Empower Summit by Autism Speaks

Join Autism Speaks at the Empower Summit & Challenge—a transformative event that zeroes in on one of the most urgent conversations in neurodiversity: supporting the transition to adulthood.

50+ experts | Expo | Recepttion

Opening Program:

• Raquel Regalado, Commissioner – District 7, Miami-Dade County
• Mary Partin, CEO, Dan Marino Foundation

Keynote Speakers:

• Andy Shih, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Autism Speaks
• Michael Alessandri, Ph.D., Executive Director, University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

Session 1 Employment

• The De Moya Foundation
• Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum
• ASPIKA
• Els for Autism
• Fifth Third Bank
• Rising Tide Car Wash

Session 2 Transition to Adulthood

• Aguila Law
• Dan Marino Foundation
• Jackson Health System
• NYLife Securities
• Truist Bank

Session 3 Post-secondary Options

• Florida International University - Embrace
• Miami Dade College
• Kendall Learning Academy
• Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College
• Miami Dade County Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Session 4 Travel, Tourism and Transportation

• American Airlines
• Miami International Airport
• Transportation Security Administration (YSA)
• Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Loews Miami Beach Hotel
• Royal Caribbean
• Tri-Rail
• Uber

Session 5 Housing Supports and Special Advocacy Session

• Casa Familia
• Raymond James
• Bank of America

Session 6 Safety in the Community

• Miami Beach Police Department
• Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office
• Department of Emergency Management, Miami-Dade
• Autism Society of America
• Temple Beth Am

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