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Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is a an autism advocacy organization that aims to promote autism research, improve public awareness about autism and improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families.
Date added: 23/11/08 | http://www.autismspeaks.org/

PR: 7

The Commonwealth Fund
The Commonwealth Fund is a private foundation that aims to promote a high performing health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, particularly for society's most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children, and elderly adults.
Date added: 23/08/07 | http://www.commonwealthfund.org/

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