHAT IS AUTISM About Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. There is often nothing about how they look that sets them apart from other people. The abilities of people with ASD can vary significantly. For example, some people with ASD may have advanced conversation skills whereas others may be nonverbal. As children with ASD become adolescents and young adults, they may have difficulties developing and maintaining friendships, communicating with peers and adults, or understanding what behaviors are expected in school or on the job.
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Improving the quality of everyday life for people and families affected by autism through: Your Impact 08 FLUTIE FOUNDATION DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE & FAMILIES COLLABORATIVE GRANTS & COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS 1. 2.
All funds raised from our partnership with Jersey Mike's go back directly to the local community to help people and families affected by autism. Since 2021, our partnership has changed the lives of so many people affected by autism.
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CHANGING LIVES:
Flutie Fellow and autism self-advocate, Zachary Henderson, got a new job working for Georgia Tech Football as a video coordinator. It's Zachary's dream to work for the NFL. We've also forged partnerships with autism serving organizations, like Emory Autism Center and Spectrum Atlanta to address the critical needs facing the autism community in the greater Atlanta area.
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Jeremiah Josey is an aspiring pastry chef. Through his Flutie Fellowship, Jeremiah received key scholarships to the Culinary Institute of America, where he is the first openly diagnosed autistic student. His degree is vital to kickstarting his career in the culinary industry.
CHANGING LIVES: Tyler Lagasse was searching for a job for over two years with no success after graduating from college. After becoming a Flutie Fellow d networking with our partners, he landed s dream job at the PGA Tour Superstore.
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Adaptive Technology & Safety 12 FLUTIE FOUNDATION
Our partnership increases access to "type-totalk" communication technology, playground boards and smartboards. We also partner with local police to keep people with autism safe through trainings, safety tracking devices, awareness events and more.
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We are passionate about helping people with autism be included, respected and engaged in their communities. Our impact in collaboration with local, autism serving partners - spans the spectrum. Whether it's a camp that serves a diverse population, a workplace readiness training, or music lessons, we are always here to help TODAY.
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Our fantastic participating store partners for the 2021 Month of Giving welcomed us and the autism community with open arms. Our team went A Sub Above by activating in store throughout the month and saw the real difference a passionate partnership can make.
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