Autism Speaks

Dear John,

This New Year’s Day, I am thinking about the word “potential.” The potential that comes with each new year. Potential for growth, potential for change, potential for opportunity.

Though the challenges so many in our community encountered in 2020 are far from behind us, I see so much potential in the year ahead. Your commitment and resilience proved to me - and to all of us at Autism Speaks - that this community is strong, and that this community does not back down from a challenge.

With that in mind and as we look to the year ahead, I hope you’ll join me in realizing the potential for:

Even more progress toward creating greater understanding, acceptance and kindness toward people with autism.
Research breakthroughs that can enhance lives and deliver more personalized care.
Continued advancements in ensuring every child receives early screening and access to the support they need to thrive.
An unwavering effort to empower capable adults with autism to find, secure and retain meaningful work.
Relentless focus on equipping our community with the tools and resources needed to lead fulfilling lives.

John, with you as a member of this diverse, broad and engaged community, I know that we can achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their potential.

Thank you, and happy New Year from all of us at Autism Speaks.

With hope,

Angela Geiger
President & CEO
Autism Speaks