Agency Details:

Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, and to advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

History:
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Bob Wright is Senior Advisor at Lee Equity Partners and served as vice chairman, General Electric, and chief executive officer of NBC for more than twenty years.

Contact person: Lisa Groon, Volunteer Coordinator, (605) 695-6457, (email)

Address:

504 Cottonwood Drive Harrisburg, SD 57032 (See a map)

Miscellaneous Information

Does this agency accept court-ordered community service?
	No
Does this agency accept youth volunteers?
	Yes
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
	13
What is the standard minimum age requirement for youth volunteers?
	13
Does this agency accept corporate group volunteers?
	Yes
Do you have volunteer opportunities for families?
	Yes
Does your agency accept youth groups that are supervised by adults?
	Yes